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QNAP TS-431X3 vs QNAP TS-632X
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-632X5 of 7 differing specs (drive bays 6, boost clock 2 GHz)
- Best forTS-632X for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-431X3 leads on 2 (USB ports and volume) and the QNAP TS-632X on 5 (drive bays, boost clock, max RAM, and 2 more). On our small-office file server index, the TS-632X scores 78/100 against 60/100.
Using the 11 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-431X3 and QNAP TS-632X compare. Drive bays: the TS-632X at 6 bays versus 4 bays for the TS-431X3, 2 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-632X ranks in the bottom 43% and the TS-431X3 in the bottom 35%. The TS-632X leads on boost clock, 2 GHz to 1.7 GHz, 1.2x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-632X ranks in the bottom 27% and the TS-431X3 in the bottom 19%. On max RAM, the TS-632X posts 16 GB and the TS-431X3 8 GB, a gap of 8 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-632X ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-431X3 in the bottom 25%. LAN ports: the TS-632X at 4 ports versus 3 ports for the TS-431X3, 1 port more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-632X ranks in the top 18% and the TS-431X3 in the bottom 48%.
Key differences 3
Max RAMTS-632X leads
- TS-632X 16 GB vs the TS-431X3 at 8 GB
- the TS-632X has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-632X in the bottom 48%, TS-431X3 in the bottom 25%
Upgradable to 16 GB later
VolumeTS-431X3 leads
- TS-431X3 5.83 L vs the TS-632X at 8.78 L
- the TS-431X3: 2.95 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TS-431X3 in the top 17%, TS-632X in the top 27%
2.95 L smaller on the shelf
Drive baysTS-632X leads
- TS-632X 6 bays vs the TS-431X3 at 4 bays
- the TS-632X has 1.5x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-632X in the bottom 43%, TS-431X3 in the bottom 35%
With 8 TB drives: 48 TB vs 32 TB raw
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-431X3 | TS-632X |
|---|---|---|
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 16 GBWINbottom 48% |
| Volume | 5.83 LWINtop 17% | 8.78 Ltop 27% |
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 6WINbottom 43% |
| USB ports | 3WINbottom 27% | 2bottom 9% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% | 4WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 3.19 kgtop 22% | 2.5 kgWINtop 17% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-431X3 | TS-632X |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 6WINbottom 43% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 2 GHzWINbottom 27% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 16 GBWINbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% | 4WINtop 18% |
| PCIe slots | – | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 3WINbottom 27% | 2bottom 9% |
| Weight | 3.19 kgtop 22% | 2.5 kgWINtop 17% |
| Volume | 5.83 LWINtop 17% | 8.78 Ltop 27% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-431X3 | TS-632X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 33.3 | 54.4WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 78.2 | 83.4WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 82.2WIN | 72.7 |
| Small office fit | 60 | 78WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 52 | 76WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Volume matters most → the TS-431X3 (5.83 L vs 8.78 L)
- Max RAM matters most → the TS-632X (16 GB vs 8 GB)
More TS-431X3 leads
- USB ports: 3 ports vs 2 ports
More TS-632X leads
- LAN ports: 4 ports vs 3 ports
- Weight: 2.5 kg vs 3.19 kg
- Boost clock: 2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-632X 25 Gbps vs 13.5 Gbps
- Weight per bay: TS-632X 0.42 kg vs 0.8 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-632X 12 GB vs 4 GB
Same on both
- CPU cores 4, base RAM 4 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-632X 78 vs 60
- 10GbE video editing: TS-632X 76 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 takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-431X3 or the QNAP TS-632X?
- The TS-632X, with 16 GB against 8 GB for the TS-431X3.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-431X3 or the QNAP TS-632X?
- The TS-632X, with 6 bays against 4 bays for the TS-431X3.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-431X3 or the QNAP TS-632X?
- The TS-632X, with 2.5 kg against 3.19 kg for the TS-431X3.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-431X3 and the QNAP TS-632X?
- A small-office file server: the TS-632X. 10GbE video editing: the TS-632X. (based on our own use-case index)