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QNAP TS-1677XU-RP vs QNAP TVS-1582TU
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-1677XU-RPdraws 136.5 W, 106.7 W less than the TVS-1582TU
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-1677XU-RP5 of 9 differing specs (drive bays 16, CPU cores 8)
- Best forTS-1677XU-RP for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 9 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-1677XU-RP leads on 5 (drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 2 more) and the QNAP TVS-1582TU on 4 (LAN ports, USB ports, weight, and 1 more). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-1677XU-RP scores 84/100 against 80/100.
Using the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-1677XU-RP and QNAP TVS-1582TU compare. Drive bays: the TS-1677XU-RP at 16 bays versus 15 bays for the TVS-1582TU, 1 bay more. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1677XU-RP ranks in the top 7% and the TVS-1582TU in the top 15%. The TS-1677XU-RP leads on CPU cores, 8 cores to 4 cores, 2.0x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-1677XU-RP ranks in the top 3% and the TVS-1582TU in the top 22%. On boost clock, the TS-1677XU-RP posts 4.1 GHz and the TVS-1582TU 3.4 GHz, a gap of 0.7 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-1677XU-RP ranks in the top 17% and the TVS-1582TU in the top 24%. LAN ports: the TVS-1582TU at 6 ports versus 4 ports for the TS-1677XU-RP, 2 ports more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-1582TU ranks in the top 1% and the TS-1677XU-RP in the top 18%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTS-1677XU-RP leads
- TS-1677XU-RP 8 cores vs the TVS-1582TU at 4 cores
- the TS-1677XU-RP has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-1677XU-RP in the top 3%, TVS-1582TU in the top 22%
8 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Operating powerTS-1677XU-RP leads
- TS-1677XU-RP 136.5 W vs the TVS-1582TU at 243.1 W
- the TS-1677XU-RP: 106.6 W less power
- among 208 QNAP models: TS-1677XU-RP in the bottom 12%, TVS-1582TU in the bottom 2%
about 934.4 kWh less per year if left on 24/7
VolumeTVS-1582TU leads
- TVS-1582TU 20.7 L vs the TS-1677XU-RP at 35.9 L
- the TVS-1582TU: 15.2 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TVS-1582TU in the bottom 33%, TS-1677XU-RP in the bottom 7%
15.2 L smaller on the shelf
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-1677XU-RP | TVS-1582TU |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 8WINtop 3% | 4top 22% |
| Operating power | 136.5 WWINbottom 12% | 243.1 Wbottom 2% |
| Volume | 35.9 Lbottom 7% | 20.7 LWINbottom 33% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| PCIe slots | 4WINtop 1% | 3top 10% |
| USB ports | 6top 4% | 8WINtop 1% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-1677XU-RP | TVS-1582TU |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 16WINtop 7% | 15top 15% |
| CPU cores | 8WINtop 3% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHzWINtop 17% | 3.4 GHztop 24% |
| Base RAM | 16 GBtop 14% | 16 GBtop 14% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| PCIe slots | 4WINtop 1% | 3top 10% |
| USB ports | 6top 4% | 8WINtop 1% |
| Weight | 15.3 kgbottom 9% | 14.2 kgWINbottom 13% |
| Volume | 35.9 Lbottom 7% | 20.7 LWINbottom 33% |
| Operating power | 136.5 WWINbottom 12% | 243.1 Wbottom 2% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-1677XU-RP | TVS-1582TU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 94WIN | 75 |
| Lightness percentile | 8.5 | 12.3WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 5.6 | 31.9WIN |
| Home media server fit | No data | 0 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 84WIN | 80 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-1677XU-RP (8 cores vs 4 cores)
- Volume matters most → the TVS-1582TU (20.7 L vs 35.9 L)
More TS-1677XU-RP leads
- PCIe slots: 4 slots vs 3 slots
- Boost clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Drive bays: 16 bays vs 15 bays
More TVS-1582TU leads
- LAN ports: 6 ports vs 4 ports
- USB ports: 8 ports vs 6 ports
- Weight: 14.2 kg vs 15.3 kg
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TVS-1582TU 24 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-1677XU-RP 8.53 W vs 16.2 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: 0.95 kg on both
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 48 GB on both
Same on both
- base RAM 16 GB, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-1677XU-RP 84 vs 80
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-1677XU-RP or the QNAP TVS-1582TU?
- The TS-1677XU-RP, with 16 bays against 15 bays for the TVS-1582TU.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-1677XU-RP or the QNAP TVS-1582TU?
- The TS-1677XU-RP, with 136.5 W against 243.1 W for the TVS-1582TU.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-1677XU-RP or the QNAP TVS-1582TU?
- The TVS-1582TU, with 14.2 kg against 15.3 kg for the TS-1677XU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-1677XU-RP and the QNAP TVS-1582TU?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-1677XU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)