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QNAP TBS-H574TX vs QNAP TS-I410X
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-I410Xdraws 25.6 W, 20.4 W less than the TBS-H574TX
- Leads on more specsQNAP TBS-H574TX6 of 8 differing specs (drive bays 5, boost clock 4.4 GHz)
- Best forTBS-H574TX for small offices sharing filesTS-I410X for anyone running it 24/7 on little power
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 8 specs that differ, the QNAP TBS-H574TX leads on 6 (drive bays, boost clock, base RAM, and 3 more) and the QNAP TS-I410X on 2 (USB ports and operating power). On our small-office file server index, the TBS-H574TX scores 71/100 against 60/100.
Using the 11 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TBS-H574TX and QNAP TS-I410X compare. Drive bays: the TBS-H574TX at 5 bays versus 4 bays for the TS-I410X, 1 bay more (1.2x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TBS-H574TX ranks in the bottom 35% and the TS-I410X in the bottom 35%. The TBS-H574TX leads on boost clock, 4.4 GHz to 3 GHz, 1.5x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TBS-H574TX ranks in the top 9% and the TS-I410X in the top 38%. On base RAM, the TBS-H574TX posts 16 GB and the TS-I410X 8 GB, a gap of 8 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TBS-H574TX ranks in the top 14% and the TS-I410X in the top 23%. Max RAM: the TBS-H574TX at 16 GB versus 8 GB for the TS-I410X, 8 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TBS-H574TX ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-I410X in the bottom 25%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTBS-H574TX leads
- TBS-H574TX 16 GB vs the TS-I410X at 8 GB
- the TBS-H574TX has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TBS-H574TX in the top 14%, TS-I410X in the top 23%
16 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMTBS-H574TX leads
- TBS-H574TX 16 GB vs the TS-I410X at 8 GB
- the TBS-H574TX has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TBS-H574TX in the bottom 48%, TS-I410X in the bottom 25%
Upgradable to 16 GB later
Operating powerTS-I410X leads
- TS-I410X 25.6 W vs the TBS-H574TX at 46 W
- the TS-I410X: 20.4 W less power
- among 208 QNAP models: TS-I410X in the top 13%, TBS-H574TX in the top 35%
about 178.8 kWh less per year if left on 24/7
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TBS-H574TX | TS-I410X |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 16 GBWINtop 14% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBWINbottom 48% | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| Operating power | 46 Wtop 35% | 25.6 WWINtop 13% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHzWINtop 9% | 3 GHztop 38% |
| Weight | 2.24 kgWINtop 15% | 3.1 kgtop 22% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 4WINtop 35% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TBS-H574TX | TS-I410X |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 5WINbottom 35% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | – | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHzWINtop 9% | 3 GHztop 38% |
| Base RAM | 16 GBWINtop 14% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBWINbottom 48% | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 2bottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 5top 1% | – |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 4WINtop 35% |
| Weight | 2.24 kgWINtop 15% | 3.1 kgtop 22% |
| Volume | 2.57 LWINtop 2% | 2.72 Ltop 5% |
| Operating power | 46 Wtop 35% | 25.6 WWINtop 13% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TBS-H574TX | TS-I410X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | No data | 58.9 |
| Lightness percentile | 85.8WIN | 78.7 |
| Compactness percentile | 98.1WIN | 95.4 |
| Home media server fit | 100 | 100 |
| Small office fit | 71WIN | 60 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | No data | 57 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 58 | 74WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TBS-H574TX (16 GB vs 8 GB)
- Operating power matters most → the TS-I410X (25.6 W vs 46 W)
More TBS-H574TX leads (performance and memory)
- Boost clock: 4.4 GHz vs 3 GHz
More TBS-H574TX leads (storage and connections)
- Drive bays: 5 bays vs 4 bays
More TBS-H574TX leads (size, power and warranty)
- Weight: 2.24 kg vs 3.1 kg
- Volume: 2.57 L vs 2.72 L
More TS-I410X leads
- USB ports: 4 ports vs 3 ports
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-I410X 20 Gbps vs 12.5 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-I410X 6.4 W vs 9.2 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TBS-H574TX 0.45 kg vs 0.78 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 0 GB on both
Same on both
- max LAN speed 10 Gbps, LAN ports 2, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TBS-H574TX 71 vs 60
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-I410X 74 vs 58
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TBS-H574TX or the QNAP TS-I410X?
- The TBS-H574TX, with 16 GB against 8 GB for the TS-I410X.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TBS-H574TX or the QNAP TS-I410X?
- The TBS-H574TX, with 5 bays against 4 bays for the TS-I410X.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TBS-H574TX or the QNAP TS-I410X?
- The TS-I410X, with 25.6 W against 46 W for the TBS-H574TX.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TBS-H574TX or the QNAP TS-I410X?
- The TBS-H574TX, with 2.24 kg against 3.1 kg for the TS-I410X.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TBS-H574TX and the QNAP TS-I410X?
- A small-office file server: the TBS-H574TX. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-I410X. (based on our own use-case index)