BR1500MS vs. BR1500MS2 difference?

[alokeprasad_apc]

What's the difference between the older BR1500MS and the new BR1500MS2?

Thx.

[BillP]

Hi Aloke,

It seems very little has changed, I don't have the exact details but it's probably just a new SKU to account for a design change that does not impact the specifications.

-Gavan

[alokeprasad_apc]

Thx for the reply. 

Does anyone from APC read this forum?  They may be able to elaborate. 

For now, Both are available, with the MS2 costing $25 more than MS.

Aloke

[BillP]

Hi,

On 12/8/2020 7:44 AM, Aloke said:

Does anyone from APC read this forum?

Yes, and Gavan is a Schneider Electric employee.

To answer your initial question, the difference between the BR1500MS and BR1500MS2 is internal components and firmware. The features, i.e., output, and outlets remain the same.

[alokeprasad_apc]

I'll spring for the extra cost and get the MS2, assuming that newer is better.

[Anonymous user]

At least one retailer (B&H) lists lower capacity batteries and less run time for the newer MS2 model... Is APC sneaking in lower capacity / cheaper quality batteries or does B&H have the specs listed incorrectly?

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/compare/APC_BR1500MS2_Back-UPS_Pro_Uninterruptible_Power_Supply_vs_AP...

[alokeprasad_apc]

The flip side of "newer is better" is the trend to cut costs by cutting corners.

I'm afraid we'll never find out from APC.

Thx all for replying.  I already bought the MS2 so the point is moot for me.

[BillP]

Both units have a battery capacity of 257 Volt-Amp-Hours.

-Gavan

[BillP]

When compared to the BN1500M2 and BX1500M, the BR1500MS comes with a wider input voltage range for main operations, more battery charge power, more battery volt-amp-hour capacity, longer run time for load in addition to better coverage when it comes to lifetime equipment protection policy.

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[BillP · Accepted solution]

The important question that has NOT been answered is have you guys fixed the issue of well them blowing up/catching fire? Kind of an important buying determination. Specifically in regards to the newest model: BGM1500B

Thanks