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QNAP TS-431X3 Specs, Pros and Cons
The quick verdict
- Strengthsmax LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), volume 5.83 L (top 17%)
- Weaknessesboost clock 1.7 GHz (bottom 19%), max RAM 8 GB (bottom 25%)
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TS-431X3 lists 4 drive bays, 4 CPU cores, boost clock 1.7 GHz, and base RAM 4 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 4 CPU cores (top 22%), max LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), and weight 3.19 kg (top 22%), and its weak spots are boost clock 1.7 GHz (bottom 19%) and max RAM 8 GB (bottom 25%).
This page lays out the QNAP TS-431X3 from the 11 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 4 bays (bottom 35% of 219). The TS-431X3 has 4 CPU cores (top 22% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 1.7 GHz (bottom 19% of 201). Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47% of 219). The TS-431X3'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-431X3 has 3 USB ports (bottom 27% of 219). Weight comes in at 3.19 kg (top 22% of 212). Volume: 5.83 L (top 17% of 217). The TS-431X3's warranty is 2 years (bottom 35% of 214). Strengths (top 25% of 219 QNAP models): 4 CPU cores, top 22%; max LAN speed 10 Gbps, top 2%; weight 3.19 kg, top 22%; volume 5.83 L, top 17%.
Key points
CPU coresStrength
- 4 cores
- top 22% of 204 QNAP models
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Max LAN speedStrength
- 10 Gbps
- top 2% of 219 QNAP models
100 GB copy in about 80 s (theoretical)
WeightStrength
- 3.19 kg
- top 22% of 212 QNAP models
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-431X3 |
|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| Volume | 5.83 Ltop 17% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% |
| Weight | 3.19 kgtop 22% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-431X3 |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% |
| Weight | 3.19 kgtop 22% |
| Volume | 5.83 Ltop 17% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-431X3 |
|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 33.3 |
| Lightness percentile | 78.2 |
| Compactness percentile | 82.2 |
| Small office fit | 60 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 52 |
The details
Weak spots (bottom 25%)
- Boost clock 1.7 GHz: bottom 19%
- Max RAM 8 GB: bottom 25%
Performance and memory
- Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47%)
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
- Volume: 5.83 L (top 17%)
- Warranty: 2 years (bottom 35%)
TS-431X3 vs the similar TS-431KX9 match
- Base RAM: 4 GB vs 2 GB
- Weight: 3.19 kg vs 3.47 kg
TS-431X3 vs the similar TS-332X7 match, 1 more differ
- Drive bays: 4 bays vs 3 bays
- Max RAM: 8 GB vs 16 GB
- Weight: 3.19 kg vs 1.64 kg
TS-431X3 vs the similar TS-431X7 match, 1 more differ
- CPU cores: 4 cores vs 2 cores
- Base RAM: 4 GB vs 2 GB
- Weight: 3.19 kg vs 2.01 kg
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 13.5 Gbps
- Weight per bay: 0.8 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 4 GB
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: 60
- 10GbE video editing: 52
Not in the official specs
- M.2 slots, PCIe slots, and operating power
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-431X3?
- 10 Gbps.
- What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-431X3?
- 8 GB.
- How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-431X3 have?
- 4.
- What is the weight of the QNAP TS-431X3?
- 3.19 kg.