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QNAP TS-1253BU vs QNAP TS-853DU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-853DU-RPdraws 55.6 W, 11 W less than the TS-1253BU
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-853DU-RP5 of 7 differing specs (boost clock 2.7 GHz, max LAN speed 2.5 Gbps)
- Best forTS-853DU-RP for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-1253BU leads on 2 (drive bays and LAN ports) and the QNAP TS-853DU-RP on 5 (boost clock, max LAN speed, weight, and 2 more). On our home media server index, the TS-853DU-RP scores 51/100 against 6/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-1253BU and QNAP TS-853DU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TS-1253BU at 12 bays versus 8 bays for the TS-853DU-RP, 4 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1253BU ranks in the top 15% and the TS-853DU-RP in the top 35%. The TS-853DU-RP leads on boost clock, 2.7 GHz to 2.3 GHz, 1.2x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-853DU-RP ranks in the top 49% and the TS-1253BU in the bottom 44%. On max LAN speed, the TS-853DU-RP posts 2.5 Gbps and the TS-1253BU 1 Gbps, a gap of 1.5 Gbps. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-853DU-RP ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-1253BU in the bottom 22%. LAN ports: the TS-1253BU at 4 ports versus 2 ports for the TS-853DU-RP, 2 ports more (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1253BU ranks in the top 18% and the TS-853DU-RP in the bottom 38%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTS-853DU-RP leads
- TS-853DU-RP 2.5 Gbps vs the TS-1253BU at 1 Gbps
- the TS-853DU-RP is 2.5x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-853DU-RP in the bottom 48%, TS-1253BU in the bottom 22%
100 GB copy: about 5 min vs about 13 min (theoretical)
LAN portsTS-1253BU leads
- TS-1253BU 4 ports vs the TS-853DU-RP at 2 ports
- the TS-1253BU has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1253BU in the top 18%, TS-853DU-RP in the bottom 38%
4 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Drive baysTS-1253BU leads
- TS-1253BU 12 bays vs the TS-853DU-RP at 8 bays
- the TS-1253BU has 1.5x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1253BU in the top 15%, TS-853DU-RP in the top 35%
With 8 TB drives: 96 TB vs 64 TB raw
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-1253BU | TS-853DU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| Drive bays | 12WINtop 15% | 8top 35% |
| Volume | 22.9 Lbottom 28% | 18.1 LWINbottom 39% |
| Operating power | 66.6 Wbottom 46% | 55.6 WWINtop 44% |
| Boost clock | 2.3 GHzbottom 44% | 2.7 GHzWINtop 49% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-1253BU | TS-853DU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 12WINtop 15% | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.3 GHzbottom 44% | 2.7 GHzWINtop 49% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 0bottom 46% | 0bottom 46% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 10.4 kgbottom 34% | 8.89 kgWINbottom 45% |
| Volume | 22.9 Lbottom 28% | 18.1 LWINbottom 39% |
| Operating power | 66.6 Wbottom 46% | 55.6 WWINtop 44% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-1253BU | TS-853DU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 17.2 | 24WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 32.7 | 44.1WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 23.4 | 37.7WIN |
| Home media server fit | 6 | 51WIN |
| Small office fit | 68 | 88WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 23 | 25WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- LAN ports matters most → the TS-1253BU (4 ports vs 2 ports)
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TS-853DU-RP (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps)
More TS-853DU-RP leads (performance and memory)
- Boost clock: 2.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
More TS-853DU-RP leads (size, power and warranty)
- Volume: 18.1 L vs 22.9 L
- Operating power: 55.6 W vs 66.6 W
- Weight: 8.89 kg vs 10.4 kg
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 1 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-853DU-RP 5 Gbps vs 4 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-1253BU 5.55 W vs 6.95 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-1253BU 0.87 kg vs 1.11 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 4 GB on both
Same on both
- CPU cores 4, base RAM 4 GB, max RAM 8 GB, M.2 slots 0
- PCIe slots 1, USB ports 4, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-853DU-RP 51 vs 6
- Small-office file server: TS-853DU-RP 88 vs 68
- 10GbE video editing: TS-853DU-RP 25 vs 23
Variant TS-1253BU-RP
- matches the TS-1253BU on drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 9 more but differs on weight (11.6 kg vs 10.4 kg) and operating power (75.9 W vs 66.6 W).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TS-1253BU-RP.
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which has the faster built-in LAN, the QNAP TS-1253BU or the QNAP TS-853DU-RP?
- The TS-853DU-RP, with 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps for the TS-1253BU.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-1253BU or the QNAP TS-853DU-RP?
- The TS-1253BU, with 12 bays against 8 bays for the TS-853DU-RP.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-1253BU or the QNAP TS-853DU-RP?
- The TS-853DU-RP, with 55.6 W against 66.6 W for the TS-1253BU.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-1253BU or the QNAP TS-853DU-RP?
- The TS-853DU-RP, with 8.89 kg against 10.4 kg for the TS-1253BU.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-1253BU and the QNAP TS-853DU-RP?
- A home media server: the TS-853DU-RP. A small-office file server: the TS-853DU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)