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QNAP TS-351 Specs, Pros and Cons
The quick verdict
- StrengthsM.2 slots 2 (top 4%), weight 1.64 kg (top 8%)
- WeaknessesLAN ports 1 (bottom 8%), CPU cores 2 (bottom 9%)
- Best forpeople who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TS-351 lists 3 drive bays, 2 CPU cores, boost clock 2.58 GHz, and base RAM 4 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 2 M.2 slots (top 4%), weight 1.64 kg (top 8%), and volume 5.54 L (top 15%), and its weak spots are 3 drive bays (bottom 12%), 2 CPU cores (bottom 9%), and max RAM 8 GB (bottom 25%).
This page lays out the QNAP TS-351 from the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 3 bays (bottom 12% of 219). The TS-351 has 2 CPU cores (bottom 9% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 2.58 GHz (bottom 46% of 201). Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47% of 219). The TS-351's max RAM is 8 GB (bottom 25% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 1 Gbps (bottom 22% of 219). LAN ports: 1 port (bottom 8% of 219). The TS-351 has 2 M.2 slots (top 4% of 136). USB ports comes in at 3 ports (bottom 27% of 219). Weight: 1.64 kg (top 8% of 212). The TS-351's volume is 5.54 L (top 15% of 217). Operating power comes in at 26.2 W (top 14% of 208).
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
- 1.64 kg
- top 8% of 212 QNAP models
VolumeStrength
- 5.54 L
- top 15% of 217 QNAP models
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-351 |
|---|---|
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% |
| Weight | 1.64 kgtop 8% |
| Volume | 5.54 Ltop 15% |
| Operating power | 26.2 Wtop 15% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Boost clock | 2.58 GHzbottom 46% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-351 |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | 3bottom 12% |
| CPU cores | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 2.58 GHzbottom 46% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 1bottom 8% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% |
| 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-351 |
|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 8.3 |
| Lightness percentile | 92.4 |
| Compactness percentile | 85.2 |
| Home media server fit | 84 |
| Small office fit | 33 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 18 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 68 |
The details
Weak spots (bottom 25%)
- 3 drive bays: bottom 12%
- 2 CPU cores: bottom 9%
- Max RAM 8 GB: bottom 25%
Weak spots (bottom 25%)
- Max LAN speed 1 Gbps: bottom 22%
- 1 LAN ports: bottom 8%
Performance and memory
- Boost clock: 2.58 GHz (bottom 46%)
- Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47%)
Storage and connections
- USB ports: 3 ports (bottom 27%)
Size, power and warranty
- Operating power: 26.2 W (top 14%)
- Warranty: 2 years (bottom 35%)
TS-351 vs the similar TS-451D25 match, 3 more differ
- Drive bays: 3 bays vs 4 bays
- Boost clock: 2.58 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- LAN ports: 1 port vs 2 ports
TS-351 vs the similar TS-453BMINI4 match, 5 more differ
- Drive bays: 3 bays vs 4 bays
- CPU cores: 2 cores vs 4 cores
- Boost clock: 2.58 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
TS-351 vs the similar TS-3646 match, 4 more differ
- CPU cores: 2 cores vs 4 cores
- Boost clock: 2.58 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
- Base RAM: 4 GB vs 8 GB
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 1 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: 8.74 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: 0.55 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 4 GB
Use-case scores
- Home media server: 84
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: 68
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: 33
- 10GbE video editing: 18
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-351?
- 1 Gbps.
- What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-351?
- 8 GB.
- How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-351 have?
- 3.
- What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-351?
- 26.2 W.
- How many M.2 slots does the QNAP TS-351 have?
- 2.