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QNAP TS-453BT3 vs QNAP TS-I410X
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-I410Xdraws 25.6 W, 12.5 W less than the TS-453BT3
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-I410X4 of 7 differing specs (boost clock 3 GHz, volume 2.72 L)
- Best forTS-453BT3 for creators moving large video files fastTS-I410X for anyone running it 24/7 on little power
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-453BT3 leads on 3 (LAN ports, USB ports, and weight) and the QNAP TS-I410X on 4 (boost clock, volume, operating power, and 1 more). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-453BT3 scores 93/100 against 57/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-453BT3 and QNAP TS-I410X compare. Boost clock: the TS-I410X at 3 GHz versus 2.3 GHz for the TS-453BT3, 0.7 GHz higher (1.3x). Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-I410X ranks in the top 38% and the TS-453BT3 in the bottom 44%. The TS-453BT3 leads on LAN ports, 3 ports to 2 ports, 1.5x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-453BT3 ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-I410X in the bottom 38%. On USB ports, the TS-453BT3 posts 5 ports and the TS-I410X 4 ports, a gap of 1 port. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-453BT3 ranks in the top 18% and the TS-I410X in the top 35%. Weight: the TS-453BT3 at 2.51 kg versus 3.1 kg for the TS-I410X, 0.59 kg lower (1.2x). Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-453BT3 ranks in the top 17% and the TS-I410X in the top 22%.
Key differences 3
VolumeTS-I410X leads
- TS-I410X 2.72 L vs the TS-453BT3 at 6.46 L
- the TS-I410X: 3.74 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TS-I410X in the top 5%, TS-453BT3 in the top 24%
3.73 L smaller on the shelf
LAN portsTS-453BT3 leads
- TS-453BT3 3 ports vs the TS-I410X at 2 ports
- the TS-453BT3 has 1.5x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-453BT3 in the bottom 48%, TS-I410X in the bottom 38%
3 ports for link bonding or separate networks
WarrantyTS-I410X leads
- TS-I410X 3 years vs the TS-453BT3 at 2 years
- the TS-I410X is 1.5x longer
- among 214 QNAP models: TS-I410X in the top 7%, TS-453BT3 in the bottom 35%
1 more year(s) of free repairs
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-453BT3 | TS-I410X |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 6.46 Ltop 24% | 2.72 LWINtop 5% |
| LAN ports | 3WINbottom 48% | 2bottom 38% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Operating power | 38.1 Wtop 27% | 25.6 WWINtop 13% |
| Boost clock | 2.3 GHzbottom 44% | 3 GHzWINtop 38% |
| USB ports | 5WINtop 18% | 4top 35% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-453BT3 | TS-I410X |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.3 GHzbottom 44% | 3 GHzWINtop 38% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 3WINbottom 48% | 2bottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | – |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | – |
| USB ports | 5WINtop 18% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 2.51 kgWINtop 17% | 3.1 kgtop 22% |
| Volume | 6.46 Ltop 24% | 2.72 LWINtop 5% |
| Operating power | 38.1 Wtop 27% | 25.6 WWINtop 13% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-453BT3 | TS-I410X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 58.3 | 58.9WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 82.9WIN | 78.7 |
| Compactness percentile | 76.2 | 95.4WIN |
| Home media server fit | 100 | 100 |
| Small office fit | 60 | 60 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 93WIN | 57 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 57 | 74WIN |
The details
How to choose
- LAN ports matters most → the TS-453BT3 (3 ports vs 2 ports)
- Volume matters most → the TS-I410X (2.72 L vs 6.46 L)
More TS-453BT3 leads
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
- Weight: 2.51 kg vs 3.1 kg
More TS-I410X leads
- Operating power: 25.6 W vs 38.1 W
- Boost clock: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-I410X 20 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-I410X 6.4 W vs 9.53 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-453BT3 0.63 kg vs 0.78 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 0 GB on both
Same on both
- drive bays 4, CPU cores 4, base RAM 8 GB
- max RAM 8 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-453BT3 93 vs 57
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-I410X 74 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 draws less power, the QNAP TS-453BT3 or the QNAP TS-I410X?
- The TS-I410X, with 25.6 W against 38.1 W for the TS-453BT3.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-453BT3 or the QNAP TS-I410X?
- The TS-453BT3, with 2.51 kg against 3.1 kg for the TS-I410X.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-453BT3 and the QNAP TS-I410X?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-453BT3. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-I410X. (based on our own use-case index)