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QNAP TS-253E vs QNAP TS-262
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-262draws 12.4 W, 11.8 W less than the TS-253E
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-253E5 of 8 differing specs (CPU cores 4, base RAM 8 GB)
- Best forTS-253E for people who keep movies and photos at homeTS-262 for anyone running it 24/7 on little power
Rankings and scores come from the specs alone and are not affected by affiliate commissions.
Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 8 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-253E leads on 5 (CPU cores, base RAM, LAN ports, and 2 more) and the QNAP TS-262 on 2 (boost clock and operating power); 1 is within 2%. On our home media server index, the TS-253E scores 76/100 against 72/100.
Using the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-253E and QNAP TS-262 compare. CPU cores: the TS-253E at 4 cores versus 2 cores for the TS-262, 2 cores more (2.0x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-253E ranks in the top 22% and the TS-262 in the bottom 9%. The TS-262 leads on boost clock, 2.9 GHz to 2.6 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-262 ranks in the top 39% and the TS-253E in the bottom 47%. On base RAM, the TS-253E posts 8 GB and the TS-262 4 GB, a gap of 4 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-253E ranks in the top 23% and the TS-262 in the bottom 47%. LAN ports: the TS-253E at 2 ports versus 1 port for the TS-262, 1 port more (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-253E ranks in the bottom 38% and the TS-262 in the bottom 8%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTS-253E leads
- TS-253E 4 cores vs the TS-262 at 2 cores
- the TS-253E has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-253E in the top 22%, TS-262 in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMTS-253E leads
- TS-253E 8 GB vs the TS-262 at 4 GB
- the TS-253E has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-253E in the top 23%, TS-262 in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
LAN portsTS-253E leads
- TS-253E 2 ports vs the TS-262 at 1 port
- the TS-253E has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-253E in the bottom 38%, TS-262 in the bottom 8%
2 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-253E | TS-262 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| LAN ports | 2WINbottom 38% | 1bottom 8% |
| Operating power | 24.2 Wtop 13% | 12.4 WWINtop 4% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Boost clock | 2.6 GHzbottom 47% | 2.9 GHzWINtop 39% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-253E | TS-262 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 2bottom 11% | 2bottom 11% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 2.6 GHzbottom 47% | 2.9 GHzWINtop 39% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% | 16 GBbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2WINbottom 38% | 1bottom 8% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | – | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 2.57 kgtop 18% | 2.61 kgtop 19% |
| Volume | 3.71 LWINtop 6% | 3.92 Ltop 8% |
| Operating power | 24.2 Wtop 13% | 12.4 WWINtop 4% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-253E | TS-262 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 28.4WIN | 20.6 |
| Lightness percentile | 82.5WIN | 81.5 |
| Compactness percentile | 94.2WIN | 91.9 |
| Home media server fit | 76WIN | 72 |
| Small office fit | 50 | 50 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 22 | 40WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 73 | 82WIN |
The details
How to choose
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-253E (4 cores vs 2 cores)
- Operating power matters most → the TS-262 (12.4 W vs 24.2 W)
More TS-253E leads
- Warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
- Volume: 3.71 L vs 3.92 L
More TS-262 leads
- Operating power: 12.4 W vs 24.2 W
- Boost clock: 2.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-253E 5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-262 6.22 W vs 12.1 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-253E 1.29 kg vs 1.31 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-262 12 GB vs 8 GB
Within 2%
- Weight: TS-253E 2.57 kg, TS-262 2.61 kg
Same on both
- drive bays 2, max RAM 16 GB, max LAN speed 2.5 Gbps
- M.2 slots 2, USB ports 4
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-253E 76 vs 72
- 10GbE video editing: TS-262 40 vs 22
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-262 82 vs 73
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-253E or the QNAP TS-262?
- The TS-262, with 12.4 W against 24.2 W for the TS-253E.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-253E and the QNAP TS-262?
- A home media server: the TS-253E. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-262. (based on our own use-case index)