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QNAP TS-253E vs QNAP TS-364
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-253Edraws 24.2 W, 8.6 W less than the TS-364
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-253E6 of 9 differing specs (max RAM 16 GB, LAN ports 2)
- Best forTS-253E for anyone running it 24/7 on little powerTS-364 for people who keep movies and photos at home
Rankings and scores come from the specs alone and are not affected by affiliate commissions.
Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 9 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-253E leads on 6 (max RAM, LAN ports, USB ports, and 3 more) and the QNAP TS-364 on 2 (drive bays and boost clock); 1 is within 2%. On our home media server index, the TS-364 scores 88/100 against 76/100.
Using the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-253E and QNAP TS-364 compare. Drive bays: the TS-364 at 3 bays versus 2 bays for the TS-253E, 1 bay more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-364 ranks in the bottom 12% and the TS-253E in the bottom 11%. The TS-364 leads on boost clock, 2.9 GHz to 2.6 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-364 ranks in the top 39% and the TS-253E in the bottom 47%. On max RAM, the TS-253E posts 16 GB and the TS-364 8 GB, a gap of 8 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-253E ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-364 in the bottom 25%. LAN ports: the TS-253E at 2 ports versus 1 port for the TS-364, 1 port more (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-253E ranks in the bottom 38% and the TS-364 in the bottom 8%.
Key differences 3
Max RAMTS-253E leads
- TS-253E 16 GB vs the TS-364 at 8 GB
- the TS-253E has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-253E in the bottom 48%, TS-364 in the bottom 25%
Upgradable to 16 GB later
LAN portsTS-253E leads
- TS-253E 2 ports vs the TS-364 at 1 port
- the TS-253E has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-253E in the bottom 38%, TS-364 in the bottom 8%
2 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Drive baysTS-364 leads
- TS-364 3 bays vs the TS-253E at 2 bays
- the TS-364 has 1.5x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-364 in the bottom 12%, TS-253E in the bottom 11%
With 8 TB drives: 24 TB vs 16 TB raw
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-253E | TS-364 |
|---|---|---|
| Max RAM | 16 GBWINbottom 48% | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| LAN ports | 2WINbottom 38% | 1bottom 8% |
| Drive bays | 2bottom 11% | 3WINbottom 12% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Volume | 3.71 LWINtop 6% | 5.33 Ltop 12% |
| Operating power | 24.2 WWINtop 13% | 32.8 Wtop 23% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-253E | TS-364 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 2bottom 11% | 3WINbottom 12% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.6 GHzbottom 47% | 2.9 GHzWINtop 39% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBWINbottom 48% | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2WINbottom 38% | 1bottom 8% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| USB ports | 4WINtop 35% | 3bottom 27% |
| Weight | 2.57 kgtop 18% | 2.6 kgtop 18% |
| Volume | 3.71 LWINtop 6% | 5.33 Ltop 12% |
| Operating power | 24.2 WWINtop 13% | 32.8 Wtop 23% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-253E | TS-364 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 28.4WIN | 26.3 |
| Lightness percentile | 82.5WIN | 82 |
| Compactness percentile | 94.2WIN | 88.9 |
| Home media server fit | 76 | 88WIN |
| Small office fit | 50 | 53WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 22WIN | 21 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 73WIN | 63 |
The details
How to choose
- Max RAM matters most → the TS-253E (16 GB vs 8 GB)
- Drive bays matters most → the TS-364 (3 bays vs 2 bays)
More TS-253E leads (storage and connections)
- USB ports: 4 ports vs 3 ports
More TS-253E leads (size, power and warranty)
- Warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
- Volume: 3.71 L vs 5.33 L
- Operating power: 24.2 W vs 32.8 W
More TS-364 leads
- 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-364 10.9 W vs 12.1 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-364 0.87 kg vs 1.29 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-253E 8 GB vs 0 GB
Within 2%
- Weight: TS-253E 2.57 kg, TS-364 2.6 kg
Same on both
- CPU cores 4, base RAM 8 GB, max LAN speed 2.5 Gbps, M.2 slots 2
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-364 88 vs 76
- Small-office file server: TS-364 53 vs 50
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-253E 22 vs 21
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-253E 73 vs 63
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-253E or the QNAP TS-364?
- The TS-253E, with 16 GB against 8 GB for the TS-364.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-253E or the QNAP TS-364?
- The TS-364, with 3 bays against 2 bays for the TS-253E.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-253E or the QNAP TS-364?
- The TS-253E, with 24.2 W against 32.8 W for the TS-364.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-253E and the QNAP TS-364?
- A home media server: the TS-364. A small-office file server: the TS-364. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-253E. (based on our own use-case index)