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QNAP TS-1283XU-RP vs QNAP TS-1886XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-1283XU-RPdraws 105.1 W, 12.8 W less than the TS-1886XU-RP
- Spec leadeach leads on 3 of 6 differing specs
- Best forTS-1283XU-RP for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 6 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP leads on 3 (boost clock, USB ports, and operating power) and the QNAP TS-1886XU-RP on 3 (drive bays, weight, and volume). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-1283XU-RP scores 61/100 against 59/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP and QNAP TS-1886XU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TS-1886XU-RP at 18 bays versus 12 bays for the TS-1283XU-RP, 6 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1886XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TS-1283XU-RP in the top 15%. The TS-1283XU-RP leads on boost clock, 4.3 GHz to 3.2 GHz, 1.3x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-1283XU-RP ranks in the top 13% and the TS-1886XU-RP in the top 32%. On USB ports, the TS-1283XU-RP posts 6 ports and the TS-1886XU-RP 2 ports, a gap of 4 ports. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1283XU-RP ranks in the top 4% and the TS-1886XU-RP in the bottom 9%. Weight: the TS-1886XU-RP at 12.7 kg versus 14.2 kg for the TS-1283XU-RP, 1.5 kg lower. Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-1886XU-RP ranks in the bottom 19% and the TS-1283XU-RP in the bottom 14%.
Key differences 3
USB portsTS-1283XU-RP leads
- TS-1283XU-RP 6 ports vs the TS-1886XU-RP at 2 ports
- the TS-1283XU-RP has 3.0x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1283XU-RP in the top 4%, TS-1886XU-RP in the bottom 9%
4 more USB for drives or a UPS
Drive baysTS-1886XU-RP leads
- TS-1886XU-RP 18 bays vs the TS-1283XU-RP at 12 bays
- the TS-1886XU-RP has 1.5x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1886XU-RP in the top 6%, TS-1283XU-RP in the top 15%
With 8 TB drives: 144 TB vs 96 TB raw
Boost clockTS-1283XU-RP leads
- TS-1283XU-RP 4.3 GHz vs the TS-1886XU-RP at 3.2 GHz
- the TS-1283XU-RP is 1.3x higher
- among 201 QNAP models: TS-1283XU-RP in the top 13%, TS-1886XU-RP in the top 32%
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-1283XU-RP | TS-1886XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| USB ports | 6WINtop 4% | 2bottom 9% |
| Drive bays | 12top 15% | 18WINtop 6% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHzWINtop 13% | 3.2 GHztop 32% |
| Operating power | 105.1 WWINbottom 24% | 117.9 Wbottom 18% |
| Weight | 14.2 kgbottom 14% | 12.7 kgWINbottom 19% |
| Volume | 23.9 Lbottom 19% | 23.4 LWINbottom 20% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-1283XU-RP | TS-1886XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 12top 15% | 18WINtop 6% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHzWINtop 13% | 3.2 GHztop 32% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBtop 6% | 128 GBtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 6top 1% | 6top 1% |
| USB ports | 6WINtop 4% | 2bottom 9% |
| Weight | 14.2 kgbottom 14% | 12.7 kgWINbottom 19% |
| Volume | 23.9 Lbottom 19% | 23.4 LWINbottom 20% |
| Operating power | 105.1 WWINbottom 24% | 117.9 Wbottom 18% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-1283XU-RP | TS-1886XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 81.2WIN | 70.1 |
| Lightness percentile | 12.8 | 18.2WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 16.4 | 19.2WIN |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 61WIN | 59 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- USB ports matters most → the TS-1283XU-RP (6 ports vs 2 ports)
- Drive bays matters most → the TS-1886XU-RP (18 bays vs 12 bays)
More TS-1283XU-RP leads
- Operating power: 105.1 W vs 117.9 W
More TS-1886XU-RP leads
- Weight: 12.7 kg vs 14.2 kg
- Volume: 23.4 L vs 23.9 L
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 24 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-1886XU-RP 6.55 W vs 8.76 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-1886XU-RP 0.71 kg vs 1.18 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 120 GB on both
Same on both
- CPU cores 4, base RAM 8 GB, max RAM 128 GB
- max LAN speed 10 Gbps, LAN ports 6, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-1283XU-RP 61 vs 59
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-1283XU-RP or the QNAP TS-1886XU-RP?
- The TS-1886XU-RP, with 18 bays against 12 bays for the TS-1283XU-RP.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP or the QNAP TS-1886XU-RP?
- The TS-1283XU-RP, with 105.1 W against 117.9 W for the TS-1886XU-RP.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP or the QNAP TS-1886XU-RP?
- The TS-1886XU-RP, with 12.7 kg against 14.2 kg for the TS-1283XU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP and the QNAP TS-1886XU-RP?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-1283XU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)