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QNAP TS-2477XU-RP vs QNAP TVS-2472XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-2477XU-RPdraws 144 W, 27.3 W less than the TVS-2472XU-RP
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-2477XU-RP4 of 7 differing specs (CPU cores 8, boost clock 4.1 GHz)
- Best forTS-2477XU-RP for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-2477XU-RP leads on 4 (CPU cores, boost clock, base RAM, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-2472XU-RP on 3 (LAN ports, PCIe slots, and weight). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-2477XU-RP scores 84/100 against 82/100.
Using the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-2477XU-RP and QNAP TVS-2472XU-RP compare. CPU cores: the TS-2477XU-RP at 8 cores versus 6 cores for the TVS-2472XU-RP, 2 cores more (1.3x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-2477XU-RP ranks in the top 3% and the TVS-2472XU-RP in the top 13%. The TS-2477XU-RP leads on boost clock, 4.1 GHz to 3 GHz, 1.4x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-2477XU-RP ranks in the top 17% and the TVS-2472XU-RP in the top 38%. On base RAM, the TS-2477XU-RP posts 16 GB and the TVS-2472XU-RP 8 GB, a gap of 8 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-2477XU-RP ranks in the top 14% and the TVS-2472XU-RP in the top 23%. LAN ports: the TVS-2472XU-RP at 6 ports versus 4 ports for the TS-2477XU-RP, 2 ports more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-2472XU-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TS-2477XU-RP in the top 18%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-2477XU-RP leads
- TS-2477XU-RP 16 GB vs the TVS-2472XU-RP at 8 GB
- the TS-2477XU-RP has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-2477XU-RP in the top 14%, TVS-2472XU-RP in the top 23%
16 GB out of the box for several apps
LAN portsTVS-2472XU-RP leads
- TVS-2472XU-RP 6 ports vs the TS-2477XU-RP at 4 ports
- the TVS-2472XU-RP has 1.5x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-2472XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-2477XU-RP in the top 18%
6 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Boost clockTS-2477XU-RP leads
- TS-2477XU-RP 4.1 GHz vs the TVS-2472XU-RP at 3 GHz
- the TS-2477XU-RP is 1.4x higher
- among 201 QNAP models: TS-2477XU-RP in the top 17%, TVS-2472XU-RP in the top 38%
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-2477XU-RP | TVS-2472XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 16 GBWINtop 14% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHzWINtop 17% | 3 GHztop 38% |
| CPU cores | 8WINtop 3% | 6top 13% |
| PCIe slots | 4top 1% | 5WINtop 1% |
| Operating power | 144 WWINbottom 10% | 171.3 Wbottom 7% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-2477XU-RP | TVS-2472XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 24top 2% | 24top 2% |
| CPU cores | 8WINtop 3% | 6top 13% |
| Boost clock | 4.1 GHzWINtop 17% | 3 GHztop 38% |
| Base RAM | 16 GBWINtop 14% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| PCIe slots | 4top 1% | 5WINtop 1% |
| USB ports | 6top 4% | 6top 4% |
| Weight | 22.7 kgbottom 3% | 20.7 kgWINbottom 4% |
| Volume | 56.9 Lbottom 2% | 56.9 Lbottom 2% |
| Operating power | 144 WWINbottom 10% | 171.3 Wbottom 7% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-2477XU-RP | TVS-2472XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 94WIN | 85.9 |
| Lightness percentile | 2.4 | 2.8WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Home media server fit | No data | 0 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 84WIN | 82 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-2477XU-RP (16 GB vs 8 GB)
- LAN ports matters most → the TVS-2472XU-RP (6 ports vs 4 ports)
More TS-2477XU-RP leads
- CPU cores: 8 cores vs 6 cores
- Operating power: 144 W vs 171.3 W
More TVS-2472XU-RP leads
- PCIe slots: 5 slots vs 4 slots
- Weight: 20.7 kg vs 22.7 kg
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TVS-2472XU-RP 24 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-2477XU-RP 6 W vs 7.14 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-2472XU-RP 0.86 kg vs 0.94 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-2472XU-RP 56 GB vs 48 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 24, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- USB ports 6, volume 56.9 L, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-2477XU-RP 84 vs 82
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-2477XU-RP or the QNAP TVS-2472XU-RP?
- The TS-2477XU-RP, with 144 W against 171.3 W for the TVS-2472XU-RP.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-2477XU-RP or the QNAP TVS-2472XU-RP?
- The TVS-2472XU-RP, with 20.7 kg against 22.7 kg for the TS-2477XU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-2477XU-RP and the QNAP TVS-2472XU-RP?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-2477XU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)