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QNAP TS-453B vs QNAP TS-653D
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-453Bdraws 30 W, 5.4 W less than the TS-653D
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-653D5 of 8 differing specs (drive bays 6, boost clock 2.7 GHz)
- Best forTS-453B for anyone running it 24/7 on little powerTS-653D for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 8 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-453B leads on 3 (weight, volume, and operating power) and the QNAP TS-653D on 5 (drive bays, boost clock, base RAM, and 2 more). On our home media server index, the TS-653D scores 100/100 against 96/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-453B and QNAP TS-653D compare. Drive bays: the TS-653D at 6 bays versus 4 bays for the TS-453B, 2 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-653D ranks in the bottom 43% and the TS-453B in the bottom 35%. The TS-653D leads on boost clock, 2.7 GHz to 2.3 GHz, 1.2x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-653D ranks in the top 49% and the TS-453B in the bottom 44%. On base RAM, the TS-653D posts 8 GB and the TS-453B 4 GB, a gap of 4 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-653D ranks in the top 23% and the TS-453B in the bottom 47%. Max LAN speed: the TS-653D at 2.5 Gbps versus 1 Gbps for the TS-453B, 1.5 Gbps higher (2.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-653D ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-453B in the bottom 22%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTS-653D leads
- TS-653D 2.5 Gbps vs the TS-453B at 1 Gbps
- the TS-653D is 2.5x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-653D in the bottom 48%, TS-453B in the bottom 22%
100 GB copy: about 5 min vs about 13 min (theoretical)
Base RAMTS-653D leads
- TS-653D 8 GB vs the TS-453B at 4 GB
- the TS-653D has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-653D in the top 23%, TS-453B in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Drive baysTS-653D leads
- TS-653D 6 bays vs the TS-453B at 4 bays
- the TS-653D has 1.5x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-653D in the bottom 43%, TS-453B in the bottom 35%
With 8 TB drives: 48 TB vs 32 TB raw
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-453B | TS-653D |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 6WINbottom 43% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Volume | 6.46 LWINtop 24% | 9.08 Ltop 32% |
| Weight | 2.37 kgWINtop 16% | 2.9 kgtop 20% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-453B | TS-653D |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 6WINbottom 43% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.3 GHzbottom 44% | 2.7 GHzWINtop 49% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 2bottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 0bottom 46% | 0bottom 46% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% | 5top 18% |
| Weight | 2.37 kgWINtop 16% | 2.9 kgtop 20% |
| Volume | 6.46 LWINtop 24% | 9.08 Ltop 32% |
| Operating power | 30 WWINtop 20% | 35.4 Wtop 25% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-453B | TS-653D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 17.2 | 24WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 84.1WIN | 80.6 |
| Compactness percentile | 76.2WIN | 68.1 |
| Home media server fit | 96 | 100WIN |
| Small office fit | 40 | 74WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 23 | 25WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 63WIN | 53 |
The details
How to choose
- Volume matters most → the TS-453B (6.46 L vs 9.08 L)
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TS-653D (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps)
More TS-453B leads
- Volume: 6.46 L vs 9.08 L
- Weight: 2.37 kg vs 2.9 kg
- Operating power: 30 W vs 35.4 W
More TS-653D leads
- Warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
- Boost clock: 2.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 1 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-653D 5 Gbps vs 2 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-653D 5.91 W vs 7.51 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-653D 0.48 kg vs 0.59 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-453B 4 GB vs 0 GB
Same on both
- CPU cores 4, max RAM 8 GB, LAN ports 2
- M.2 slots 0, PCIe slots 1, USB ports 5
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-653D 100 vs 96
- Small-office file server: TS-653D 74 vs 40
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-653D 25 vs 23
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-453B 63 vs 53
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which has the faster built-in LAN, the QNAP TS-453B or the QNAP TS-653D?
- The TS-653D, with 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps for the TS-453B.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-453B or the QNAP TS-653D?
- The TS-653D, with 6 bays against 4 bays for the TS-453B.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-453B or the QNAP TS-653D?
- The TS-453B, with 30 W against 35.4 W for the TS-653D.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-453B or the QNAP TS-653D?
- The TS-453B, with 2.37 kg against 2.9 kg for the TS-653D.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-453B and the QNAP TS-653D?
- A home media server: the TS-653D. A small-office file server: the TS-653D. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-453B. (based on our own use-case index)