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QNAP TS-1253DU-RP vs QNAP TS-864EU
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-864EUdraws 51 W, 20.2 W less than the TS-1253DU-RP
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-864EU6 of 7 differing specs (boost clock 2.9 GHz, base RAM 8 GB)
- Best forTS-864EU 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-1253DU-RP leads on 1 (drive bays) and the QNAP TS-864EU on 6 (boost clock, base RAM, max RAM, and 3 more). On our home media server index, the TS-864EU scores 55/100 against 26/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-1253DU-RP and QNAP TS-864EU compare. Drive bays: the TS-1253DU-RP at 12 bays versus 8 bays for the TS-864EU, 4 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1253DU-RP ranks in the top 15% and the TS-864EU in the top 35%. The TS-864EU leads on boost clock, 2.9 GHz to 2.7 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-864EU ranks in the top 39% and the TS-1253DU-RP in the top 49%. On base RAM, the TS-864EU posts 8 GB and the TS-1253DU-RP 4 GB, a gap of 4 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-864EU ranks in the top 23% and the TS-1253DU-RP in the bottom 47%. Max RAM: the TS-864EU at 16 GB versus 8 GB for the TS-1253DU-RP, 8 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-864EU ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-1253DU-RP in the bottom 25%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-864EU leads
- TS-864EU 8 GB vs the TS-1253DU-RP at 4 GB
- the TS-864EU has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-864EU in the top 23%, TS-1253DU-RP in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMTS-864EU leads
- TS-864EU 16 GB vs the TS-1253DU-RP at 8 GB
- the TS-864EU has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-864EU in the bottom 48%, TS-1253DU-RP in the bottom 25%
Upgradable to 16 GB later
VolumeTS-864EU leads
- TS-864EU 11.4 L vs the TS-1253DU-RP at 18.1 L
- the TS-864EU: 6.7 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TS-864EU in the top 46%, TS-1253DU-RP in the bottom 39%
6.74 L smaller on the shelf
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-1253DU-RP | TS-864EU |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 16 GBWINbottom 48% |
| Volume | 18.1 Lbottom 39% | 11.4 LWINtop 46% |
| Drive bays | 12WINtop 15% | 8top 35% |
| Operating power | 71.2 Wbottom 42% | 51 WWINtop 38% |
| Weight | 9.43 kgbottom 39% | 7.78 kgWINtop 48% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-1253DU-RP | TS-864EU |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 12WINtop 15% | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.7 GHztop 49% | 2.9 GHzWINtop 39% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 16 GBWINbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 2bottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 0bottom 46% | 0bottom 46% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 9.43 kgbottom 39% | 7.78 kgWINtop 48% |
| Volume | 18.1 Lbottom 39% | 11.4 LWINtop 46% |
| Operating power | 71.2 Wbottom 42% | 51 WWINtop 38% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-1253DU-RP | TS-864EU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 24 | 30.5WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 38.2 | 52.1WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 37.7 | 53WIN |
| Home media server fit | 26 | 55WIN |
| Small office fit | 88 | 92WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 25 | 26WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Drive bays matters most → the TS-1253DU-RP (12 bays vs 8 bays)
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-864EU (8 GB vs 4 GB)
More TS-1253DU-RP leads
- Drive bays: 12 bays vs 8 bays
More TS-864EU leads
- Operating power: 51 W vs 71.2 W
- Weight: 7.78 kg vs 9.43 kg
- 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-1253DU-RP 5.93 W vs 6.38 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-1253DU-RP 0.79 kg vs 0.97 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-864EU 8 GB vs 4 GB
Same on both
- 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-864EU 55 vs 26
- Small-office file server: TS-864EU 92 vs 88
- 10GbE video editing: TS-864EU 26 vs 25
Variant TS-864EU-RP
- matches the TS-864EU on drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 9 more but differs on weight (9.21 kg vs 7.78 kg) and operating power (55.8 W vs 51 W).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TS-864EU-RP.
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-864EU?
- The TS-864EU, with 16 GB against 8 GB for the TS-1253DU-RP.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-1253DU-RP or the QNAP TS-864EU?
- The TS-1253DU-RP, with 12 bays against 8 bays for the TS-864EU.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-1253DU-RP or the QNAP TS-864EU?
- The TS-864EU, with 51 W against 71.2 W for the TS-1253DU-RP.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-1253DU-RP or the QNAP TS-864EU?
- The TS-864EU, with 7.78 kg against 9.43 kg for the TS-1253DU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-1253DU-RP and the QNAP TS-864EU?
- A home media server: the TS-864EU. A small-office file server: the TS-864EU. (based on our own use-case index)