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QNAP TS-1253DU-RP vs QNAP TS-1264U-RP

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The quick verdict

TS-1253DU-RP1 ahead
TS-1264U-RP4 ahead
  • Leads on more specsQNAP TS-1264U-RP4 of 6 differing specs (boost clock 2.9 GHz, base RAM 8 GB)
  • Best forTS-1264U-RP for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler

Chart placing the QNAP TS-1253DU-RP and the QNAP TS-1264U-RP on a 0 to 100 ruler for each spec within the category
Longer bars mean a better value within the category (top %). The numbers are the actual specs.

In short

Bottom line. Of the 6 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-1253DU-RP leads on 1 (weight) and the QNAP TS-1264U-RP on 4 (boost clock, base RAM, max RAM, and 1 more); 1 is within 2%. On our home media server index, the TS-1253DU-RP scores 26/100 against 10/100.

Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-1253DU-RP and QNAP TS-1264U-RP compare. Boost clock: the TS-1264U-RP at 2.9 GHz versus 2.7 GHz for the TS-1253DU-RP, 0.2 GHz higher. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-1264U-RP ranks in the top 39% and the TS-1253DU-RP in the top 49%. The TS-1264U-RP leads on base RAM, 8 GB to 4 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1264U-RP ranks in the top 23% and the TS-1253DU-RP in the bottom 47%. On max RAM, the TS-1264U-RP posts 16 GB and the TS-1253DU-RP 8 GB, a gap of 8 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1264U-RP ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-1253DU-RP in the bottom 25%. Weight: the TS-1253DU-RP at 9.43 kg versus 10.6 kg for the TS-1264U-RP, 1.17 kg lower. Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-1253DU-RP ranks in the bottom 39% and the TS-1264U-RP in the bottom 33%.

Key differences 3

Base RAMTS-1264U-RP leads

  • TS-1264U-RP 8 GB vs the TS-1253DU-RP at 4 GB
  • the TS-1264U-RP has 2.0x the base RAM
  • among 219 QNAP models: TS-1264U-RP in the top 23%, TS-1253DU-RP in the bottom 47%

8 GB out of the box for several apps

Max RAMTS-1264U-RP leads

  • TS-1264U-RP 16 GB vs the TS-1253DU-RP at 8 GB
  • the TS-1264U-RP has 2.0x the max RAM
  • among 219 QNAP models: TS-1264U-RP in the bottom 48%, TS-1253DU-RP in the bottom 25%

Upgradable to 16 GB later

VolumeTS-1264U-RP leads

  • TS-1264U-RP 14.2 L vs the TS-1253DU-RP at 18.1 L
  • the TS-1264U-RP: 3.9 L smaller
  • among 217 QNAP models: TS-1264U-RP in the bottom 47%, TS-1253DU-RP in the bottom 39%

3.94 L smaller on the shelf

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecTS-1253DU-RPTS-1264U-RP
Base RAM4 GBbottom 47%8 GBWINtop 23%
Max RAM8 GBbottom 25%16 GBWINbottom 48%
Volume18.1 Lbottom 39%14.2 LWINbottom 47%
Weight9.43 kgWINbottom 39%10.6 kgbottom 33%
Boost clock2.7 GHztop 49%2.9 GHzWINtop 39%
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Full specifications
SpecTS-1253DU-RPTS-1264U-RP
Drive bays12top 15%12top 15%
CPU cores4top 22%4top 22%
Boost clock2.7 GHztop 49%2.9 GHzWINtop 39%
Base RAM4 GBbottom 47%8 GBWINtop 23%
Max RAM8 GBbottom 25%16 GBWINbottom 48%
Max LAN speed2.5 Gbpsbottom 48%2.5 Gbpsbottom 48%
LAN ports2bottom 38%2bottom 38%
M.2 slots0bottom 46%0bottom 46%
PCIe slots1top 49%1top 49%
USB ports4top 35%4top 35%
Weight9.43 kgWINbottom 39%10.6 kgbottom 33%
Volume18.1 Lbottom 39%14.2 LWINbottom 47%
Operating power71.2 Wbottom 42%70.9 Wbottom 43%
Warranty3 yrtop 7%3 yrtop 7%
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)TS-1253DU-RPTS-1264U-RP
Performance percentile2430.5WIN
Lightness percentile38.2WIN32.2
Compactness percentile37.746.1WIN
Home media server fit26WIN10
Small office fit8892WIN
10GbE video editing fit2526WIN
Low-power compact 24/7 fit00

The details

How to choose

  • Weight matters most → the TS-1253DU-RP (9.43 kg vs 10.6 kg)
  • Base RAM matters most → the TS-1264U-RP (8 GB vs 4 GB)

More TS-1253DU-RP leads

  • Weight: 9.43 kg vs 10.6 kg

More TS-1264U-RP leads

  • Boost clock: 2.9 GHz vs 2.7 GHz

Combined metrics

  • Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 1 on both
  • Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 5 Gbps on both
  • Operating power per bay: TS-1264U-RP 5.91 W vs 5.93 W

Combined metrics

  • Weight per bay: TS-1253DU-RP 0.79 kg vs 0.89 kg
  • Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-1264U-RP 8 GB vs 4 GB

Within 2%

  • Operating power: TS-1253DU-RP 71.2 W, TS-1264U-RP 70.9 W

Same on both

  • drive bays 12, CPU cores 4, max LAN speed 2.5 Gbps, LAN ports 2
  • M.2 slots 0, PCIe slots 1, USB ports 4, warranty 3 years

Use-case scores

  • Home media server: TS-1253DU-RP 26 vs 10
  • Small-office file server: TS-1264U-RP 92 vs 88
  • 10GbE video editing: TS-1264U-RP 26 vs 25

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 TS-1253DU-RP or the QNAP TS-1264U-RP?
The TS-1264U-RP, with 16 GB against 8 GB for the TS-1253DU-RP.
Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-1253DU-RP or the QNAP TS-1264U-RP?
The TS-1253DU-RP, with 9.43 kg against 10.6 kg for the TS-1264U-RP.
Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-1253DU-RP and the QNAP TS-1264U-RP?
A small-office file server: the TS-1264U-RP. (based on our own use-case index)