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QNAP TS-2477XU-RP vs QNAP TS-2483XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-2477XU-RPdraws 144 W, 25 W less than the TS-2483XU-RP
- Spec leadeach leads on 2 of 5 differing specs
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 5 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-2477XU-RP leads on 2 (CPU cores and operating power) and the QNAP TS-2483XU-RP on 2 (max RAM and LAN ports); 1 is within 2%.
Using the 11 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-2477XU-RP and QNAP TS-2483XU-RP compare. CPU cores: the TS-2477XU-RP at 8 cores versus 6 cores for the TS-2483XU-RP, 2 cores more (1.3x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-2477XU-RP ranks in the top 3% and the TS-2483XU-RP in the top 13%. The TS-2483XU-RP leads on max RAM, 128 GB to 64 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-2483XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TS-2477XU-RP in the top 19%. On LAN ports, the TS-2483XU-RP posts 6 ports and the TS-2477XU-RP 4 ports, a gap of 2 ports. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-2483XU-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TS-2477XU-RP in the top 18%. Operating power: the TS-2477XU-RP at 144 W versus 169 W for the TS-2483XU-RP, 25 W lower (1.2x). Among 208 QNAP models, the TS-2477XU-RP ranks in the bottom 10% and the TS-2483XU-RP in the bottom 7%.
Key differences 3
Max RAMTS-2483XU-RP leads
- TS-2483XU-RP 128 GB vs the TS-2477XU-RP at 64 GB
- the TS-2483XU-RP has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-2483XU-RP in the top 6%, TS-2477XU-RP in the top 19%
Upgradable to 128 GB later
LAN portsTS-2483XU-RP leads
- TS-2483XU-RP 6 ports vs the TS-2477XU-RP at 4 ports
- the TS-2483XU-RP has 1.5x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-2483XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-2477XU-RP in the top 18%
6 ports for link bonding or separate networks
CPU coresTS-2477XU-RP leads
- TS-2477XU-RP 8 cores vs the TS-2483XU-RP at 6 cores
- the TS-2477XU-RP has 1.3x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-2477XU-RP in the top 3%, TS-2483XU-RP in the top 13%
8 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-2477XU-RP | TS-2483XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 128 GBWINtop 6% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| CPU cores | 8WINtop 3% | 6top 13% |
| Operating power | 144 WWINbottom 10% | 169 Wbottom 7% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-2477XU-RP | TS-2483XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 24top 2% | 24top 2% |
| CPU cores | 8WINtop 3% | 6top 13% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHztop 17% | – |
| Base RAM | 16 GBtop 14% | 16 GBtop 14% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 128 GBWINtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| PCIe slots | 4top 1% | – |
| USB ports | 6top 4% | 6top 4% |
| Weight | 22.7 kgbottom 3% | 22.9 kgbottom 2% |
| Volume | 56.9 Lbottom 2% | 56.9 Lbottom 2% |
| Operating power | 144 WWINbottom 10% | 169 Wbottom 7% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-2477XU-RP | TS-2483XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 94 | No data |
| Lightness percentile | 2.4WIN | 1.4 |
| Compactness percentile | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 84 | No data |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-2477XU-RP (8 cores vs 6 cores)
- Max RAM matters most → the TS-2483XU-RP (128 GB vs 64 GB)
More TS-2477XU-RP leads
- Operating power: 144 W vs 169 W
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-2483XU-RP 24 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-2477XU-RP 6 W vs 7.04 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-2477XU-RP 0.94 kg vs 0.95 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-2483XU-RP 112 GB vs 48 GB
Within 2%
- Weight: TS-2477XU-RP 22.7 kg, TS-2483XU-RP 22.9 kg
Same on both
- drive bays 24, base RAM 16 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- USB ports 6, volume 56.9 L, warranty 3 years
FAQ
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-2477XU-RP or the QNAP TS-2483XU-RP?
- The TS-2483XU-RP, with 128 GB against 64 GB for the TS-2477XU-RP.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-2477XU-RP or the QNAP TS-2483XU-RP?
- The TS-2477XU-RP, with 144 W against 169 W for the TS-2483XU-RP.