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QNAP TS-1283XU-RP vs QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-1283XU-RPdraws 105.1 W, 21.2 W less than the TVS-1672XU-RP
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-1283XU-RP5 of 6 differing specs (boost clock 4.3 GHz, max RAM 128 GB)
- Best forTVS-1672XU-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 5 (boost clock, max RAM, weight, and 2 more) and the QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP on 1 (drive bays). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TVS-1672XU-RP scores 81/100 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 TVS-1672XU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TVS-1672XU-RP at 16 bays versus 12 bays for the TS-1283XU-RP, 4 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-1672XU-RP ranks in the top 7% and the TS-1283XU-RP in the top 15%. The TS-1283XU-RP leads on boost clock, 4.3 GHz to 3.6 GHz, 1.2x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-1283XU-RP ranks in the top 13% and the TVS-1672XU-RP in the top 20%. On max RAM, the TS-1283XU-RP posts 128 GB and the TVS-1672XU-RP 64 GB, a gap of 64 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1283XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TVS-1672XU-RP in the top 19%. Weight: the TS-1283XU-RP at 14.2 kg versus 15.4 kg for the TVS-1672XU-RP, 1.2 kg lower. Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-1283XU-RP ranks in the bottom 14% and the TVS-1672XU-RP in the bottom 9%.
Key differences 3
Max RAMTS-1283XU-RP leads
- TS-1283XU-RP 128 GB vs the TVS-1672XU-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%, TVS-1672XU-RP in the top 19%
Upgradable to 128 GB later
VolumeTS-1283XU-RP leads
- TS-1283XU-RP 23.9 L vs the TVS-1672XU-RP at 35.9 L
- the TS-1283XU-RP: 12 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TS-1283XU-RP in the bottom 19%, TVS-1672XU-RP in the bottom 7%
11.9 L smaller on the shelf
Drive baysTVS-1672XU-RP leads
- TVS-1672XU-RP 16 bays vs the TS-1283XU-RP at 12 bays
- the TVS-1672XU-RP has 1.3x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-1672XU-RP in the top 7%, TS-1283XU-RP in the top 15%
With 8 TB drives: 128 TB vs 96 TB raw
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-1283XU-RP | TVS-1672XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Max RAM | 128 GBWINtop 6% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Volume | 23.9 LWINbottom 19% | 35.9 Lbottom 7% |
| Drive bays | 12top 15% | 16WINtop 7% |
| Operating power | 105.1 WWINbottom 24% | 126.3 Wbottom 15% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHzWINtop 13% | 3.6 GHztop 20% |
| Weight | 14.2 kgWINbottom 14% | 15.4 kgbottom 9% |
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| Spec | TS-1283XU-RP | TVS-1672XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 12top 15% | 16WINtop 7% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHzWINtop 13% | 3.6 GHztop 20% |
| 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 | 6top 1% | 6top 1% |
| PCIe slots | – | 4top 1% |
| USB ports | 6top 4% | 6top 4% |
| Weight | 14.2 kgWINbottom 14% | 15.4 kgbottom 9% |
| Volume | 23.9 LWINbottom 19% | 35.9 Lbottom 7% |
| Operating power | 105.1 WWINbottom 24% | 126.3 Wbottom 15% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-1283XU-RP | TVS-1672XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 81.2WIN | 79.4 |
| Lightness percentile | 12.8WIN | 8.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 16.4WIN | 5.6 |
| Home media server fit | No data | 0 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 61 | 81WIN |
| 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)
- Drive bays matters most → the TVS-1672XU-RP (16 bays vs 12 bays)
More TS-1283XU-RP leads
- Operating power: 105.1 W vs 126.3 W
- Boost clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
- Weight: 14.2 kg vs 15.4 kg
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 24 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TVS-1672XU-RP 7.9 W vs 8.76 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-1672XU-RP 0.96 kg vs 1.18 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-1283XU-RP 120 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- CPU cores 4, base RAM 8 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- LAN ports 6, USB ports 6, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TVS-1672XU-RP 81 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 TVS-1672XU-RP?
- The TS-1283XU-RP, with 128 GB against 64 GB for the TVS-1672XU-RP.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP or the QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP?
- The TVS-1672XU-RP, with 16 bays against 12 bays for the TS-1283XU-RP.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP or the QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP?
- The TS-1283XU-RP, with 105.1 W against 126.3 W for the TVS-1672XU-RP.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP or the QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP?
- The TS-1283XU-RP, with 14.2 kg against 15.4 kg for the TVS-1672XU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-1283XU-RP and the QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP?
- 10GbE video editing: the TVS-1672XU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)