APCTechnical Specification MatrixAnalysis Date: 20 September 2026Evaluated at £2900.99
APC Smart-UPS X SMX3000HVNC - 3000VA, 8x C13 + 2x C19 outlet, USB, expandable runtime, short depth, NMC
APC Smart-UPS X SMX3000HVNC - 3000VA, 8x C13 + 2x C19 outlet, USB, expandable runtime, short depth, NMC, Line-Interactive, 3 kVA, 2700 W, Sine, 140 V, 280 V
6.1/ 10
Andote Tech Score
Evaluated at £2900.99
Price-Tier Avg: 5.9/10
Rated on 20 September 2026
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Relative Benchmark Scoring (1–10)
vs Price Tier CompetitorsPower Capacity (VA)3GB
Hardware Spec Score
5.3/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.1/10(Average)
Output Power (W)2700W
Hardware Spec Score
10.0/10(Exceptional)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
9.6/10(Exceptional)
Weight38600g
Hardware Spec Score
4.0/10(Below Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
3.8/10(Below Average)
Cable Length2.44
Hardware Spec Score
6.8/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
6.6/10(Above Average)
Width178
Hardware Spec Score
5.2/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.0/10(Average)
Depth483
Hardware Spec Score
6.0/10(Above Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.8/10(Average)
Height432
Hardware Spec Score
5.2/10(Average)
Price-to-Value Efficiency
5.0/10(Average)
How We Calculate This Score
Our objective rating combines Hardware Spec Quality (measuring real-world component power benchmarked across the entire category on a 1–10 scale) with a Price-to-Value Index (evaluating technical capability relative to selling price). User reviews and merchant sponsorships do not influence this score.
Score Deciding Factors8 Key drivers
•High-End Price Bracket£2900
High-end product priced in the upper bracketPremium Tier
!Modest Power Capacity (VA)3GB
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.3/10
✓High-End Output Power (W)2700W
Top-tier capability in this category10.0/10
✕Heavy / Bulky Weight38.60kg
Significantly below category average benchmark4.0/10
•Standard Cable Length2.44
Solid standard benchmark for category6.8/10
!Modest Width178.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.2/10
!Modest Depth483.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score6.0/10
!Modest Height432.0
Entry-level benchmark rating limits overall score5.2/10
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