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QNAP TS-431XEU Specs, Pros and Cons

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The quick verdict

  • Strengthsmax LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), warranty 3 yr (top 7%)
  • Weaknessesbase RAM 2 GB (bottom 14%), boost clock 1.7 GHz (bottom 19%)
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In short

Bottom line. The QNAP TS-431XEU lists 4 drive bays, 4 CPU cores, boost clock 1.7 GHz, and base RAM 2 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 volume 5.42 L (top 12%), and its weak spots are boost clock 1.7 GHz (bottom 19%), base RAM 2 GB (bottom 14%), and max RAM 8 GB (bottom 25%).

This page lays out the QNAP TS-431XEU from the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 4 bays (bottom 35% of 219). The TS-431XEU has 4 CPU cores (top 22% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 1.7 GHz (bottom 19% of 201). Base RAM: 2 GB (bottom 14% of 219). The TS-431XEU'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-431XEU has 4 USB ports (top 35% of 219). Weight comes in at 5 kg (top 33% of 212). Volume: 5.42 L (top 12% of 217). The TS-431XEU's operating power is 31 W (top 22% of 208). Warranty comes in at 3 years (top 7% of 214).

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)

VolumeStrength

  • 5.42 L
  • top 12% of 217 QNAP models

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecTS-431XEU
Max LAN speed10 Gbpstop 2%
Warranty3 yrtop 7%
Volume5.42 Ltop 12%
CPU cores4top 22%
Operating power31 Wtop 22%
Weight5 kgtop 33%
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Full specifications
SpecTS-431XEU
Drive bays4bottom 35%
CPU cores4top 22%
Boost clock1.7 GHzbottom 19%
Base RAM2 GBbottom 14%
Max RAM8 GBbottom 25%
Max LAN speed10 Gbpstop 2%
LAN ports3bottom 48%
USB ports4top 35%
Weight5 kgtop 33%
Volume5.42 Ltop 12%
Operating power31 Wtop 22%
Warranty3 yrtop 7%
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)TS-431XEU
Performance percentile33.3
Lightness percentile67.8
Compactness percentile88
Small office fit60
10GbE video editing fit52
Low-power compact 24/7 fit24

The details

Weak spots (bottom 25%)

  • Boost clock 1.7 GHz: bottom 19%
  • 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: 4 ports (top 35%)

Size, power and warranty

  • Weight: 5 kg (top 33%)
  • Operating power: 31 W (top 22%)
  • Warranty: 3 years (top 7%)

TS-431XEU vs the similar TS-431KX7 match, 2 more differ

  • USB ports: 4 ports vs 3 ports
  • Weight: 5 kg vs 3.47 kg
  • Volume: 5.42 L vs 5.83 L

TS-431XEU vs the similar TS-432XEU6 match, 1 more differ

  • Base RAM: 2 GB vs 4 GB
  • Max RAM: 8 GB vs 16 GB
  • Weight: 5 kg vs 4.91 kg

TS-431XEU vs the similar TS-431X36 match, 2 more differ

  • Base RAM: 2 GB vs 4 GB
  • USB ports: 4 ports vs 3 ports
  • Weight: 5 kg vs 3.19 kg

Combined metrics

  • Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 12 Gbps
  • Operating power per bay: 7.75 W

Combined metrics

  • Weight per bay: 1.25 kg
  • Memory headroom (max minus base): 6 GB

Use-case scores

  • Small-office file server: 60
  • 10GbE video editing: 52
  • Low-power compact 24/7 use: 24

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-431XEU?
10 Gbps.
What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-431XEU?
8 GB.
How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-431XEU have?
4.
What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-431XEU?
31 W.
What is the weight of the QNAP TS-431XEU?
5 kg.