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QNAP TS-1283XU-RP vs QNAP TS-877XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-877XU-RPdraws 86 W, 19.1 W less than the TS-1283XU-RP
- Spec leadeach leads on 4 of 8 differing specs
- Best forTS-877XU-RP for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 8 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP leads on 4 (drive bays, boost clock, max RAM, and 1 more) and the QNAP TS-877XU-RP on 4 (CPU cores, weight, volume, and 1 more). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-877XU-RP scores 62/100 against 61/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP and QNAP TS-877XU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TS-1283XU-RP at 12 bays versus 8 bays for the TS-877XU-RP, 4 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1283XU-RP ranks in the top 15% and the TS-877XU-RP in the top 35%. The TS-877XU-RP leads on CPU cores, 6 cores to 4 cores, 1.5x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-877XU-RP ranks in the top 13% and the TS-1283XU-RP in the top 22%. On boost clock, the TS-1283XU-RP posts 4.3 GHz and the TS-877XU-RP 3.9 GHz, a gap of 0.4 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-1283XU-RP ranks in the top 13% and the TS-877XU-RP in the top 18%. Max RAM: the TS-1283XU-RP at 128 GB versus 64 GB for the TS-877XU-RP, 64 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1283XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TS-877XU-RP in the top 19%.
Key differences 3
Max RAMTS-1283XU-RP leads
- TS-1283XU-RP 128 GB vs the TS-877XU-RP at 64 GB
- the TS-1283XU-RP has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1283XU-RP in the top 6%, TS-877XU-RP in the top 19%
Upgradable to 128 GB later
Drive baysTS-1283XU-RP leads
- TS-1283XU-RP 12 bays vs the TS-877XU-RP at 8 bays
- the TS-1283XU-RP has 1.5x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1283XU-RP in the top 15%, TS-877XU-RP in the top 35%
With 8 TB drives: 96 TB vs 64 TB raw
CPU coresTS-877XU-RP leads
- TS-877XU-RP 6 cores vs the TS-1283XU-RP at 4 cores
- the TS-877XU-RP has 1.5x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-877XU-RP in the top 13%, TS-1283XU-RP in the top 22%
6 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-1283XU-RP | TS-877XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Max RAM | 128 GBWINtop 6% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Drive bays | 12WINtop 15% | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 6WINtop 13% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 4top 18% |
| Operating power | 105.1 Wbottom 24% | 86 WWINbottom 31% |
| Volume | 23.9 Lbottom 19% | 19.6 LWINbottom 34% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-1283XU-RP | TS-877XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 12WINtop 15% | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 6WINtop 13% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHzWINtop 13% | 3.9 GHztop 18% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBWINtop 6% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 4top 18% |
| USB ports | 6top 4% | 6top 4% |
| Weight | 14.2 kgbottom 14% | 13.3 kgWINbottom 17% |
| Volume | 23.9 Lbottom 19% | 19.6 LWINbottom 34% |
| Operating power | 105.1 Wbottom 24% | 86 WWINbottom 31% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-1283XU-RP | TS-877XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 81.2 | 86.5WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 12.8 | 16.1WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 16.4 | 32.9WIN |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 61 | 62WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Max RAM matters most → the TS-1283XU-RP (128 GB vs 64 GB)
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-877XU-RP (6 cores vs 4 cores)
More TS-1283XU-RP leads
- LAN ports: 6 ports vs 4 ports
- Boost clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
More TS-877XU-RP leads
- Operating power: 86 W vs 105.1 W
- Volume: 19.6 L vs 23.9 L
- Weight: 13.3 kg vs 14.2 kg
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-1283XU-RP 24 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-1283XU-RP 8.76 W vs 10.8 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-1283XU-RP 1.18 kg vs 1.66 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-1283XU-RP 120 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- base RAM 8 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, USB ports 6, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-877XU-RP 62 vs 61
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-1283XU-RP or the QNAP TS-877XU-RP?
- The TS-1283XU-RP, with 128 GB against 64 GB for the TS-877XU-RP.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP or the QNAP TS-877XU-RP?
- The TS-1283XU-RP, with 12 bays against 8 bays for the TS-877XU-RP.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP or the QNAP TS-877XU-RP?
- The TS-877XU-RP, with 86 W against 105.1 W for the TS-1283XU-RP.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP or the QNAP TS-877XU-RP?
- The TS-877XU-RP, with 13.3 kg against 14.2 kg for the TS-1283XU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP and the QNAP TS-877XU-RP?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-877XU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)