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QNAP TS-453BMINI vs QNAP TS-453D
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-453BMINIdraws 24.3 W, 1.7 W less than the TS-453D
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-453D4 of 7 differing specs (boost clock 2.7 GHz, base RAM 8 GB)
- Best forTS-453BMINI for anyone running it 24/7 on little powerTS-453D for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-453BMINI leads on 2 (weight and operating power) and the QNAP TS-453D on 4 (boost clock, base RAM, max LAN speed, and 1 more); 1 is within 2%. On our home media server index, the TS-453D scores 100/100 against 96/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-453BMINI and QNAP TS-453D compare. Boost clock: the TS-453D at 2.7 GHz versus 2.3 GHz for the TS-453BMINI, 0.4 GHz higher (1.2x). Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-453D ranks in the top 49% and the TS-453BMINI in the bottom 44%. The TS-453D leads on base RAM, 8 GB to 4 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-453D ranks in the top 23% and the TS-453BMINI in the bottom 47%. On max LAN speed, the TS-453D posts 2.5 Gbps and the TS-453BMINI 1 Gbps, a gap of 1.5 Gbps. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-453D ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-453BMINI in the bottom 22%. Weight: the TS-453BMINI at 2 kg versus 2.26 kg for the TS-453D, 0.26 kg lower. Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-453BMINI ranks in the top 11% and the TS-453D in the top 15%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTS-453D leads
- TS-453D 2.5 Gbps vs the TS-453BMINI at 1 Gbps
- the TS-453D is 2.5x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-453D in the bottom 48%, TS-453BMINI in the bottom 22%
100 GB copy: about 5 min vs about 13 min (theoretical)
Base RAMTS-453D leads
- TS-453D 8 GB vs the TS-453BMINI at 4 GB
- the TS-453D has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-453D in the top 23%, TS-453BMINI in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
WarrantyTS-453D leads
- TS-453D 3 years vs the TS-453BMINI at 2 years
- the TS-453D is 1.5x longer
- among 214 QNAP models: TS-453D in the top 7%, TS-453BMINI in the bottom 35%
1 more year(s) of free repairs
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-453BMINI | TS-453D |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Boost clock | 2.3 GHzbottom 44% | 2.7 GHzWINtop 49% |
| Weight | 2 kgWINtop 11% | 2.26 kgtop 15% |
| Operating power | 24.3 WWINtop 13% | 26 Wtop 14% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-453BMINI | TS-453D |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 4bottom 35% |
| 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% |
| PCIe slots | – | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% | 5top 18% |
| Weight | 2 kgWINtop 11% | 2.26 kgtop 15% |
| Volume | 6.34 Ltop 22% | 6.46 Ltop 24% |
| Operating power | 24.3 WWINtop 13% | 26 Wtop 14% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-453BMINI | TS-453D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 13 | 24WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 89.1WIN | 85.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 78.7WIN | 76.2 |
| Home media server fit | 96 | 100WIN |
| Small office fit | 40 | 60WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 3 | 25WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 68WIN | 66 |
The details
How to choose
- Weight matters most → the TS-453BMINI (2 kg vs 2.26 kg)
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TS-453D (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps)
More TS-453BMINI leads
- Weight: 2 kg vs 2.26 kg
- Operating power: 24.3 W vs 26 W
More TS-453D leads
- Boost clock: 2.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-453D 5 Gbps vs 2 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-453BMINI 6.08 W vs 6.5 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-453BMINI 0.5 kg vs 0.57 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-453BMINI 4 GB vs 0 GB
Within 2%
- Volume: TS-453BMINI 6.34 L, TS-453D 6.46 L
Same on both
- drive bays 4, CPU cores 4, max RAM 8 GB
- LAN ports 2, USB ports 5
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-453D 100 vs 96
- Small-office file server: TS-453D 60 vs 40
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-453D 25 vs 3
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-453BMINI 68 vs 66
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-453BMINI or the QNAP TS-453D?
- The TS-453D, with 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps for the TS-453BMINI.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-453BMINI or the QNAP TS-453D?
- The TS-453BMINI, with 24.3 W against 26 W for the TS-453D.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-453BMINI or the QNAP TS-453D?
- The TS-453BMINI, with 2 kg against 2.26 kg for the TS-453D.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-453BMINI and the QNAP TS-453D?
- A home media server: the TS-453D. A small-office file server: the TS-453D. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-453BMINI. (based on our own use-case index)