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QNAP TS-1886XU-RP vs QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-1886XU-RP5 of 8 differing specs (drive bays 18, boost clock 3.2 GHz)
- Best forTS-H1655XEU-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-1886XU-RP leads on 5 (drive bays, boost clock, max RAM, and 2 more) and the QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP on 3 (CPU cores, weight, and volume). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-H1655XEU-RP scores 100/100 against 59/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-1886XU-RP and QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TS-1886XU-RP at 18 bays versus 12 bays for the TS-H1655XEU-RP, 6 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1886XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TS-H1655XEU-RP in the top 15%. The TS-H1655XEU-RP leads on CPU cores, 8 cores to 4 cores, 2.0x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-H1655XEU-RP ranks in the top 3% and the TS-1886XU-RP in the top 22%. On boost clock, the TS-1886XU-RP posts 3.2 GHz and the TS-H1655XEU-RP 2.8 GHz, a gap of 0.4 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-1886XU-RP ranks in the top 32% and the TS-H1655XEU-RP in the top 47%. Max RAM: the TS-1886XU-RP at 128 GB versus 64 GB for the TS-H1655XEU-RP, 64 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-1886XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TS-H1655XEU-RP in the top 19%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTS-H1655XEU-RP leads
- TS-H1655XEU-RP 8 cores vs the TS-1886XU-RP at 4 cores
- the TS-H1655XEU-RP has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-H1655XEU-RP in the top 3%, TS-1886XU-RP in the top 22%
8 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Max RAMTS-1886XU-RP leads
- TS-1886XU-RP 128 GB vs the TS-H1655XEU-RP at 64 GB
- the TS-1886XU-RP has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1886XU-RP in the top 6%, TS-H1655XEU-RP in the top 19%
Upgradable to 128 GB later
LAN portsTS-1886XU-RP leads
- TS-1886XU-RP 6 ports vs the TS-H1655XEU-RP at 3 ports
- the TS-1886XU-RP has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-1886XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-H1655XEU-RP in the bottom 48%
6 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-1886XU-RP | TS-H1655XEU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 8WINtop 3% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBWINtop 6% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 3bottom 48% |
| Drive bays | 18WINtop 6% | 12top 15% |
| Volume | 23.4 Lbottom 20% | 17.1 LWINbottom 42% |
| Weight | 12.7 kgbottom 19% | 10.8 kgWINbottom 32% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-1886XU-RP | TS-H1655XEU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 18WINtop 6% | 12top 15% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 8WINtop 3% |
| Boost clock | 3.2 GHzWINtop 32% | 2.8 GHztop 47% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBWINtop 6% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 3bottom 48% |
| M.2 slots | – | 4top 2% |
| PCIe slots | – | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 2bottom 9% | 2bottom 9% |
| Weight | 12.7 kgbottom 19% | 10.8 kgWINbottom 32% |
| Volume | 23.4 Lbottom 20% | 17.1 LWINbottom 42% |
| Operating power | 117.9 WWINbottom 18% | 121.7 Wbottom 16% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-1886XU-RP | TS-H1655XEU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 70.1 | 88.5WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 18.2 | 30.8WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 19.2 | 40.7WIN |
| Home media server fit | No data | 0 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 59 | 100WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Max RAM matters most → the TS-1886XU-RP (128 GB vs 64 GB)
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-H1655XEU-RP (8 cores vs 4 cores)
More TS-1886XU-RP leads
- Drive bays: 18 bays vs 12 bays
- Boost clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.8 GHz
- Operating power: 117.9 W vs 121.7 W
More TS-H1655XEU-RP leads
- Volume: 17.1 L vs 23.4 L
- Weight: 10.8 kg vs 12.7 kg
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-1886XU-RP 24 Gbps vs 15 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-1886XU-RP 6.55 W vs 10.1 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-1886XU-RP 0.71 kg vs 0.9 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-1886XU-RP 120 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- base RAM 8 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, USB ports 2, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-H1655XEU-RP 100 vs 59
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-1886XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP?
- The TS-1886XU-RP, with 128 GB against 64 GB for the TS-H1655XEU-RP.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-1886XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP?
- The TS-1886XU-RP, with 18 bays against 12 bays for the TS-H1655XEU-RP.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-1886XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP?
- The TS-1886XU-RP, with 117.9 W against 121.7 W for the TS-H1655XEU-RP.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-1886XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP?
- The TS-H1655XEU-RP, with 10.8 kg against 12.7 kg for the TS-1886XU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-1886XU-RP and the QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-H1655XEU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)