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QNAP TS-432X Specs, Pros and Cons
The quick verdict
- Strengthsmax LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), weight 1.99 kg (top 11%)
- WeaknessesUSB ports 2 (bottom 9%)
- Best forcreators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TS-432X lists 4 drive bays, 4 CPU cores, boost clock 2 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 1.99 kg (top 11%), and its weak spots are 2 USB ports (bottom 9%).
This page lays out the QNAP TS-432X from the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 4 bays (bottom 35% of 219). The TS-432X has 4 CPU cores (top 22% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 2 GHz (bottom 27% of 201). Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47% of 219). The TS-432X's max RAM is 16 GB (bottom 48% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 10 Gbps (top 2% of 219). LAN ports: 3 ports (bottom 48% of 219). The TS-432X has 1 PCIe slots (top 49% of 146). USB ports comes in at 2 ports (bottom 9% of 219). Weight: 1.99 kg (top 11% of 212). The TS-432X's volume is 6.35 L (top 22% of 217). Warranty comes in at 2 years (bottom 35% 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)
WeightStrength
- 1.99 kg
- top 11% of 212 QNAP models
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-432X |
|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| Weight | 1.99 kgtop 11% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% |
| Volume | 6.35 Ltop 22% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-432X |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2 GHzbottom 27% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 2bottom 9% |
| Weight | 1.99 kgtop 11% |
| Volume | 6.35 Ltop 22% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-432X |
|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 54.4 |
| Lightness percentile | 89.6 |
| Compactness percentile | 77.8 |
| Small office fit | 64 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 76 |
The details
Weak spots (bottom 25%)
- 2 USB ports: bottom 9%
Performance and memory
- Boost clock: 2 GHz (bottom 27%)
- Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47%)
- Max RAM: 16 GB (bottom 48%)
Storage and connections
- Drive bays: 4 bays (bottom 35%)
- LAN ports: 3 ports (bottom 48%)
- PCIe slots: 1 slot (top 49%)
Size, power and warranty
- Volume: 6.35 L (top 22%)
- Warranty: 2 years (bottom 35%)
TS-432X vs the similar TS-332X6 match, 2 more differ
- Drive bays: 4 bays vs 3 bays
- Boost clock: 2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
- USB ports: 2 ports vs 3 ports
TS-432X vs the similar TS-632X8 match, 1 more differ
- Drive bays: 4 bays vs 6 bays
- LAN ports: 3 ports vs 4 ports
- Weight: 1.99 kg vs 2.5 kg
TS-432X vs the similar TS-431X36 match, 2 more differ
- Boost clock: 2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
- Max RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- USB ports: 2 ports vs 3 ports
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 15 Gbps
- Weight per bay: 0.5 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 12 GB
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: 76
- Small-office file server: 64
Not in the official specs
- M.2 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-432X?
- 10 Gbps.
- What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-432X?
- 16 GB.
- How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-432X have?
- 4.
- What is the weight of the QNAP TS-432X?
- 1.99 kg.