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QNAP TS-451DEU Specs, Pros and Cons
The quick verdict
- StrengthsM.2 slots 2 (top 4%), warranty 3 yr (top 7%)
- WeaknessesCPU cores 2 (bottom 9%), base RAM 2 GB (bottom 14%)
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TS-451DEU lists 4 drive bays, 2 CPU cores, boost clock 2.9 GHz, and base RAM 2 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 2 M.2 slots (top 4%), volume 5.58 L (top 16%), and operating power 28 W (top 18%), and its weak spots are 2 CPU cores (bottom 9%), base RAM 2 GB (bottom 14%), and max RAM 8 GB (bottom 25%).
This page lays out the QNAP TS-451DEU from the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 4 bays (bottom 35% of 219). The TS-451DEU has 2 CPU cores (bottom 9% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 2.9 GHz (top 39% of 201). Base RAM: 2 GB (bottom 14% of 219). The TS-451DEU's max RAM is 8 GB (bottom 25% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 2.5 Gbps (bottom 48% of 219). LAN ports: 2 ports (bottom 38% of 219). The TS-451DEU has 2 M.2 slots (top 4% of 136). USB ports comes in at 4 ports (top 35% of 219). Weight: 4.15 kg (top 27% of 212). The TS-451DEU's volume is 5.58 L (top 16% of 217). Operating power comes in at 28 W (top 18% of 208).
Key points
M.2 slotsStrength
- 2 slots
- top 4% of 136 QNAP models
2 M.2 SSD cache slot(s) speed up frequently used files
VolumeStrength
- 5.58 L
- top 16% of 217 QNAP models
Operating powerStrength
- 28 W
- top 18% of 208 QNAP models
about 245.5 kWh a year if left on 24/7
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-451DEU |
|---|---|
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Volume | 5.58 Ltop 16% |
| Operating power | 28 Wtop 18% |
| Weight | 4.15 kgtop 27% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-451DEU |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 2.9 GHztop 39% |
| Base RAM | 2 GBbottom 14% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 4.15 kgtop 27% |
| Volume | 5.58 Ltop 16% |
| Operating power | 28 Wtop 18% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-451DEU |
|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 12.5 |
| Lightness percentile | 73 |
| Compactness percentile | 84.3 |
| Small office fit | 60 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 18 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 26 |
The details
Weak spots (bottom 25%)
- 2 CPU cores: bottom 9%
- Base RAM 2 GB: bottom 14%
- Max RAM 8 GB: bottom 25%
Performance and memory
- Boost clock: 2.9 GHz (top 39%)
Storage and connections
- Drive bays: 4 bays (bottom 35%)
- Max LAN speed: 2.5 Gbps (bottom 48%)
Storage and connections
- LAN ports: 2 ports (bottom 38%)
- USB ports: 4 ports (top 35%)
Size, power and warranty
- Weight: 4.15 kg (top 27%)
- Warranty: 3 years (top 7%)
TS-451DEU vs the similar TS-451D26 match, 2 more differ
- Base RAM: 2 GB vs 4 GB
- Max LAN speed: 2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
- Weight: 4.15 kg vs 2.09 kg
TS-451DEU vs the similar TS-4626 match, 4 more differ
- Base RAM: 2 GB vs 4 GB
- Max RAM: 8 GB vs 16 GB
- LAN ports: 2 ports vs 1 port
TS-451DEU vs the similar TS-462A6 match, 2 more differ
- CPU cores: 2 cores vs 4 cores
- Base RAM: 2 GB vs 4 GB
- Max RAM: 8 GB vs 16 GB
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 5 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: 7.01 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: 1.04 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 6 GB
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: 60
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: 26
- 10GbE video editing: 18
Not in the official specs
- 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-451DEU?
- 2.5 Gbps.
- What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-451DEU?
- 8 GB.
- How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-451DEU have?
- 4.
- What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-451DEU?
- 28 W.
- How many M.2 slots does the QNAP TS-451DEU have?
- 2.