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QNAP TS-262 Specs, Pros and Cons

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The quick verdict

  • StrengthsM.2 slots 2 (top 4%), operating power 12.4 W (top 4%)
  • WeaknessesLAN ports 1 (bottom 8%), CPU cores 2 (bottom 9%)
  • Best foranyone running it 24/7 on little power
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Longer bars mean a better value within the category (top %). The numbers are the actual specs.

In short

Bottom line. The QNAP TS-262 lists 2 drive bays, 2 CPU cores, boost clock 2.9 GHz, and base RAM 4 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 2 M.2 slots (top 4%), weight 2.61 kg (top 19%), and volume 3.92 L (top 8%), and its weak spots are 2 drive bays (bottom 11%), 2 CPU cores (bottom 9%), and 1 LAN ports (bottom 8%).

This page lays out the QNAP TS-262 from the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 2 bays (bottom 11% of 219). The TS-262 has 2 CPU cores (bottom 9% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 2.9 GHz (top 39% of 201). Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47% of 219). The TS-262's max RAM is 16 GB (bottom 48% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 2.5 Gbps (bottom 48% of 219). LAN ports: 1 port (bottom 8% of 219). The TS-262 has 2 M.2 slots (top 4% of 136). PCIe slots comes in at 1 slot (top 49% of 146). USB ports: 4 ports (top 35% of 219). The TS-262's weight is 2.61 kg (top 19% of 212). Volume comes in at 3.92 L (top 8% of 217).

Key points

M.2 slotsStrength

  • 2 slots
  • top 4% of 136 QNAP models

2 M.2 SSD cache slot(s) speed up frequently used files

WeightStrength

  • 2.61 kg
  • top 19% of 212 QNAP models

VolumeStrength

  • 3.92 L
  • top 8% of 217 QNAP models

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecTS-262
M.2 slots2top 4%
Operating power12.4 Wtop 4%
Volume3.92 Ltop 8%
Weight2.61 kgtop 19%
USB ports4top 35%
Boost clock2.9 GHztop 39%
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Full specifications
SpecTS-262
Drive bays2bottom 11%
CPU cores2bottom 9%
Boost clock2.9 GHztop 39%
Base RAM4 GBbottom 47%
Max RAM16 GBbottom 48%
Max LAN speed2.5 Gbpsbottom 48%
LAN ports1bottom 8%
M.2 slots2top 4%
PCIe slots1top 49%
USB ports4top 35%
Weight2.61 kgtop 19%
Volume3.92 Ltop 8%
Operating power12.4 Wtop 4%
Warranty2 yrbottom 35%
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)TS-262
Performance percentile20.6
Lightness percentile81.5
Compactness percentile91.9
Home media server fit72
Small office fit50
10GbE video editing fit40
Low-power compact 24/7 fit82

The details

Weak spots (bottom 25%)

  • 2 drive bays: bottom 11%
  • 2 CPU cores: bottom 9%
  • 1 LAN ports: bottom 8%

Performance and memory

  • Boost clock: 2.9 GHz (top 39%)
  • Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47%)
  • Max RAM: 16 GB (bottom 48%)

Storage and connections

  • Max LAN speed: 2.5 Gbps (bottom 48%)
  • PCIe slots: 1 slot (top 49%)
  • USB ports: 4 ports (top 35%)

Size, power and warranty

  • Operating power: 12.4 W (top 4%)
  • Warranty: 2 years (bottom 35%)

TS-262 vs the similar TS-262A8 match

  • CPU cores: 2 cores vs 4 cores
  • Operating power: 12.4 W vs 20.8 W
  • Warranty: 2 years vs 3 years

TS-262 vs the similar TS-46210 match, 1 more differ

  • Drive bays: 2 bays vs 4 bays
  • Weight: 2.61 kg vs 2.88 kg
  • Volume: 3.92 L vs 6.35 L

TS-262 vs the similar TS-462A7 match, 1 more differ

  • Drive bays: 2 bays vs 4 bays
  • CPU cores: 2 cores vs 4 cores
  • Operating power: 12.4 W vs 28.9 W

Combined metrics

  • Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 3
  • Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 2.5 Gbps
  • Operating power per bay: 6.22 W

Combined metrics

  • Weight per bay: 1.31 kg
  • Memory headroom (max minus base): 12 GB

Use-case scores

  • Low-power compact 24/7 use: 82
  • Home media server: 72

Use-case scores

  • Small-office file server: 50
  • 10GbE video editing: 40

Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.

FAQ

What is the max LAN speed of the QNAP TS-262?
2.5 Gbps.
What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-262?
16 GB.
How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-262 have?
2.
What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-262?
12.4 W.
How many M.2 slots does the QNAP TS-262 have?
2.