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QNAP TS-453BT3 vs QNAP TS-453E
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-453Edraws 35.8 W, 2.3 W less than the TS-453BT3
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-453E5 of 9 differing specs (boost clock 2.6 GHz, max RAM 16 GB)
- Best forTS-453BT3 for creators moving large video files fastTS-453E for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 9 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-453BT3 leads on 4 (max LAN speed, LAN ports, USB ports, and 1 more) and the QNAP TS-453E on 5 (boost clock, max RAM, volume, and 2 more). On our small-office file server index, the TS-453E scores 64/100 against 60/100.
Using the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-453BT3 and QNAP TS-453E compare. Boost clock: the TS-453E at 2.6 GHz versus 2.3 GHz for the TS-453BT3, 0.3 GHz higher. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-453E ranks in the bottom 47% and the TS-453BT3 in the bottom 44%. The TS-453E leads on max RAM, 16 GB to 8 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-453E ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-453BT3 in the bottom 25%. On max LAN speed, the TS-453BT3 posts 10 Gbps and the TS-453E 2.5 Gbps, a gap of 7.5 Gbps. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-453BT3 ranks in the top 2% and the TS-453E in the bottom 48%. LAN ports: the TS-453BT3 at 3 ports versus 2 ports for the TS-453E, 1 port more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-453BT3 ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-453E in the bottom 38%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTS-453BT3 leads
- TS-453BT3 10 Gbps vs the TS-453E at 2.5 Gbps
- the TS-453BT3 is 4.0x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-453BT3 in the top 2%, TS-453E in the bottom 48%
100 GB copy: about 80 s vs about 5 min (theoretical)
Max RAMTS-453E leads
- TS-453E 16 GB vs the TS-453BT3 at 8 GB
- the TS-453E has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-453E in the bottom 48%, TS-453BT3 in the bottom 25%
Upgradable to 16 GB later
LAN portsTS-453BT3 leads
- TS-453BT3 3 ports vs the TS-453E at 2 ports
- the TS-453BT3 has 1.5x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-453BT3 in the bottom 48%, TS-453E in the bottom 38%
3 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-453BT3 | TS-453E |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 10 GbpsWINtop 2% | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 16 GBWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 3WINbottom 48% | 2bottom 38% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Weight | 2.51 kgWINtop 17% | 3.5 kgtop 24% |
| USB ports | 5WINtop 18% | 4top 35% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-453BT3 | TS-453E |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.3 GHzbottom 44% | 2.6 GHzWINbottom 47% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 16 GBWINbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 GbpsWINtop 2% | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 3WINbottom 48% | 2bottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | – |
| USB ports | 5WINtop 18% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 2.51 kgWINtop 17% | 3.5 kgtop 24% |
| Volume | 6.46 Ltop 24% | 5.83 LWINtop 17% |
| Operating power | 38.1 Wtop 27% | 35.8 WWINtop 26% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-453BT3 | TS-453E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 58.3WIN | 28.4 |
| Lightness percentile | 82.9WIN | 76.8 |
| Compactness percentile | 76.2 | 82.2WIN |
| Home media server fit | 100 | 100 |
| Small office fit | 60 | 64WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 93WIN | 22 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 57 | 60WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TS-453BT3 (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps)
- Max RAM matters most → the TS-453E (16 GB vs 8 GB)
More TS-453BT3 leads
- Weight: 2.51 kg vs 3.5 kg
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
More TS-453E leads (performance and memory)
- Boost clock: 2.6 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
More TS-453E leads (size, power and warranty)
- Warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
- Volume: 5.83 L vs 6.46 L
- Operating power: 35.8 W vs 38.1 W
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-453BT3 12 Gbps vs 5 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-453E 8.95 W vs 9.53 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-453BT3 0.63 kg vs 0.88 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-453E 8 GB vs 0 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 4, CPU cores 4, base RAM 8 GB, M.2 slots 2
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-453E 64 vs 60
- 10GbE video editing: TS-453BT3 93 vs 22
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-453E 60 vs 57
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-453BT3 or the QNAP TS-453E?
- The TS-453BT3, with 10 Gbps against 2.5 Gbps for the TS-453E.
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-453BT3 or the QNAP TS-453E?
- The TS-453E, with 16 GB against 8 GB for the TS-453BT3.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-453BT3 or the QNAP TS-453E?
- The TS-453E, with 35.8 W against 38.1 W for the TS-453BT3.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-453BT3 or the QNAP TS-453E?
- The TS-453BT3, with 2.51 kg against 3.5 kg for the TS-453E.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-453BT3 and the QNAP TS-453E?
- A small-office file server: the TS-453E. 10GbE video editing: the TS-453BT3. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-453E. (based on our own use-case index)