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QNAP TS-431P2 vs QNAP TS-433
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-4334 of 7 differing specs (boost clock 2 GHz, base RAM 4 GB)
- Best forTS-433 for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-431P2 leads on 2 (max RAM and weight) and the QNAP TS-433 on 4 (boost clock, base RAM, max LAN speed, and 1 more); 1 is within 2%. On our small-office file server index, the TS-433 scores 56/100 against 40/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-431P2 and QNAP TS-433 compare. Boost clock: the TS-433 at 2 GHz versus 1.7 GHz for the TS-431P2, 0.3 GHz higher (1.2x). Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-433 ranks in the bottom 27% and the TS-431P2 in the bottom 19%. The TS-433 leads on base RAM, 4 GB to 1 GB, 4.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-433 ranks in the bottom 47% and the TS-431P2 in the bottom 6%. On max RAM, the TS-431P2 posts 8 GB and the TS-433 4 GB, a gap of 4 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-431P2 ranks in the bottom 25% and the TS-433 in the bottom 8%. Max LAN speed: the TS-433 at 2.5 Gbps versus 1 Gbps for the TS-431P2, 1.5 Gbps higher (2.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-433 ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-431P2 in the bottom 22%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-433 leads
- TS-433 4 GB vs the TS-431P2 at 1 GB
- the TS-433 has 4.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-433 in the bottom 47%, TS-431P2 in the bottom 6%
4 GB out of the box for several apps
Max LAN speedTS-433 leads
- TS-433 2.5 Gbps vs the TS-431P2 at 1 Gbps
- the TS-433 is 2.5x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-433 in the bottom 48%, TS-431P2 in the bottom 22%
100 GB copy: about 5 min vs about 13 min (theoretical)
Max RAMTS-431P2 leads
- TS-431P2 8 GB vs the TS-433 at 4 GB
- the TS-431P2 has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-431P2 in the bottom 25%, TS-433 in the bottom 8%
Upgradable to 8 GB later
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-431P2 | TS-433 |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 1 GBbottom 6% | 4 GBWINbottom 47% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBWINbottom 25% | 4 GBbottom 8% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 2 GHzWINbottom 27% |
| Operating power | 23.7 Wtop 12% | 22.5 WWINtop 10% |
| Weight | 2.01 kgWINtop 12% | 2.07 kgtop 14% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-431P2 | TS-433 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 2 GHzWINbottom 27% |
| Base RAM | 1 GBbottom 6% | 4 GBWINbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBWINbottom 25% | 4 GBbottom 8% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 2bottom 38% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 3bottom 27% |
| Weight | 2.01 kgWINtop 12% | 2.07 kgtop 14% |
| Volume | 5.92 Ltop 20% | 5.83 Ltop 17% |
| Operating power | 23.7 Wtop 12% | 22.5 WWINtop 10% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-431P2 | TS-433 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 9.1 | 10.4WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 87.9WIN | 86.7 |
| Compactness percentile | 79.9 | 82.2WIN |
| Small office fit | 40 | 56WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 2 | 2 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 69 | 70WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Max RAM matters most → the TS-431P2 (8 GB vs 4 GB)
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-433 (4 GB vs 1 GB)
More TS-431P2 leads
- Weight: 2.01 kg vs 2.07 kg
More TS-433 leads
- Boost clock: 2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
- Operating power: 22.5 W vs 23.7 W
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-433 3.5 Gbps vs 2 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-433 5.64 W vs 5.93 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-431P2 0.5 kg vs 0.52 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-431P2 7 GB vs 0 GB
Within 2%
- Volume: TS-431P2 5.92 L, TS-433 5.83 L
Same on both
- drive bays 4, CPU cores 4, LAN ports 2
- USB ports 3, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-433 56 vs 40
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-433 70 vs 69
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-431P2 or the QNAP TS-433?
- The TS-433, with 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps for the TS-431P2.
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-431P2 or the QNAP TS-433?
- The TS-431P2, with 8 GB against 4 GB for the TS-433.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-431P2 or the QNAP TS-433?
- The TS-433, with 22.5 W against 23.7 W for the TS-431P2.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-431P2 or the QNAP TS-433?
- The TS-431P2, with 2.01 kg against 2.07 kg for the TS-433.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-431P2 and the QNAP TS-433?
- A small-office file server: the TS-433. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-433. (based on our own use-case index)