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QNAP TS-332X Specs, Pros and Cons
The quick verdict
- Strengthsmax LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), M.2 slots 3 (top 3%)
- Weaknessesdrive bays 3 (bottom 12%), boost clock 1.7 GHz (bottom 19%)
- Best forcreators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TS-332X lists 3 drive bays, 4 CPU cores, boost clock 1.7 GHz, and base RAM 4 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 4 CPU cores (top 22%), max LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), and 3 M.2 slots (top 3%), and its weak spots are 3 drive bays (bottom 12%) and boost clock 1.7 GHz (bottom 19%).
This page lays out the QNAP TS-332X from the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 3 bays (bottom 12% of 219). The TS-332X has 4 CPU cores (top 22% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 1.7 GHz (bottom 19% of 201). Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47% of 219). The TS-332X's max RAM is 16 GB (bottom 48% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 10 Gbps (top 2% of 219). LAN ports: 3 ports (bottom 48% of 219). The TS-332X has 3 M.2 slots (top 3% of 136). USB ports comes in at 3 ports (bottom 27% of 219). Weight: 1.64 kg (top 8% of 212). The TS-332X's volume is 5.54 L (top 15% of 217). Operating power comes in at 26.2 W (top 14% of 208).
Key points
CPU coresStrength
- 4 cores
- top 22% of 204 QNAP models
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Max LAN speedStrength
- 10 Gbps
- top 2% of 219 QNAP models
100 GB copy in about 80 s (theoretical)
M.2 slotsStrength
- 3 slots
- top 3% of 136 QNAP models
3 M.2 SSD cache slot(s) speed up frequently used files
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-332X |
|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| M.2 slots | 3top 3% |
| Weight | 1.64 kgtop 8% |
| Volume | 5.54 Ltop 15% |
| Operating power | 26.2 Wtop 15% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-332X |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | 3bottom 12% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% |
| M.2 slots | 3top 3% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% |
| Weight | 1.64 kgtop 8% |
| Volume | 5.54 Ltop 15% |
| Operating power | 26.2 Wtop 15% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-332X |
|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 56.8 |
| Lightness percentile | 92.4 |
| Compactness percentile | 85.2 |
| Small office fit | 57 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 80 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 68 |
The details
Weak spots (bottom 25%)
- 3 drive bays: bottom 12%
- Boost clock 1.7 GHz: bottom 19%
Performance and memory
- Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47%)
- Max RAM: 16 GB (bottom 48%)
Storage and connections
- LAN ports: 3 ports (bottom 48%)
- USB ports: 3 ports (bottom 27%)
Size, power and warranty
- Weight: 1.64 kg (top 8%)
- Volume: 5.54 L (top 15%)
Size, power and warranty
- Operating power: 26.2 W (top 14%)
- Warranty: 2 years (bottom 35%)
TS-332X vs the similar TS-432X6 match, 2 more differ
- Drive bays: 3 bays vs 4 bays
- Boost clock: 1.7 GHz vs 2 GHz
- USB ports: 3 ports vs 2 ports
TS-332X vs the similar TS-431X37 match, 1 more differ
- Drive bays: 3 bays vs 4 bays
- Max RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- Weight: 1.64 kg vs 3.19 kg
TS-332X vs the similar TS-432XEU5 match, 2 more differ
- Drive bays: 3 bays vs 4 bays
- USB ports: 3 ports vs 4 ports
- Weight: 1.64 kg vs 4.91 kg
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 12 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: 8.74 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: 0.55 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 12 GB
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: 80
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: 68
- Small-office file server: 57
Not in the official specs
- PCIe slots
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-332X?
- 10 Gbps.
- What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-332X?
- 16 GB.
- How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-332X have?
- 3.
- What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-332X?
- 26.2 W.
- How many M.2 slots does the QNAP TS-332X have?
- 3.