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QNAP TS-1683XU-RP vs QNAP TS-H2287XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-1683XU-RPdraws 130.4 W, 97.6 W less than the TS-H2287XU-RP
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H2287XU-RP5 of 10 differing specs (drive bays 22, boost clock 4.8 GHz)
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 10 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP leads on 4 (LAN ports, PCIe slots, USB ports, and 1 more) and the QNAP TS-H2287XU-RP on 5 (drive bays, boost clock, base RAM, and 2 more); 1 is within 2%.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP and QNAP TS-H2287XU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TS-H2287XU-RP at 22 bays versus 16 bays for the TS-1683XU-RP, 6 bays more (1.4x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H2287XU-RP ranks in the top 5% and the TS-1683XU-RP in the top 7%. The TS-H2287XU-RP leads on boost clock, 4.8 GHz to 4.3 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-H2287XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TS-1683XU-RP in the top 13%. On base RAM, the TS-H2287XU-RP posts 32 GB and the TS-1683XU-RP 16 GB, a gap of 16 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H2287XU-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-H2287XU-RP, 2 ports more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1683XU-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TS-H2287XU-RP in the top 18%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-H2287XU-RP leads
- TS-H2287XU-RP 32 GB vs the TS-1683XU-RP at 16 GB
- the TS-H2287XU-RP has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H2287XU-RP in the top 7%, TS-1683XU-RP in the top 14%
32 GB out of the box for several apps
Operating powerTS-1683XU-RP leads
- TS-1683XU-RP 130.4 W vs the TS-H2287XU-RP at 228 W
- the TS-1683XU-RP: 97.6 W less power
- among 208 QNAP models: TS-1683XU-RP in the bottom 14%, TS-H2287XU-RP in the bottom 3%
about 854.7 kWh less per year if left on 24/7
WarrantyTS-H2287XU-RP leads
- TS-H2287XU-RP 5 years vs the TS-1683XU-RP at 3 years
- the TS-H2287XU-RP is 1.7x longer
- among 214 QNAP models: TS-H2287XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-1683XU-RP in the top 7%
2 more year(s) of free repairs
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-1683XU-RP | TS-H2287XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 16 GBtop 14% | 32 GBWINtop 7% |
| Operating power | 130.4 WWINbottom 14% | 228 Wbottom 3% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 5 yrWINtop 1% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 4top 18% |
| USB ports | 6WINtop 4% | 4top 35% |
| Drive bays | 16top 7% | 22WINtop 5% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-1683XU-RP | TS-H2287XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 16top 7% | 22WINtop 5% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | – |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHztop 13% | 4.8 GHzWINtop 6% |
| 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% |
| M.2 slots | – | 0bottom 46% |
| PCIe slots | 4WINtop 1% | 3top 10% |
| USB ports | 6WINtop 4% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 17.4 kgbottom 6% | 17.5 kgbottom 5% |
| Volume | 35.9 Lbottom 7% | 29 LWINbottom 12% |
| Operating power | 130.4 WWINbottom 14% | 228 Wbottom 3% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 5 yrWINtop 1% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-1683XU-RP | TS-H2287XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 84.9 | No data |
| Lightness percentile | 4.7WIN | 4.3 |
| Compactness percentile | 5.6 | 10.4WIN |
| Home media server fit | No data | 0 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 82 | No data |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Operating power matters most → the TS-1683XU-RP (130.4 W vs 228 W)
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-H2287XU-RP (32 GB vs 16 GB)
More TS-1683XU-RP leads
- LAN ports: 6 ports vs 4 ports
- USB ports: 6 ports vs 4 ports
- PCIe slots: 4 slots vs 3 slots
More TS-H2287XU-RP leads
- Drive bays: 22 bays vs 16 bays
- Volume: 29 L vs 35.9 L
- Boost clock: 4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-H2287XU-RP 25 Gbps vs 24 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-1683XU-RP 8.15 W vs 10.4 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-H2287XU-RP 0.79 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-H2287XU-RP 17.5 kg
Same on both
- max RAM 128 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
FAQ
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H2287XU-RP?
- The TS-H2287XU-RP, with 22 bays against 16 bays for the TS-1683XU-RP.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H2287XU-RP?
- The TS-1683XU-RP, with 130.4 W against 228 W for the TS-H2287XU-RP.