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QNAP TS-431X3 vs QNAP TS-453BT3
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-453BT34 of 5 differing specs (boost clock 2.3 GHz, base RAM 8 GB)
- Best forTS-453BT3 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-431X3 leads on 1 (volume) and the QNAP TS-453BT3 on 4 (boost clock, base RAM, USB ports, and 1 more). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-453BT3 scores 93/100 against 52/100.
Using the 11 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-431X3 and QNAP TS-453BT3 compare. Boost clock: the TS-453BT3 at 2.3 GHz versus 1.7 GHz for the TS-431X3, 0.6 GHz higher (1.4x). Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-453BT3 ranks in the bottom 44% and the TS-431X3 in the bottom 19%. The TS-453BT3 leads on base RAM, 8 GB to 4 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-453BT3 ranks in the top 23% and the TS-431X3 in the bottom 47%. On USB ports, the TS-453BT3 posts 5 ports and the TS-431X3 3 ports, a gap of 2 ports. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-453BT3 ranks in the top 18% and the TS-431X3 in the bottom 27%. Weight: the TS-453BT3 at 2.51 kg versus 3.19 kg for the TS-431X3, 0.68 kg lower (1.3x). Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-453BT3 ranks in the top 17% and the TS-431X3 in the top 22%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-453BT3 leads
- TS-453BT3 8 GB vs the TS-431X3 at 4 GB
- the TS-453BT3 has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-453BT3 in the top 23%, TS-431X3 in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
USB portsTS-453BT3 leads
- TS-453BT3 5 ports vs the TS-431X3 at 3 ports
- the TS-453BT3 has 1.7x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-453BT3 in the top 18%, TS-431X3 in the bottom 27%
2 more USB for drives or a UPS
Boost clockTS-453BT3 leads
- TS-453BT3 2.3 GHz vs the TS-431X3 at 1.7 GHz
- the TS-453BT3 is 1.4x higher
- among 201 QNAP models: TS-453BT3 in the bottom 44%, TS-431X3 in the bottom 19%
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-431X3 | TS-453BT3 |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 2.3 GHzWINbottom 44% |
| Weight | 3.19 kgtop 22% | 2.51 kgWINtop 17% |
| Volume | 5.83 LWINtop 17% | 6.46 Ltop 24% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-431X3 | TS-453BT3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% | 3bottom 48% |
| M.2 slots | – | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | – | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 3.19 kgtop 22% | 2.51 kgWINtop 17% |
| Volume | 5.83 LWINtop 17% | 6.46 Ltop 24% |
| Operating power | – | 38.1 Wtop 27% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-431X3 | TS-453BT3 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 33.3 | 58.3WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 78.2 | 82.9WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 82.2WIN | 76.2 |
| Home media server fit | No data | 100 |
| Small office fit | 60 | 60 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 52 | 93WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | No data | 57 |
The details
How to choose
- Volume matters most → the TS-431X3 (5.83 L vs 6.46 L)
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-453BT3 (8 GB vs 4 GB)
More TS-431X3 leads
- Volume: 5.83 L vs 6.46 L
More TS-453BT3 leads
- Weight: 2.51 kg vs 3.19 kg
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-431X3 13.5 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
- Weight per bay: TS-453BT3 0.63 kg vs 0.8 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-431X3 4 GB vs 0 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 4, CPU cores 4, max RAM 8 GB
- max LAN speed 10 Gbps, LAN ports 3, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-453BT3 93 vs 52
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-431X3 or the QNAP TS-453BT3?
- The TS-453BT3, with 2.51 kg against 3.19 kg for the TS-431X3.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-431X3 and the QNAP TS-453BT3?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-453BT3. (based on our own use-case index)