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QNAP TS-453DU vs QNAP TS-464U
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-453DUdraws 32 W, 4.8 W less than the TS-464U
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-464U4 of 6 differing specs (boost clock 2.9 GHz, base RAM 8 GB)
- Best forTS-464U for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 6 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-453DU leads on 2 (weight and operating power) and the QNAP TS-464U on 4 (boost clock, base RAM, max RAM, and 1 more). On our home media server index, the TS-464U scores 55/100 against 51/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-453DU and QNAP TS-464U compare. Boost clock: the TS-464U at 2.9 GHz versus 2.7 GHz for the TS-453DU, 0.2 GHz higher. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-464U ranks in the top 39% and the TS-453DU in the top 49%. The TS-464U leads on base RAM, 8 GB to 4 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-464U ranks in the top 23% and the TS-453DU in the bottom 47%. On max RAM, the TS-464U posts 16 GB and the TS-453DU 8 GB, a gap of 8 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-464U ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-453DU in the bottom 25%. Weight: the TS-453DU at 6.6 kg versus 7.52 kg for the TS-464U, 0.92 kg lower. Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-453DU ranks in the top 39% and the TS-464U in the top 46%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-464U leads
- TS-464U 8 GB vs the TS-453DU at 4 GB
- the TS-464U has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-464U in the top 23%, TS-453DU in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMTS-464U leads
- TS-464U 16 GB vs the TS-453DU at 8 GB
- the TS-464U has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-464U in the bottom 48%, TS-453DU in the bottom 25%
Upgradable to 16 GB later
Operating powerTS-453DU leads
- TS-453DU 32 W vs the TS-464U at 36.8 W
- the TS-453DU: 4.8 W less power
- among 208 QNAP models: TS-453DU in the top 22%, TS-464U in the top 26%
about 41.8 kWh less per year if left on 24/7
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-453DU | TS-464U |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 16 GBWINbottom 48% |
| Operating power | 32 WWINtop 22% | 36.8 Wtop 26% |
| Weight | 6.6 kgWINtop 39% | 7.52 kgtop 46% |
| Volume | 10.1 Ltop 39% | 8.92 LWINtop 29% |
| Boost clock | 2.7 GHztop 49% | 2.9 GHzWINtop 39% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-453DU | TS-464U |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.7 GHztop 49% | 2.9 GHzWINtop 39% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 16 GBWINbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 2bottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 0bottom 46% | 0bottom 46% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 6.6 kgWINtop 39% | 7.52 kgtop 46% |
| Volume | 10.1 Ltop 39% | 8.92 LWINtop 29% |
| Operating power | 32 WWINtop 22% | 36.8 Wtop 26% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-453DU | TS-464U |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 24 | 30.5WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 61.1WIN | 54.5 |
| Compactness percentile | 61.6 | 69.9WIN |
| Home media server fit | 51 | 55WIN |
| Small office fit | 60 | 64WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 25 | 26WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 14WIN | 13 |
The details
How to choose
- Operating power matters most → the TS-453DU (32 W vs 36.8 W)
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-464U (8 GB vs 4 GB)
More TS-453DU leads
- Weight: 6.6 kg vs 7.52 kg
More TS-464U leads
- Volume: 8.92 L vs 10.1 L
- Boost clock: 2.9 GHz vs 2.7 GHz
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 1 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 5 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-453DU 8.01 W vs 9.2 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-453DU 1.65 kg vs 1.88 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-464U 8 GB vs 4 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 4, CPU cores 4, max LAN speed 2.5 Gbps, LAN ports 2
- M.2 slots 0, PCIe slots 1, USB ports 4, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-464U 55 vs 51
- Small-office file server: TS-464U 64 vs 60
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-464U 26 vs 25
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-453DU 14 vs 13
Variant TS-453DU-RP
- matches the TS-453DU on drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 8 more but differs on weight (8.12 kg vs 6.6 kg), volume (10.6 L vs 10.1 L), and operating power (45.3 W vs 32 W).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TS-453DU-RP.
Variant TS-464U-RP
- matches the TS-464U on drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 9 more but differs on weight (9.34 kg vs 7.52 kg) and operating power (51.4 W vs 36.8 W).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TS-464U-RP.
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-453DU or the QNAP TS-464U?
- The TS-464U, with 16 GB against 8 GB for the TS-453DU.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-453DU or the QNAP TS-464U?
- The TS-453DU, with 32 W against 36.8 W for the TS-464U.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-453DU or the QNAP TS-464U?
- The TS-453DU, with 6.6 kg against 7.52 kg for the TS-464U.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-453DU and the QNAP TS-464U?
- A home media server: the TS-464U. A small-office file server: the TS-464U. (based on our own use-case index)