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QNAP TS-1677XU-RP vs QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-1672XU-RPdraws 126.3 W, 10.1 W less than the TS-1677XU-RP
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-1677XU-RP3 of 6 differing specs (CPU cores 8, boost clock 4.1 GHz)
- Best forTS-1677XU-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-1677XU-RP leads on 3 (CPU cores, boost clock, and base RAM) and the QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP on 2 (LAN ports and operating power); 1 is within 2%. On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-1677XU-RP scores 84/100 against 81/100.
Using the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-1677XU-RP and QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP compare. CPU cores: the TS-1677XU-RP at 8 cores versus 4 cores for the TVS-1672XU-RP, 4 cores more (2.0x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-1677XU-RP ranks in the top 3% and the TVS-1672XU-RP in the top 22%. The TS-1677XU-RP leads on boost clock, 4.1 GHz to 3.6 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-1677XU-RP ranks in the top 17% and the TVS-1672XU-RP in the top 20%. On base RAM, the TS-1677XU-RP posts 16 GB and the TVS-1672XU-RP 8 GB, a gap of 8 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1677XU-RP ranks in the top 14% and the TVS-1672XU-RP in the top 23%. LAN ports: the TVS-1672XU-RP at 6 ports versus 4 ports for the TS-1677XU-RP, 2 ports more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-1672XU-RP 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-1672XU-RP 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-1672XU-RP in the top 22%
8 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMTS-1677XU-RP leads
- TS-1677XU-RP 16 GB vs the TVS-1672XU-RP at 8 GB
- the TS-1677XU-RP has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1677XU-RP in the top 14%, TVS-1672XU-RP in the top 23%
16 GB out of the box for several apps
LAN portsTVS-1672XU-RP leads
- TVS-1672XU-RP 6 ports vs the TS-1677XU-RP at 4 ports
- the TVS-1672XU-RP has 1.5x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-1672XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-1677XU-RP in the top 18%
6 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-1677XU-RP | TVS-1672XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 8WINtop 3% | 4top 22% |
| Base RAM | 16 GBWINtop 14% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHzWINtop 17% | 3.6 GHztop 20% |
| Operating power | 136.5 Wbottom 12% | 126.3 WWINbottom 15% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-1677XU-RP | TVS-1672XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 16top 7% | 16top 7% |
| CPU cores | 8WINtop 3% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHzWINtop 17% | 3.6 GHztop 20% |
| Base RAM | 16 GBWINtop 14% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| 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 | 4top 1% | 4top 1% |
| USB ports | 6top 4% | 6top 4% |
| Weight | 15.3 kgbottom 9% | 15.4 kgbottom 9% |
| Volume | 35.9 Lbottom 7% | 35.9 Lbottom 7% |
| Operating power | 136.5 Wbottom 12% | 126.3 WWINbottom 15% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-1677XU-RP | TVS-1672XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 94WIN | 79.4 |
| Lightness percentile | 8.5WIN | 8.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Home media server fit | No data | 0 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 84WIN | 81 |
| 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)
- LAN ports matters most → the TVS-1672XU-RP (6 ports vs 4 ports)
More TS-1677XU-RP leads
- Boost clock: 4.1 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
More TVS-1672XU-RP leads
- Operating power: 126.3 W vs 136.5 W
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TVS-1672XU-RP 24 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TVS-1672XU-RP 7.9 W vs 8.53 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-1677XU-RP 0.95 kg vs 0.96 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-1672XU-RP 56 GB vs 48 GB
Within 2%
- Weight: TS-1677XU-RP 15.3 kg, TVS-1672XU-RP 15.4 kg
Same on both
- drive bays 16, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, PCIe slots 4
- USB ports 6, volume 35.9 L, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-1677XU-RP 84 vs 81
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-1677XU-RP or the QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP?
- The TVS-1672XU-RP, with 126.3 W against 136.5 W for the TS-1677XU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-1677XU-RP and the QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-1677XU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)