Vertiv
Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120
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Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 vs Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA is cheaper at $112.22. Every spec and price links to its source.
Amazon Basics
Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA
$112.22
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| Spec | Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 | Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA |
|---|---|---|
| US price | — | $112.22 |
| Brand | Vertiv | Amazon Basics |
| Released | — | — |
| Topology | line-interactive | standby |
| Capacity va | 1500 | 800 |
| Output watts | 900 | 450 |
| Waveform | — | — |
| Battery backup outlets | 5 | 6 |
| Battery type | sealed-lead-acid | sealed-lead-acid |
| Runtime half load min | 11 | 12 |
| Recharge time hrs | — | — |
| Surge protection joules | 316 | — |
| Has LCD display | Yes | — |
| Form factor | tower | compact |
| Weight (kg) | — | — |
Sources — Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120: vertiv.com (verified 2026-07-11). Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA: amazon.com (verified 2026-07-11).
What's the difference between the Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 and Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- Topology: Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 line-interactive vs Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA standby
- Capacity va: Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 1500 vs Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA 800
- Output watts: Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 900 vs Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA 450
- Battery backup outlets: Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 5 vs Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA 6
- Runtime half load min: Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 11 vs Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA 12
- Form factor: Vertiv Liebert PSA5-1500MT120 tower vs Amazon Basics Standby UPS 800VA compact