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QNAP TS-1683XU-RP vs QNAP TS-H1887XU-RP

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The quick verdict

TS-1683XU-RP4 ahead
TS-H1887XU-RP5 ahead
  • Lower power drawQNAP TS-1683XU-RPdraws 130.4 W, 18.5 W less than the TS-H1887XU-RP
  • Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H1887XU-RP5 of 9 differing specs (drive bays 18, boost clock 4.8 GHz)
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Spec ruler

Chart placing the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP and the QNAP TS-H1887XU-RP on a 0 to 100 ruler for each spec within the category
Longer bars mean a better value within the category (top %). The numbers are the actual specs.

In short

Bottom line. Of the 9 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP leads on 4 (LAN ports, PCIe slots, USB ports, and 1 more) and the QNAP TS-H1887XU-RP on 5 (drive bays, boost clock, weight, and 2 more).

Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP and QNAP TS-H1887XU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TS-H1887XU-RP at 18 bays versus 16 bays for the TS-1683XU-RP, 2 bays more. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1887XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TS-1683XU-RP in the top 7%. The TS-H1887XU-RP leads on boost clock, 4.8 GHz to 4.3 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-H1887XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TS-1683XU-RP in the top 13%. On LAN ports, the TS-1683XU-RP posts 6 ports and the TS-H1887XU-RP 4 ports, a gap of 2 ports. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1683XU-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TS-H1887XU-RP in the top 18%. PCIe slots: the TS-1683XU-RP at 4 slots versus 3 slots for the TS-H1887XU-RP, 1 slot more (1.3x). Among 146 QNAP models, the TS-1683XU-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TS-H1887XU-RP in the top 10%.

Key differences 3

VolumeTS-H1887XU-RP leads

  • TS-H1887XU-RP 19.6 L vs the TS-1683XU-RP at 35.9 L
  • the TS-H1887XU-RP: 16.3 L smaller
  • among 217 QNAP models: TS-H1887XU-RP in the bottom 36%, TS-1683XU-RP in the bottom 7%

16.3 L smaller on the shelf

WarrantyTS-H1887XU-RP leads

  • TS-H1887XU-RP 5 years vs the TS-1683XU-RP at 3 years
  • the TS-H1887XU-RP is 1.7x longer
  • among 214 QNAP models: TS-H1887XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-1683XU-RP in the top 7%

2 more year(s) of free repairs

LAN portsTS-1683XU-RP leads

  • TS-1683XU-RP 6 ports vs the TS-H1887XU-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-H1887XU-RP in the top 18%

6 ports for link bonding or separate networks

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecTS-1683XU-RPTS-H1887XU-RP
Volume35.9 Lbottom 7%19.6 LWINbottom 35%
Warranty3 yrtop 7%5 yrWINtop 1%
LAN ports6WINtop 1%4top 18%
USB ports6WINtop 4%4top 35%
PCIe slots4WINtop 1%3top 10%
Weight17.4 kgbottom 6%14.9 kgWINbottom 10%
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Full specifications
SpecTS-1683XU-RPTS-H1887XU-RP
Drive bays16top 7%18WINtop 6%
CPU cores4top 22%–
Boost clock4.3 GHztop 13%4.8 GHzWINtop 6%
Base RAM16 GBtop 14%16 GBtop 14%
Max RAM128 GBtop 6%128 GBtop 6%
Max LAN speed10 Gbpstop 2%10 Gbpstop 2%
LAN ports6WINtop 1%4top 18%
M.2 slots–0bottom 46%
PCIe slots4WINtop 1%3top 10%
USB ports6WINtop 4%4top 35%
Weight17.4 kgbottom 6%14.9 kgWINbottom 10%
Volume35.9 Lbottom 7%19.6 LWINbottom 35%
Operating power130.4 WWINbottom 14%148.9 Wbottom 9%
Warranty3 yrtop 7%5 yrWINtop 1%
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)TS-1683XU-RPTS-H1887XU-RP
Performance percentile84.9No data
Lightness percentile4.79.5WIN
Compactness percentile5.633.6WIN
Home media server fitNo data0
Small office fit100100
10GbE video editing fit82No data
Low-power compact 24/7 fit00

The details

How to choose

  • LAN ports matters most → the TS-1683XU-RP (6 ports vs 4 ports)
  • Volume matters most → the TS-H1887XU-RP (19.6 L vs 35.9 L)

More TS-1683XU-RP leads

  • USB ports: 6 ports vs 4 ports
  • PCIe slots: 4 slots vs 3 slots
  • Operating power: 130.4 W vs 148.9 W

More TS-H1887XU-RP leads

  • Weight: 14.9 kg vs 17.4 kg
  • Drive bays: 18 bays vs 16 bays
  • Boost clock: 4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz

Combined metrics

  • Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-H1887XU-RP 25 Gbps vs 24 Gbps
  • Operating power per bay: TS-1683XU-RP 8.15 W vs 8.27 W

Combined metrics

  • Weight per bay: TS-H1887XU-RP 0.83 kg vs 1.09 kg
  • Memory headroom (max minus base): 112 GB on both

Same on both

  • base RAM 16 GB, max RAM 128 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps

FAQ

Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1887XU-RP?
The TS-H1887XU-RP, with 18 bays against 16 bays for the TS-1683XU-RP.
Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1887XU-RP?
The TS-1683XU-RP, with 130.4 W against 148.9 W for the TS-H1887XU-RP.
Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1887XU-RP?
The TS-H1887XU-RP, with 14.9 kg against 17.4 kg for the TS-1683XU-RP.