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QNAP TS-473A vs QNAP TVS-472XT
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-473Adraws 29.8 W, 7.5 W less than the TVS-472XT
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-473A4 of 7 differing specs (base RAM 8 GB, weight 5.54 kg)
- Best forTS-473A for anyone running it 24/7 on little powerTVS-472XT for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-473A leads on 4 (base RAM, weight, operating power, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-472XT on 3 (max LAN speed, LAN ports, and USB ports). On our home media server index, the TVS-472XT scores 96/100 against 80/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-473A and QNAP TVS-472XT compare. Base RAM: the TS-473A at 8 GB versus 4 GB for the TVS-472XT, 4 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-473A ranks in the top 23% and the TVS-472XT in the bottom 47%. The TVS-472XT leads on max LAN speed, 10 Gbps to 2.5 Gbps, 4.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-472XT ranks in the top 2% and the TS-473A in the bottom 48%. On LAN ports, the TVS-472XT posts 3 ports and the TS-473A 2 ports, a gap of 1 port. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-472XT ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-473A in the bottom 38%. USB ports: the TVS-472XT at 5 ports versus 4 ports for the TS-473A, 1 port more (1.2x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-472XT ranks in the top 18% and the TS-473A in the top 35%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTVS-472XT leads
- TVS-472XT 10 Gbps vs the TS-473A at 2.5 Gbps
- the TVS-472XT is 4.0x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-472XT in the top 2%, TS-473A in the bottom 48%
100 GB copy: about 80 s vs about 5 min (theoretical)
Base RAMTS-473A leads
- TS-473A 8 GB vs the TVS-472XT at 4 GB
- the TS-473A has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-473A in the top 23%, TVS-472XT in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
LAN portsTVS-472XT leads
- TVS-472XT 3 ports vs the TS-473A at 2 ports
- the TVS-472XT has 1.5x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-472XT in the bottom 48%, TS-473A in the bottom 38%
3 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-473A | TVS-472XT |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 10 GbpsWINtop 2% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 3WINbottom 48% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Weight | 5.54 kgWINtop 33% | 7.07 kgtop 42% |
| Operating power | 29.8 WWINtop 20% | 37.3 Wtop 27% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-473A | TVS-472XT |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | – |
| Boost clock | 2.2 GHzbottom 37% | – |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 10 GbpsWINtop 2% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 3WINbottom 48% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 5.54 kgWINtop 33% | 7.07 kgtop 42% |
| Volume | 10 Ltop 37% | 10 Ltop 37% |
| Operating power | 29.8 WWINtop 20% | 37.3 Wtop 27% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-473A | TVS-472XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 46.9 | No data |
| Lightness percentile | 67.3WIN | 58.8 |
| Compactness percentile | 62.5 | 62.5 |
| Home media server fit | 80 | 96WIN |
| Small office fit | 72 | 72 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 45 | No data |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 56WIN | 50 |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-473A (8 GB vs 4 GB)
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TVS-472XT (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps)
More TS-473A leads
- Warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
- Weight: 5.54 kg vs 7.07 kg
- Operating power: 29.8 W vs 37.3 W
More TVS-472XT leads
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 4 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TVS-472XT 12 Gbps vs 5 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-473A 7.45 W vs 9.33 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-473A 1.39 kg vs 1.77 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-472XT 60 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 4, max RAM 64 GB, M.2 slots 2
- PCIe slots 2, volume 10 L
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-472XT 96 vs 80
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-473A 56 vs 50
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-473A or the QNAP TVS-472XT?
- The TVS-472XT, with 10 Gbps against 2.5 Gbps for the TS-473A.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-473A or the QNAP TVS-472XT?
- The TS-473A, with 29.8 W against 37.3 W for the TVS-472XT.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-473A or the QNAP TVS-472XT?
- The TS-473A, with 5.54 kg against 7.07 kg for the TVS-472XT.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-473A and the QNAP TVS-472XT?
- A home media server: the TVS-472XT. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-473A. (based on our own use-case index)