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QNAP TS-432XEU vs QNAP TS-463XU
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-463XU3 of 5 differing specs (boost clock 2 GHz, LAN ports 5)
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 5 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-432XEU leads on 2 (weight and volume) and the QNAP TS-463XU on 3 (boost clock, LAN ports, and USB ports).
Using the 10 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-432XEU and QNAP TS-463XU compare. Boost clock: the TS-463XU at 2 GHz versus 1.7 GHz for the TS-432XEU, 0.3 GHz higher (1.2x). Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-463XU ranks in the bottom 27% and the TS-432XEU in the bottom 19%. The TS-463XU leads on LAN ports, 5 ports to 3 ports, 1.7x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-463XU ranks in the top 16% and the TS-432XEU in the bottom 48%. On USB ports, the TS-463XU posts 5 ports and the TS-432XEU 4 ports, a gap of 1 port. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-463XU ranks in the top 18% and the TS-432XEU in the top 35%. Weight: the TS-432XEU at 4.91 kg versus 7.58 kg for the TS-463XU, 2.67 kg lower (1.5x). Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-432XEU ranks in the top 31% and the TS-463XU in the top 46%.
Key differences 3
VolumeTS-432XEU leads
- TS-432XEU 5.44 L vs the TS-463XU at 9.64 L
- the TS-432XEU: 4.2 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TS-432XEU in the top 13%, TS-463XU in the top 35%
4.2 L smaller on the shelf
LAN portsTS-463XU leads
- TS-463XU 5 ports vs the TS-432XEU at 3 ports
- the TS-463XU has 1.7x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-463XU in the top 16%, TS-432XEU in the bottom 48%
5 ports for link bonding or separate networks
WeightTS-432XEU leads
- TS-432XEU 4.91 kg vs the TS-463XU at 7.58 kg
- the TS-432XEU: 2.67 kg lighter
- among 212 QNAP models: TS-432XEU in the top 31%, TS-463XU in the top 46%
2.67 kg lighter (about 2 1.5 L bottles)
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-432XEU | TS-463XU |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 5.44 LWINtop 13% | 9.64 Ltop 35% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% | 5WINtop 16% |
| Weight | 4.91 kgWINtop 31% | 7.58 kgtop 46% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 2 GHzWINbottom 27% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-432XEU | TS-463XU |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | – | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 2 GHzWINbottom 27% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% | 16 GBbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% | 5WINtop 16% |
| M.2 slots | – | 0bottom 46% |
| PCIe slots | – | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 4.91 kgWINtop 31% | 7.58 kgtop 46% |
| Volume | 5.44 LWINtop 13% | 9.64 Ltop 35% |
| Operating power | – | 50.5 Wtop 37% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-432XEU | TS-463XU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | No data | 54.4 |
| Lightness percentile | 69WIN | 54 |
| Compactness percentile | 87WIN | 64.6 |
| Small office fit | 64 | 64 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | No data | 76 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | No data | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Volume matters most → the TS-432XEU (5.44 L vs 9.64 L)
- LAN ports matters most → the TS-463XU (5 ports vs 3 ports)
More TS-463XU leads
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
- Boost clock: 2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-432XEU 15 Gbps vs 14 Gbps
- Weight per bay: TS-432XEU 1.23 kg vs 1.9 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 12 GB on both
Same on both
- drive bays 4, base RAM 4 GB, max RAM 16 GB
- max LAN speed 10 Gbps, warranty 3 years
Variant TS-463XU-RP
- matches the TS-463XU on drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 9 more but differs on weight (9.3 kg vs 7.58 kg) and operating power (65.6 W vs 50.5 W).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TS-463XU-RP.
FAQ
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-432XEU or the QNAP TS-463XU?
- The TS-432XEU, with 4.91 kg against 7.58 kg for the TS-463XU.