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QNAP TS-410E vs QNAP TS-462A
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-410Edraws 22.7 W, 6.2 W less than the TS-462A
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-410E3 of 5 differing specs (base RAM 8 GB, LAN ports 2)
- Best forTS-462A for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 5 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-410E leads on 3 (base RAM, LAN ports, and operating power) and the QNAP TS-462A on 2 (boost clock and max RAM). On our small-office file server index, the TS-462A scores 64/100 against 60/100.
Using the 10 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-410E and QNAP TS-462A compare. Boost clock: the TS-462A at 2.9 GHz versus 2.6 GHz for the TS-410E, 0.3 GHz higher. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-462A ranks in the top 39% and the TS-410E in the bottom 47%. The TS-410E leads on base RAM, 8 GB to 4 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-410E ranks in the top 23% and the TS-462A in the bottom 47%. On max RAM, the TS-462A posts 16 GB and the TS-410E 8 GB, a gap of 8 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-462A ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-410E in the bottom 25%. LAN ports: the TS-410E at 2 ports versus 1 port for the TS-462A, 1 port more (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-410E ranks in the bottom 38% and the TS-462A in the bottom 8%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-410E leads
- TS-410E 8 GB vs the TS-462A at 4 GB
- the TS-410E has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-410E in the top 23%, TS-462A in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMTS-462A leads
- TS-462A 16 GB vs the TS-410E at 8 GB
- the TS-462A has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-462A in the bottom 48%, TS-410E in the bottom 25%
Upgradable to 16 GB later
LAN portsTS-410E leads
- TS-410E 2 ports vs the TS-462A at 1 port
- the TS-410E has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-410E in the bottom 38%, TS-462A in the bottom 8%
2 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-410E | TS-462A |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 16 GBWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2WINbottom 38% | 1bottom 8% |
| Operating power | 22.7 WWINtop 11% | 28.9 Wtop 19% |
| Boost clock | 2.6 GHzbottom 47% | 2.9 GHzWINtop 39% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-410E | TS-462A |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.6 GHzbottom 47% | 2.9 GHzWINtop 39% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 16 GBWINbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2WINbottom 38% | 1bottom 8% |
| M.2 slots | – | 2top 4% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 3.87 kgtop 26% | – |
| Volume | 2.6 Ltop 3% | – |
| Operating power | 22.7 WWINtop 11% | 28.9 Wtop 19% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-410E | TS-462A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 21.4 | 35.4WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 73.9 | No data |
| Compactness percentile | 97.7 | No data |
| Home media server fit | 100 | No data |
| Small office fit | 60 | 64WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 4 | 23WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 77 | No data |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-410E (8 GB vs 4 GB)
- Max RAM matters most → the TS-462A (16 GB vs 8 GB)
More TS-410E leads
- Operating power: 22.7 W vs 28.9 W
More TS-462A leads
- Boost clock: 2.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-410E 5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-410E 5.67 W vs 7.22 W
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-462A 12 GB vs 0 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 4, CPU cores 4, max LAN speed 2.5 Gbps
- USB ports 4, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-462A 64 vs 60
- 10GbE video editing: TS-462A 23 vs 4
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-410E or the QNAP TS-462A?
- The TS-462A, with 16 GB against 8 GB for the TS-410E.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-410E or the QNAP TS-462A?
- The TS-410E, with 22.7 W against 28.9 W for the TS-462A.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-410E and the QNAP TS-462A?
- A small-office file server: the TS-462A. (based on our own use-case index)