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QNAP TS-1683XU-RP vs QNAP TS-H2477XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-1683XU-RPdraws 130.4 W, 13.5 W less than the TS-H2477XU-RP
- Spec leadeach leads on 4 of 8 differing specs
- Best forTS-1683XU-RP for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 8 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP leads on 4 (LAN ports, weight, volume, and 1 more) and the QNAP TS-H2477XU-RP on 4 (drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 1 more). 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-H2477XU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TS-H2477XU-RP at 24 bays versus 16 bays for the TS-1683XU-RP, 8 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H2477XU-RP ranks in the top 2% and the TS-1683XU-RP in the top 7%. The TS-H2477XU-RP leads on CPU cores, 8 cores to 4 cores, 2.0x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-H2477XU-RP ranks in the top 3% and the TS-1683XU-RP in the top 22%. On boost clock, the TS-H2477XU-RP posts 4.4 GHz and the TS-1683XU-RP 4.3 GHz, a gap of 0.1 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-H2477XU-RP ranks in the top 9% and the TS-1683XU-RP in the top 13%. Base RAM: the TS-H2477XU-RP at 32 GB versus 16 GB for the TS-1683XU-RP, 16 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H2477XU-RP ranks in the top 7% and the TS-1683XU-RP in the top 14%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTS-H2477XU-RP leads
- TS-H2477XU-RP 8 cores vs the TS-1683XU-RP at 4 cores
- the TS-H2477XU-RP has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-H2477XU-RP in the top 3%, TS-1683XU-RP in the top 22%
8 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMTS-H2477XU-RP leads
- TS-H2477XU-RP 32 GB vs the TS-1683XU-RP at 16 GB
- the TS-H2477XU-RP has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H2477XU-RP in the top 7%, TS-1683XU-RP in the top 14%
32 GB out of the box for several apps
Drive baysTS-H2477XU-RP leads
- TS-H2477XU-RP 24 bays vs the TS-1683XU-RP at 16 bays
- the TS-H2477XU-RP has 1.5x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H2477XU-RP in the top 2%, TS-1683XU-RP in the top 7%
With 8 TB drives: 192 TB vs 128 TB raw
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-1683XU-RP | TS-H2477XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 8WINtop 3% |
| Base RAM | 16 GBtop 14% | 32 GBWINtop 7% |
| Drive bays | 16top 7% | 24WINtop 2% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 4top 18% |
| Volume | 35.9 LWINbottom 7% | 49 Lbottom 4% |
| Weight | 17.4 kgWINbottom 6% | 22.7 kgbottom 3% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-1683XU-RP | TS-H2477XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 16top 7% | 24WINtop 2% |
| 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 kgWINbottom 6% | 22.7 kgbottom 3% |
| Volume | 35.9 LWINbottom 7% | 49 Lbottom 4% |
| Operating power | 130.4 WWINbottom 14% | 144 Wbottom 10% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-1683XU-RP | TS-H2477XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 84.9 | 92.7WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 4.7WIN | 1.9 |
| Compactness percentile | 5.6WIN | 2.3 |
| 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-H2477XU-RP (8 cores vs 4 cores)
More TS-1683XU-RP leads (storage and connections)
- LAN ports: 6 ports vs 4 ports
More TS-1683XU-RP leads (size, power and warranty)
- Volume: 35.9 L vs 49 L
- Weight: 17.4 kg vs 22.7 kg
- Operating power: 130.4 W vs 144 W
More TS-H2477XU-RP leads
- 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-H2477XU-RP 6 W vs 8.15 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-H2477XU-RP 0.95 kg vs 1.09 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-1683XU-RP 112 GB vs 96 GB
Same on both
- 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 has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H2477XU-RP?
- The TS-H2477XU-RP, with 24 bays against 16 bays for the TS-1683XU-RP.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H2477XU-RP?
- The TS-1683XU-RP, with 130.4 W against 144 W for the TS-H2477XU-RP.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H2477XU-RP?
- The TS-1683XU-RP, with 17.4 kg against 22.7 kg for the TS-H2477XU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-1683XU-RP and the QNAP TS-H2477XU-RP?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-1683XU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)