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QNAP TS-462 Specs, Pros and Cons

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The quick verdict

  • StrengthsM.2 slots 2 (top 4%), weight 2.88 kg (top 19%)
  • WeaknessesLAN ports 1 (bottom 8%), CPU cores 2 (bottom 9%)
  • Best forpeople who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler

Chart placing the QNAP TS-462 on a 0 to 100 ruler for each spec within the category
Longer bars mean a better value within the category (top %). The numbers are the actual specs.

In short

Bottom line. The QNAP TS-462 lists 4 drive bays, 2 CPU cores, boost clock 2.9 GHz, and base RAM 4 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 2 M.2 slots (top 4%), weight 2.88 kg (top 19%), and volume 6.35 L (top 22%), and its weak spots are 2 CPU cores (bottom 9%) and 1 LAN ports (bottom 8%).

This page lays out the QNAP TS-462 from the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 4 bays (bottom 35% of 219). The TS-462 has 2 CPU cores (bottom 9% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 2.9 GHz (top 39% of 201). Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47% of 219). The TS-462's max RAM is 16 GB (bottom 48% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 2.5 Gbps (bottom 48% of 219). LAN ports: 1 port (bottom 8% of 219). The TS-462 has 2 M.2 slots (top 4% of 136). PCIe slots comes in at 1 slot (top 49% of 146). USB ports: 4 ports (top 35% of 219). The TS-462's weight is 2.88 kg (top 19% of 212). Volume comes in at 6.35 L (top 22% of 217).

Key points

M.2 slotsStrength

  • 2 slots
  • top 4% of 136 QNAP models

2 M.2 SSD cache slot(s) speed up frequently used files

WeightStrength

  • 2.88 kg
  • top 19% of 212 QNAP models

VolumeStrength

  • 6.35 L
  • top 22% of 217 QNAP models

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecTS-462
M.2 slots2top 4%
Weight2.88 kgtop 19%
Volume6.35 Ltop 22%
Operating power32.4 Wtop 23%
USB ports4top 35%
Boost clock2.9 GHztop 39%
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Full specifications
SpecTS-462
Drive bays4bottom 35%
CPU cores2bottom 9%
Boost clock2.9 GHztop 39%
Base RAM4 GBbottom 47%
Max RAM16 GBbottom 48%
Max LAN speed2.5 Gbpsbottom 48%
LAN ports1bottom 8%
M.2 slots2top 4%
PCIe slots1top 49%
USB ports4top 35%
Weight2.88 kgtop 19%
Volume6.35 Ltop 22%
Operating power32.4 Wtop 23%
Warranty2 yrbottom 35%
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)TS-462
Performance percentile20.6
Lightness percentile81
Compactness percentile77.8
Home media server fit96
Small office fit64
10GbE video editing fit40
Low-power compact 24/7 fit61

The details

Weak spots (bottom 25%)

  • 2 CPU cores: bottom 9%
  • 1 LAN ports: bottom 8%

Performance and memory

  • Boost clock: 2.9 GHz (top 39%)
  • Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47%)
  • Max RAM: 16 GB (bottom 48%)

Storage and connections

  • Drive bays: 4 bays (bottom 35%)
  • Max LAN speed: 2.5 Gbps (bottom 48%)

Storage and connections

  • PCIe slots: 1 slot (top 49%)
  • USB ports: 4 ports (top 35%)

Size, power and warranty

  • Operating power: 32.4 W (top 23%)
  • Warranty: 2 years (bottom 35%)

TS-462 vs the similar TS-462A8 match

  • CPU cores: 2 cores vs 4 cores
  • Operating power: 32.4 W vs 28.9 W
  • Warranty: 2 years vs 3 years

TS-462 vs the similar TS-26210 match, 1 more differ

  • Drive bays: 4 bays vs 2 bays
  • Weight: 2.88 kg vs 2.61 kg
  • Volume: 6.35 L vs 3.92 L

TS-462 vs the similar TS-4648 match, 3 more differ

  • CPU cores: 2 cores vs 4 cores
  • Base RAM: 4 GB vs 8 GB
  • LAN ports: 1 port vs 2 ports

Combined metrics

  • Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 3
  • Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 2.5 Gbps
  • Operating power per bay: 8.1 W

Combined metrics

  • Weight per bay: 0.72 kg
  • Memory headroom (max minus base): 12 GB

Use-case scores

  • Home media server: 96
  • Small-office file server: 64

Use-case scores

  • Low-power compact 24/7 use: 61
  • 10GbE video editing: 40

Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.

FAQ

What is the max LAN speed of the QNAP TS-462?
2.5 Gbps.
What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-462?
16 GB.
How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-462 have?
4.
What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-462?
32.4 W.
How many M.2 slots does the QNAP TS-462 have?
2.