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QNAP TS-1277 vs QNAP TS-873
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-873draws 70.3 W, 10.6 W less than the TS-1277
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-12776 of 9 differing specs (drive bays 12, CPU cores 6)
- Best forTS-1277 for creators moving large video files fastTS-873 for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 9 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-1277 leads on 6 (drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 3 more) and the QNAP TS-873 on 3 (weight, volume, and operating power). On our home media server index, the TS-873 scores 76/100 against 5/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-1277 and QNAP TS-873 compare. Drive bays: the TS-1277 at 12 bays versus 8 bays for the TS-873, 4 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1277 ranks in the top 15% and the TS-873 in the top 35%. The TS-1277 leads on CPU cores, 6 cores to 4 cores, 1.5x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-1277 ranks in the top 13% and the TS-873 in the top 22%. On boost clock, the TS-1277 posts 3.2 GHz and the TS-873 2.1 GHz, a gap of 1.1 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-1277 ranks in the top 32% and the TS-873 in the bottom 31%. Base RAM: the TS-1277 at 8 GB versus 4 GB for the TS-873, 4 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1277 ranks in the top 23% and the TS-873 in the bottom 47%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-1277 leads
- TS-1277 8 GB vs the TS-873 at 4 GB
- the TS-1277 has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1277 in the top 23%, TS-873 in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
USB portsTS-1277 leads
- TS-1277 8 ports vs the TS-873 at 4 ports
- the TS-1277 has 2.0x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1277 in the top 1%, TS-873 in the top 35%
4 more USB for drives or a UPS
WeightTS-873 leads
- TS-873 6.56 kg vs the TS-1277 at 11.3 kg
- the TS-873: 4.74 kg lighter
- among 212 QNAP models: TS-873 in the top 38%, TS-1277 in the bottom 26%
4.71 kg lighter (about 3 1.5 L bottles)
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-1277 | TS-873 |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| USB ports | 8WINtop 1% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 11.3 kgbottom 26% | 6.56 kgWINtop 38% |
| Volume | 27.8 Lbottom 14% | 17.3 LWINbottom 41% |
| Boost clock | 3.2 GHzWINtop 32% | 2.1 GHzbottom 31% |
| Drive bays | 12WINtop 15% | 8top 35% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-1277 | TS-873 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 12WINtop 15% | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 6WINtop 13% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 3.2 GHzWINtop 32% | 2.1 GHzbottom 31% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 3WINtop 10% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 8WINtop 1% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 11.3 kgbottom 26% | 6.56 kgWINtop 38% |
| Volume | 27.8 Lbottom 14% | 17.3 LWINbottom 41% |
| Operating power | 80.9 Wbottom 33% | 70.3 WWINbottom 44% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-1277 | TS-873 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 71.9WIN | 37 |
| Lightness percentile | 25.1 | 61.8WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 12.3 | 39.4WIN |
| Home media server fit | 5 | 76WIN |
| Small office fit | 80 | 80 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 50WIN | 43 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 9WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-1277 (8 GB vs 4 GB)
- Weight matters most → the TS-873 (6.56 kg vs 11.3 kg)
More TS-1277 leads (performance and memory)
- Boost clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- CPU cores: 6 cores vs 4 cores
More TS-1277 leads (storage and connections)
- Drive bays: 12 bays vs 8 bays
- PCIe slots: 3 slots vs 2 slots
More TS-873 leads
- Volume: 17.3 L vs 27.8 L
- Operating power: 70.3 W vs 80.9 W
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): TS-1277 5 vs 4
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 4 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-1277 6.74 W vs 8.78 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-873 0.82 kg vs 0.94 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-873 60 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 1 Gbps, LAN ports 4
- M.2 slots 2, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-873 76 vs 5
- 10GbE video editing: TS-1277 50 vs 43
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-873 9 vs 0
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-1277 or the QNAP TS-873?
- The TS-1277, with 12 bays against 8 bays for the TS-873.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-1277 or the QNAP TS-873?
- The TS-873, with 70.3 W against 80.9 W for the TS-1277.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-1277 or the QNAP TS-873?
- The TS-873, with 6.56 kg against 11.3 kg for the TS-1277.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-1277 and the QNAP TS-873?
- A home media server: the TS-873. 10GbE video editing: the TS-1277. (based on our own use-case index)