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QNAP TS-431P3 vs QNAP TS-453BMINI
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-453BMINIdraws 24.3 W, 2.4 W less than the TS-431P3
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-453BMINI3 of 6 differing specs (boost clock 2.3 GHz, USB ports 5)
- Best forTS-431P3 for small offices sharing filesTS-453BMINI for anyone running it 24/7 on little power
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 6 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-431P3 leads on 2 (max LAN speed and volume) and the QNAP TS-453BMINI on 3 (boost clock, USB ports, and operating power); 1 is within 2%. On our small-office file server index, the TS-431P3 scores 60/100 against 40/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-431P3 and QNAP TS-453BMINI compare. Boost clock: the TS-453BMINI at 2.3 GHz versus 1.7 GHz for the TS-431P3, 0.6 GHz higher (1.4x). Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-453BMINI ranks in the bottom 44% and the TS-431P3 in the bottom 19%. The TS-431P3 leads on max LAN speed, 2.5 Gbps to 1 Gbps, 2.5x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-431P3 ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-453BMINI in the bottom 22%. On USB ports, the TS-453BMINI posts 5 ports and the TS-431P3 3 ports, a gap of 2 ports. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-453BMINI ranks in the top 18% and the TS-431P3 in the bottom 27%. Volume: the TS-431P3 at 5.83 L versus 6.34 L for the TS-453BMINI, 0.51 L lower. Among 217 QNAP models, the TS-431P3 ranks in the top 17% and the TS-453BMINI in the top 22%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTS-431P3 leads
- TS-431P3 2.5 Gbps vs the TS-453BMINI at 1 Gbps
- the TS-431P3 is 2.5x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-431P3 in the bottom 48%, TS-453BMINI in the bottom 22%
100 GB copy: about 5 min vs about 13 min (theoretical)
USB portsTS-453BMINI leads
- TS-453BMINI 5 ports vs the TS-431P3 at 3 ports
- the TS-453BMINI has 1.7x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-453BMINI in the top 18%, TS-431P3 in the bottom 27%
2 more USB for drives or a UPS
Boost clockTS-453BMINI leads
- TS-453BMINI 2.3 GHz vs the TS-431P3 at 1.7 GHz
- the TS-453BMINI is 1.4x higher
- among 201 QNAP models: TS-453BMINI in the bottom 44%, TS-431P3 in the bottom 19%
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-431P3 | TS-453BMINI |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 2.3 GHzWINbottom 44% |
| Operating power | 26.7 Wtop 16% | 24.3 WWINtop 13% |
| Volume | 5.83 LWINtop 17% | 6.34 Ltop 22% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-431P3 | TS-453BMINI |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 2.3 GHzWINbottom 44% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 2bottom 38% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 2.01 kgtop 12% | 2 kgtop 11% |
| Volume | 5.83 LWINtop 17% | 6.34 Ltop 22% |
| Operating power | 26.7 Wtop 16% | 24.3 WWINtop 13% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-431P3 | TS-453BMINI |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 11.7 | 13WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 87.9 | 89.1WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 82.2WIN | 78.7 |
| Home media server fit | No data | 96 |
| Small office fit | 60WIN | 40 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 2 | 3WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 67 | 68WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TS-431P3 (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps)
- USB ports matters most → the TS-453BMINI (5 ports vs 3 ports)
More TS-431P3 leads
- Volume: 5.83 L vs 6.34 L
More TS-453BMINI leads
- Operating power: 24.3 W vs 26.7 W
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-431P3 3.5 Gbps vs 2 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-453BMINI 6.08 W vs 6.68 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: 0.5 kg on both
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 4 GB on both
Within 2%
- Weight: TS-431P3 2.01 kg, TS-453BMINI 2 kg
Same on both
- drive bays 4, CPU cores 4, base RAM 4 GB
- max RAM 8 GB, LAN ports 2, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-431P3 60 vs 40
- 10GbE video editing: TS-453BMINI 3 vs 2
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-453BMINI 68 vs 67
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-431P3 or the QNAP TS-453BMINI?
- The TS-431P3, with 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps for the TS-453BMINI.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-431P3 or the QNAP TS-453BMINI?
- The TS-453BMINI, with 24.3 W against 26.7 W for the TS-431P3.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-431P3 and the QNAP TS-453BMINI?
- A small-office file server: the TS-431P3. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-453BMINI. (based on our own use-case index)