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QNAP TS-1277 vs QNAP TS-1655
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-1277draws 80.9 W, 23.8 W less than the TS-1655
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-12776 of 11 differing specs (boost clock 3.2 GHz, LAN ports 4)
- Best forTS-1655 for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 11 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-1277 leads on 6 (boost clock, LAN ports, USB ports, and 3 more) and the QNAP TS-1655 on 5 (drive bays, CPU cores, max RAM, and 2 more). On our small-office file server index, the TS-1655 scores 100/100 against 80/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-1277 and QNAP TS-1655 compare. Drive bays: the TS-1655 at 16 bays versus 12 bays for the TS-1277, 4 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1655 ranks in the top 7% and the TS-1277 in the top 15%. The TS-1655 leads on CPU cores, 8 cores to 6 cores, 1.3x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-1655 ranks in the top 3% and the TS-1277 in the top 13%. On boost clock, the TS-1277 posts 3.2 GHz and the TS-1655 2.8 GHz, a gap of 0.4 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-1277 ranks in the top 32% and the TS-1655 in the top 47%. Max RAM: the TS-1655 at 128 GB versus 64 GB for the TS-1277, 64 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1655 ranks in the top 6% and the TS-1277 in the top 19%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTS-1655 leads
- TS-1655 2.5 Gbps vs the TS-1277 at 1 Gbps
- the TS-1655 is 2.5x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1655 in the bottom 48%, TS-1277 in the bottom 22%
100 GB copy: about 5 min vs about 13 min (theoretical)
Max RAMTS-1655 leads
- TS-1655 128 GB vs the TS-1277 at 64 GB
- the TS-1655 has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1655 in the top 6%, TS-1277 in the top 19%
Upgradable to 128 GB later
LAN portsTS-1277 leads
- TS-1277 4 ports vs the TS-1655 at 2 ports
- the TS-1277 has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1277 in the top 18%, TS-1655 in the bottom 38%
4 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-1277 | TS-1655 |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 128 GBWINtop 6% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| USB ports | 8WINtop 1% | 4top 35% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Drive bays | 12top 15% | 16WINtop 7% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-1277 | TS-1655 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 12top 15% | 16WINtop 7% |
| CPU cores | 6top 13% | 8WINtop 3% |
| Boost clock | 3.2 GHzWINtop 32% | 2.8 GHztop 47% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 128 GBWINtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 3top 10% | 3top 10% |
| USB ports | 8WINtop 1% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 11.3 kgWINbottom 26% | 14.2 kgbottom 13% |
| Volume | 27.8 LWINbottom 14% | 34.8 Lbottom 9% |
| Operating power | 80.9 WWINbottom 33% | 104.7 Wbottom 24% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-1277 | TS-1655 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 71.9 | 82.8WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 25.1WIN | 11.8 |
| Compactness percentile | 12.3WIN | 8.3 |
| Home media server fit | 5 | No data |
| Small office fit | 80 | 100WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 50 | 53WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- LAN ports matters most → the TS-1277 (4 ports vs 2 ports)
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TS-1655 (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps)
More TS-1277 leads (performance and memory)
- Boost clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
More TS-1277 leads (storage and connections)
- USB ports: 8 ports vs 4 ports
More TS-1277 leads (size, power and warranty)
- Operating power: 80.9 W vs 104.7 W
- Weight: 11.3 kg vs 14.2 kg
- Volume: 27.8 L vs 34.8 L
More TS-1655 leads
- Warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
- Drive bays: 16 bays vs 12 bays
- CPU cores: 8 cores vs 6 cores
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 5 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-1655 5 Gbps vs 4 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-1655 6.54 W vs 6.74 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-1655 0.89 kg vs 0.94 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-1655 120 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- base RAM 8 GB, M.2 slots 2, PCIe slots 3
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-1655 100 vs 80
- 10GbE video editing: TS-1655 53 vs 50
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-1277 or the QNAP TS-1655?
- The TS-1655, with 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps for the TS-1277.
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-1277 or the QNAP TS-1655?
- The TS-1655, with 128 GB against 64 GB for the TS-1277.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-1277 or the QNAP TS-1655?
- The TS-1655, with 16 bays against 12 bays for the TS-1277.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-1277 or the QNAP TS-1655?
- The TS-1277, with 80.9 W against 104.7 W for the TS-1655.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-1277 and the QNAP TS-1655?
- A small-office file server: the TS-1655. 10GbE video editing: the TS-1655. (based on our own use-case index)