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QNAP TS-1683XU-RP vs QNAP TS-H1677XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H1677XU-RP4 of 7 differing specs (CPU cores 8, boost clock 4.4 GHz)
- Best forTS-1683XU-RP for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP leads on 2 (LAN ports and operating power) and the QNAP TS-H1677XU-RP on 4 (CPU cores, boost clock, base RAM, and 1 more); 1 is within 2%. On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-1683XU-RP scores 82/100 against 64/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP and QNAP TS-H1677XU-RP compare. CPU cores: the TS-H1677XU-RP at 8 cores versus 4 cores for the TS-1683XU-RP, 4 cores more (2.0x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-H1677XU-RP ranks in the top 3% and the TS-1683XU-RP in the top 22%. The TS-H1677XU-RP leads on boost clock, 4.4 GHz to 4.3 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-H1677XU-RP ranks in the top 9% and the TS-1683XU-RP in the top 13%. On base RAM, the TS-H1677XU-RP posts 32 GB and the TS-1683XU-RP 16 GB, a gap of 16 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1677XU-RP ranks in the top 7% and the TS-1683XU-RP in the top 14%. LAN ports: the TS-1683XU-RP at 6 ports versus 4 ports for the TS-H1677XU-RP, 2 ports more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1683XU-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TS-H1677XU-RP in the top 18%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTS-H1677XU-RP leads
- TS-H1677XU-RP 8 cores vs the TS-1683XU-RP at 4 cores
- the TS-H1677XU-RP has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-H1677XU-RP in the top 3%, TS-1683XU-RP in the top 22%
8 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMTS-H1677XU-RP leads
- TS-H1677XU-RP 32 GB vs the TS-1683XU-RP at 16 GB
- the TS-H1677XU-RP has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H1677XU-RP in the top 7%, TS-1683XU-RP in the top 14%
32 GB out of the box for several apps
LAN portsTS-1683XU-RP leads
- TS-1683XU-RP 6 ports vs the TS-H1677XU-RP at 4 ports
- the TS-1683XU-RP has 1.5x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1683XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-H1677XU-RP in the top 18%
6 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-1683XU-RP | TS-H1677XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 8WINtop 3% |
| Base RAM | 16 GBtop 14% | 32 GBWINtop 7% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 4top 18% |
| Volume | 35.9 Lbottom 7% | 29 LWINbottom 12% |
| Operating power | 130.4 WWINbottom 14% | 136.5 Wbottom 12% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHztop 13% | 4.4 GHzWINtop 9% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-1683XU-RP | TS-H1677XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 16top 7% | 16top 7% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 8WINtop 3% |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHztop 13% | 4.4 GHzWINtop 9% |
| Base RAM | 16 GBtop 14% | 32 GBWINtop 7% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBtop 6% | 128 GBtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 4top 18% |
| PCIe slots | 4top 1% | – |
| USB ports | 6top 4% | 6top 4% |
| Weight | 17.4 kgbottom 6% | 17.2 kgbottom 6% |
| Volume | 35.9 Lbottom 7% | 29 LWINbottom 12% |
| Operating power | 130.4 WWINbottom 14% | 136.5 Wbottom 12% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-1683XU-RP | TS-H1677XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 84.9 | 92.7WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 4.7 | 5.2WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 5.6 | 10.4WIN |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 82WIN | 64 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- LAN ports matters most → the TS-1683XU-RP (6 ports vs 4 ports)
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-H1677XU-RP (8 cores vs 4 cores)
More TS-1683XU-RP leads
- Operating power: 130.4 W vs 136.5 W
More TS-H1677XU-RP leads
- Volume: 29 L vs 35.9 L
- Boost clock: 4.4 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-1683XU-RP 24 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-1683XU-RP 8.15 W vs 8.53 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-H1677XU-RP 1.07 kg vs 1.09 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-1683XU-RP 112 GB vs 96 GB
Within 2%
- Weight: TS-1683XU-RP 17.4 kg, TS-H1677XU-RP 17.2 kg
Same on both
- drive bays 16, max RAM 128 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- USB ports 6, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-1683XU-RP 82 vs 64
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-1683XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1677XU-RP?
- The TS-1683XU-RP, with 130.4 W against 136.5 W for the TS-H1677XU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP and the QNAP TS-H1677XU-RP?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-1683XU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)