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Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT is cheaper at —. Every spec and price links to its source.

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Spec Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120
US price
BrandTripp Lite (Eaton)Vertiv
Released
Topology line-interactive line-interactive
Capacity va 1500 1500
Output watts 900 900
Waveform pure-sine
Battery backup outlets 5 5
Battery type sealed-lead-acid sealed-lead-acid
Runtime half load min 10 11
Recharge time hrs 8
Surge protection joules 650 316
Has LCD display Yes Yes
Form factor tower tower
Weight (kg) 12.3

Sources — Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT: assets.tripplite.com (verified 2026-07-11). Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120: vertiv.com (verified 2026-07-11).

What's the difference between the Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT and Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120?

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

  • Runtime half load min: Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT 10 vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 11
  • Surge protection joules: Tripp Lite SMART1500LCDT 650 vs Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 316

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