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QNAP TS-410E vs QNAP TS-I410X
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-410Edraws 22.7 W, 2.9 W less than the TS-I410X
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-I410X3 of 5 differing specs (boost clock 3 GHz, max LAN speed 10 Gbps)
- Best forTS-410E for anyone running it 24/7 on little powerTS-I410X for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 5 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-410E leads on 2 (volume and operating power) and the QNAP TS-I410X on 3 (boost clock, max LAN speed, and weight). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-I410X scores 57/100 against 4/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-410E and QNAP TS-I410X compare. Boost clock: the TS-I410X at 3 GHz versus 2.6 GHz for the TS-410E, 0.4 GHz higher (1.2x). Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-I410X ranks in the top 38% and the TS-410E in the bottom 47%. The TS-I410X leads on max LAN speed, 10 Gbps to 2.5 Gbps, 4.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-I410X ranks in the top 2% and the TS-410E in the bottom 48%. On weight, the TS-I410X posts 3.1 kg and the TS-410E 3.87 kg, a gap of 0.77 kg. Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-I410X ranks in the top 22% and the TS-410E in the top 26%. Volume: the TS-410E at 2.6 L versus 2.72 L for the TS-I410X, 0.12 L lower. Among 217 QNAP models, the TS-410E ranks in the top 3% and the TS-I410X in the top 5%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTS-I410X leads
- TS-I410X 10 Gbps vs the TS-410E at 2.5 Gbps
- the TS-I410X is 4.0x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-I410X in the top 2%, TS-410E in the bottom 48%
100 GB copy: about 80 s vs about 5 min (theoretical)
WeightTS-I410X leads
- TS-I410X 3.1 kg vs the TS-410E at 3.87 kg
- the TS-I410X: 0.77 kg lighter
- among 212 QNAP models: TS-I410X in the top 22%, TS-410E in the top 26%
0.77 kg lighter (about 1 1.5 L bottles)
Boost clockTS-I410X leads
- TS-I410X 3 GHz vs the TS-410E at 2.6 GHz
- the TS-I410X is 1.2x higher
- among 201 QNAP models: TS-I410X in the top 38%, TS-410E in the bottom 47%
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-410E | TS-I410X |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 10 GbpsWINtop 2% |
| Weight | 3.87 kgtop 26% | 3.1 kgWINtop 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.6 GHzbottom 47% | 3 GHzWINtop 38% |
| Operating power | 22.7 WWINtop 11% | 25.6 Wtop 13% |
| Volume | 2.6 LWINtop 3% | 2.72 Ltop 5% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-410E | TS-I410X |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.6 GHzbottom 47% | 3 GHzWINtop 38% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 10 GbpsWINtop 2% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 2bottom 38% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 3.87 kgtop 26% | 3.1 kgWINtop 22% |
| Volume | 2.6 LWINtop 3% | 2.72 Ltop 5% |
| Operating power | 22.7 WWINtop 11% | 25.6 Wtop 13% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-410E | TS-I410X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 21.4 | 58.9WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 73.9 | 78.7WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 97.7WIN | 95.4 |
| Home media server fit | 100 | 100 |
| Small office fit | 60 | 60 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 4 | 57WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 77WIN | 74 |
The details
How to choose
- Operating power matters most → the TS-410E (22.7 W vs 25.6 W)
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TS-I410X (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps)
More TS-410E leads
- Operating power: 22.7 W vs 25.6 W
- Volume: 2.6 L vs 2.72 L
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-I410X 20 Gbps vs 5 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-410E 5.67 W vs 6.4 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-I410X 0.78 kg vs 0.97 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 0 GB on both
Same on both
- drive bays 4, CPU cores 4, base RAM 8 GB, max RAM 8 GB
- LAN ports 2, USB ports 4, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-I410X 57 vs 4
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-410E 77 vs 74
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which has the faster built-in LAN, the QNAP TS-410E or the QNAP TS-I410X?
- The TS-I410X, with 10 Gbps against 2.5 Gbps for the TS-410E.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-410E or the QNAP TS-I410X?
- The TS-410E, with 22.7 W against 25.6 W for the TS-I410X.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-410E or the QNAP TS-I410X?
- The TS-I410X, with 3.1 kg against 3.87 kg for the TS-410E.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-410E and the QNAP TS-I410X?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-I410X. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-410E. (based on our own use-case index)