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QNAP TS-453E vs QNAP TS-462
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-462draws 32.4 W, 3.4 W less than the TS-453E
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-453E5 of 8 differing specs (CPU cores 4, base RAM 8 GB)
- Best forTS-453E for people who keep movies and photos at homeTS-462 for anyone running it 24/7 on little power
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 8 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-453E leads on 5 (CPU cores, base RAM, LAN ports, and 2 more) and the QNAP TS-462 on 3 (boost clock, weight, and operating power). On our home media server index, the TS-453E scores 100/100 against 96/100.
Using the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-453E and QNAP TS-462 compare. CPU cores: the TS-453E at 4 cores versus 2 cores for the TS-462, 2 cores more (2.0x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-453E ranks in the top 22% and the TS-462 in the bottom 9%. The TS-462 leads on boost clock, 2.9 GHz to 2.6 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-462 ranks in the top 39% and the TS-453E in the bottom 47%. On base RAM, the TS-453E posts 8 GB and the TS-462 4 GB, a gap of 4 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-453E ranks in the top 23% and the TS-462 in the bottom 47%. LAN ports: the TS-453E at 2 ports versus 1 port for the TS-462, 1 port more (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-453E ranks in the bottom 38% and the TS-462 in the bottom 8%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTS-453E leads
- TS-453E 4 cores vs the TS-462 at 2 cores
- the TS-453E has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-453E in the top 22%, TS-462 in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMTS-453E leads
- TS-453E 8 GB vs the TS-462 at 4 GB
- the TS-453E has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-453E in the top 23%, TS-462 in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
LAN portsTS-453E leads
- TS-453E 2 ports vs the TS-462 at 1 port
- the TS-453E has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-453E in the bottom 38%, TS-462 in the bottom 8%
2 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-453E | TS-462 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| LAN ports | 2WINbottom 38% | 1bottom 8% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Weight | 3.5 kgtop 24% | 2.88 kgWINtop 19% |
| Boost clock | 2.6 GHzbottom 47% | 2.9 GHzWINtop 39% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-453E | TS-462 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 2.6 GHzbottom 47% | 2.9 GHzWINtop 39% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% | 16 GBbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2WINbottom 38% | 1bottom 8% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | – | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 3.5 kgtop 24% | 2.88 kgWINtop 19% |
| Volume | 5.83 LWINtop 17% | 6.35 Ltop 22% |
| Operating power | 35.8 Wtop 26% | 32.4 WWINtop 23% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-453E | TS-462 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 28.4WIN | 20.6 |
| Lightness percentile | 76.8 | 81WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 82.2WIN | 77.8 |
| Home media server fit | 100WIN | 96 |
| Small office fit | 64 | 64 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 22 | 40WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 60 | 61WIN |
The details
How to choose
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-453E (4 cores vs 2 cores)
- Weight matters most → the TS-462 (2.88 kg vs 3.5 kg)
More TS-453E leads
- Warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
- Volume: 5.83 L vs 6.35 L
More TS-462 leads
- Weight: 2.88 kg vs 3.5 kg
- Boost clock: 2.9 GHz vs 2.6 GHz
- Operating power: 32.4 W vs 35.8 W
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-453E 5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-462 8.1 W vs 8.95 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-462 0.72 kg vs 0.88 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-462 12 GB vs 8 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 4, max RAM 16 GB, max LAN speed 2.5 Gbps
- M.2 slots 2, USB ports 4
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-453E 100 vs 96
- 10GbE video editing: TS-462 40 vs 22
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-462 61 vs 60
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-453E or the QNAP TS-462?
- The TS-462, with 32.4 W against 35.8 W for the TS-453E.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-453E or the QNAP TS-462?
- The TS-462, with 2.88 kg against 3.5 kg for the TS-453E.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-453E and the QNAP TS-462?
- A home media server: the TS-453E. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-462. (based on our own use-case index)