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QNAP TS-431X Specs, Pros and Cons

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The quick verdict

  • Strengthsmax LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), weight 2.01 kg (top 12%)
  • WeaknessesCPU cores 2 (bottom 9%), base RAM 2 GB (bottom 14%)
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In short

Bottom line. The QNAP TS-431X lists 4 drive bays, 2 CPU cores, boost clock 1.7 GHz, and base RAM 2 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are max LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), weight 2.01 kg (top 12%), and volume 5.92 L (top 20%), and its weak spots are 2 CPU cores (bottom 9%), boost clock 1.7 GHz (bottom 19%), and base RAM 2 GB (bottom 14%).

This page lays out the QNAP TS-431X from the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 4 bays (bottom 35% of 219). The TS-431X has 2 CPU cores (bottom 9% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 1.7 GHz (bottom 19% of 201). Base RAM: 2 GB (bottom 14% of 219). The TS-431X's max RAM is 8 GB (bottom 25% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 10 Gbps (top 2% of 219). LAN ports: 3 ports (bottom 48% of 219). The TS-431X has 3 USB ports (bottom 27% of 219). Weight comes in at 2.01 kg (top 12% of 212). Volume: 5.92 L (top 20% of 217). The TS-431X's operating power is 26.7 W (top 16% of 208). Warranty comes in at 2 years (bottom 35% of 214).

Key points

Max LAN speedStrength

  • 10 Gbps
  • top 2% of 219 QNAP models

100 GB copy in about 80 s (theoretical)

WeightStrength

  • 2.01 kg
  • top 12% of 212 QNAP models

VolumeStrength

  • 5.92 L
  • top 20% of 217 QNAP models

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecTS-431X
Max LAN speed10 Gbpstop 2%
Weight2.01 kgtop 12%
Operating power26.7 Wtop 16%
Volume5.92 Ltop 20%
LAN ports3bottom 48%
Drive bays4bottom 35%
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Full specifications
SpecTS-431X
Drive bays4bottom 35%
CPU cores2bottom 9%
Boost clock1.7 GHzbottom 19%
Base RAM2 GBbottom 14%
Max RAM8 GBbottom 25%
Max LAN speed10 Gbpstop 2%
LAN ports3bottom 48%
USB ports3bottom 27%
Weight2.01 kgtop 12%
Volume5.92 Ltop 20%
Operating power26.7 Wtop 16%
Warranty2 yrbottom 35%
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)TS-431X
Performance percentile21.9
Lightness percentile87.9
Compactness percentile79.9
Small office fit60
10GbE video editing fit49
Low-power compact 24/7 fit67

The details

Weak spots (bottom 25%)

  • 2 CPU cores: bottom 9%
  • Boost clock 1.7 GHz: bottom 19%

Weak spots (bottom 25%)

  • Base RAM 2 GB: bottom 14%
  • Max RAM 8 GB: bottom 25%

Storage and connections

  • Drive bays: 4 bays (bottom 35%)
  • LAN ports: 3 ports (bottom 48%)
  • USB ports: 3 ports (bottom 27%)

Size, power and warranty

  • Operating power: 26.7 W (top 16%)
  • Warranty: 2 years (bottom 35%)

TS-431X vs the similar TS-431KX9 match

  • CPU cores: 2 cores vs 4 cores
  • Weight: 2.01 kg vs 3.47 kg
  • Volume: 5.92 L vs 5.83 L

TS-431X vs the similar TS-431X37 match, 1 more differ

  • CPU cores: 2 cores vs 4 cores
  • Base RAM: 2 GB vs 4 GB
  • Weight: 2.01 kg vs 3.19 kg

TS-431X vs the similar TS-431XEU6 match, 3 more differ

  • CPU cores: 2 cores vs 4 cores
  • USB ports: 3 ports vs 4 ports
  • Weight: 2.01 kg vs 5 kg

Combined metrics

  • Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 12 Gbps
  • Operating power per bay: 6.68 W

Combined metrics

  • Weight per bay: 0.5 kg
  • Memory headroom (max minus base): 6 GB

Use-case scores

  • Low-power compact 24/7 use: 67
  • Small-office file server: 60
  • 10GbE video editing: 49

Not in the official specs

  • M.2 slots and PCIe slots

Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.

FAQ

What is the max LAN speed of the QNAP TS-431X?
10 Gbps.
What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-431X?
8 GB.
How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-431X have?
4.
What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-431X?
26.7 W.
What is the weight of the QNAP TS-431X?
2.01 kg.