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QNAP TS-1673U vs QNAP TVS-1582TU
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-1673Udraws 111.2 W, 131.9 W less than the TVS-1582TU
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-1582TU5 of 8 differing specs (boost clock 3.4 GHz, base RAM 16 GB)
- Best forTS-1673U 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-1673U leads on 2 (drive bays and operating power) and the QNAP TVS-1582TU on 5 (boost clock, base RAM, PCIe slots, and 2 more); 1 is within 2%. On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-1673U scores 94/100 against 80/100.
Using the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-1673U and QNAP TVS-1582TU compare. Drive bays: the TS-1673U at 16 bays versus 15 bays for the TVS-1582TU, 1 bay more. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1673U ranks in the top 7% and the TVS-1582TU in the top 15%. The TVS-1582TU leads on boost clock, 3.4 GHz to 2.1 GHz, 1.6x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-1582TU ranks in the top 24% and the TS-1673U in the bottom 31%. On base RAM, the TVS-1582TU posts 16 GB and the TS-1673U 8 GB, a gap of 8 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-1582TU ranks in the top 14% and the TS-1673U in the top 23%. PCIe slots: the TVS-1582TU at 3 slots versus 1 slot for the TS-1673U, 2 slots more (3.0x). Among 146 QNAP models, the TVS-1582TU ranks in the top 10% and the TS-1673U in the top 49%.
Key differences 3
PCIe slotsTVS-1582TU leads
- TVS-1582TU 3 slots vs the TS-1673U at 1 slot
- the TVS-1582TU has 3.0x the PCIe slots
- among 146 QNAP models: TVS-1582TU in the top 10%, TS-1673U in the top 49%
3 PCIe slot(s) for a 10GbE card later
Operating powerTS-1673U leads
- TS-1673U 111.2 W vs the TVS-1582TU at 243.1 W
- the TS-1673U: 131.9 W less power
- among 208 QNAP models: TS-1673U in the bottom 18%, TVS-1582TU in the bottom 2%
about 1155.4 kWh less per year if left on 24/7
Base RAMTVS-1582TU leads
- TVS-1582TU 16 GB vs the TS-1673U at 8 GB
- the TVS-1582TU has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-1582TU in the top 14%, TS-1673U in the top 23%
16 GB out of the box for several apps
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-1673U | TVS-1582TU |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 3WINtop 10% |
| Operating power | 111.2 WWINbottom 18% | 243.1 Wbottom 2% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| Volume | 34.1 Lbottom 10% | 20.7 LWINbottom 33% |
| Boost clock | 2.1 GHzbottom 31% | 3.4 GHzWINtop 24% |
| USB ports | 6top 4% | 8WINtop 1% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-1673U | TVS-1582TU |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 16WINtop 7% | 15top 15% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.1 GHzbottom 31% | 3.4 GHzWINtop 24% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 6top 1% | 6top 1% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | – |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 3WINtop 10% |
| USB ports | 6top 4% | 8WINtop 1% |
| Weight | 14.3 kgbottom 12% | 14.2 kgbottom 13% |
| Volume | 34.1 Lbottom 10% | 20.7 LWINbottom 33% |
| Operating power | 111.2 WWINbottom 18% | 243.1 Wbottom 2% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-1673U | TVS-1582TU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 65.4 | 75WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 11.4 | 12.3WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 9 | 31.9WIN |
| Home media server fit | No data | 0 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 94WIN | 80 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Operating power matters most → the TS-1673U (111.2 W vs 243.1 W)
- PCIe slots matters most → the TVS-1582TU (3 slots vs 1 slot)
More TS-1673U leads
- Drive bays: 16 bays vs 15 bays
More TVS-1582TU leads
- Volume: 20.7 L vs 34.1 L
- Boost clock: 3.4 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
- USB ports: 8 ports vs 6 ports
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 24 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-1673U 6.95 W vs 16.2 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-1673U 0.89 kg vs 0.95 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-1673U 56 GB vs 48 GB
Within 2%
- Weight: TS-1673U 14.3 kg, TVS-1582TU 14.2 kg
Same on both
- CPU cores 4, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- LAN ports 6, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-1673U 94 vs 80
Variant TS-1673U-RP
- matches the TS-1673U on drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 9 more but differs on weight (15 kg vs 14.3 kg) and operating power (127.3 W vs 111.2 W).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TS-1673U-RP.
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-1673U or the QNAP TVS-1582TU?
- The TS-1673U, with 16 bays against 15 bays for the TVS-1582TU.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-1673U or the QNAP TVS-1582TU?
- The TS-1673U, with 111.2 W against 243.1 W for the TVS-1582TU.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-1673U and the QNAP TVS-1582TU?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-1673U. (based on our own use-case index)