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APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500MS2 vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500MS2 is cheaper at $339.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500MS2 Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120
US price $339.99
BrandAPC (Schneider Electric)Vertiv
Released
Topology line-interactive line-interactive
Capacity va 1500 1500
Output watts 900 900
Waveform pure-sine
Battery backup outlets 6 5
Battery type sealed-lead-acid sealed-lead-acid
Runtime half load min 11
Recharge time hrs
Surge protection joules 1080 316
Has LCD display Yes Yes
Form factor tower tower
Weight (kg) 12.5

Sources — APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500MS2: se.com (verified 2026-07-11). Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120: vertiv.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500MS2 and Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Battery backup outlets: APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500MS2 6 vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 5
  • Surge protection joules: APC Back-UPS Pro BR1500MS2 1080 vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 316

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