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QNAP TS-351 vs QNAP TS-453BMINI
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-453BMINIdraws 24.3 W, 1.9 W less than the TS-351
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-453BMINI5 of 8 differing specs (drive bays 4, CPU cores 4)
- Best forTS-453BMINI for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 8 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-351 leads on 3 (boost clock, weight, and volume) and the QNAP TS-453BMINI on 5 (drive bays, CPU cores, LAN ports, and 2 more). On our home media server index, the TS-453BMINI scores 96/100 against 84/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-351 and QNAP TS-453BMINI compare. Drive bays: the TS-453BMINI at 4 bays versus 3 bays for the TS-351, 1 bay more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-453BMINI ranks in the bottom 35% and the TS-351 in the bottom 12%. The TS-453BMINI leads on CPU cores, 4 cores to 2 cores, 2.0x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-453BMINI ranks in the top 22% and the TS-351 in the bottom 9%. On boost clock, the TS-351 posts 2.58 GHz and the TS-453BMINI 2.3 GHz, a gap of 0.28 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-351 ranks in the bottom 46% and the TS-453BMINI in the bottom 44%. LAN ports: the TS-453BMINI at 2 ports versus 1 port for the TS-351, 1 port more (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-453BMINI ranks in the bottom 38% and the TS-351 in the bottom 8%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTS-453BMINI leads
- TS-453BMINI 4 cores vs the TS-351 at 2 cores
- the TS-453BMINI has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-453BMINI in the top 22%, TS-351 in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
LAN portsTS-453BMINI leads
- TS-453BMINI 2 ports vs the TS-351 at 1 port
- the TS-453BMINI has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-453BMINI in the bottom 38%, TS-351 in the bottom 8%
2 ports for link bonding or separate networks
USB portsTS-453BMINI leads
- TS-453BMINI 5 ports vs the TS-351 at 3 ports
- the TS-453BMINI has 1.7x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-453BMINI in the top 18%, TS-351 in the bottom 27%
2 more USB for drives or a UPS
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-351 | TS-453BMINI |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 2bottom 9% | 4WINtop 22% |
| LAN ports | 1bottom 8% | 2WINbottom 38% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Drive bays | 3bottom 12% | 4WINbottom 35% |
| Weight | 1.64 kgWINtop 8% | 2 kgtop 11% |
| Volume | 5.54 LWINtop 15% | 6.34 Ltop 22% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-351 | TS-453BMINI |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 3bottom 12% | 4WINbottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 2bottom 9% | 4WINtop 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.58 GHzWINbottom 46% | 2.3 GHzbottom 44% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 1bottom 8% | 2WINbottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | – |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 1.64 kgWINtop 8% | 2 kgtop 11% |
| Volume | 5.54 LWINtop 15% | 6.34 Ltop 22% |
| Operating power | 26.2 Wtop 15% | 24.3 WWINtop 13% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-351 | TS-453BMINI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 8.3 | 13WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 92.4WIN | 89.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 85.2WIN | 78.7 |
| Home media server fit | 84 | 96WIN |
| Small office fit | 33 | 40WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 18WIN | 3 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 68 | 68 |
The details
How to choose
- Weight matters most → the TS-351 (1.64 kg vs 2 kg)
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-453BMINI (4 cores vs 2 cores)
More TS-351 leads
- Weight: 1.64 kg vs 2 kg
- Volume: 5.54 L vs 6.34 L
- Boost clock: 2.58 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
More TS-453BMINI leads
- Drive bays: 4 bays vs 3 bays
- Operating power: 24.3 W vs 26.2 W
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-453BMINI 2 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-453BMINI 6.08 W vs 8.74 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-453BMINI 0.5 kg vs 0.55 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 4 GB on both
Same on both
- base RAM 4 GB, max RAM 8 GB, max LAN speed 1 Gbps, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-453BMINI 96 vs 84
- Small-office file server: TS-453BMINI 40 vs 33
- 10GbE video editing: TS-351 18 vs 3
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-351 or the QNAP TS-453BMINI?
- The TS-453BMINI, with 4 bays against 3 bays for the TS-351.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-351 or the QNAP TS-453BMINI?
- The TS-453BMINI, with 24.3 W against 26.2 W for the TS-351.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-351 or the QNAP TS-453BMINI?
- The TS-351, with 1.64 kg against 2 kg for the TS-453BMINI.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-351 and the QNAP TS-453BMINI?
- A home media server: the TS-453BMINI. (based on our own use-case index)