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QNAP TS-632X vs QNAP TS-932X
The quick verdict
- Spec leadeach leads on 3 of 6 differing specs
- Best forTS-632X for creators moving large video files fastTS-932X for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 6 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-632X leads on 3 (boost clock, weight, and volume) and the QNAP TS-932X on 3 (drive bays, base RAM, and USB ports). On our small-office file server index, the TS-932X scores 92/100 against 78/100.
Using the 11 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-632X and QNAP TS-932X compare. Drive bays: the TS-932X at 9 bays versus 6 bays for the TS-632X, 3 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-932X ranks in the top 29% and the TS-632X in the bottom 43%. The TS-632X leads on boost clock, 2 GHz to 1.7 GHz, 1.2x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-632X ranks in the bottom 27% and the TS-932X in the bottom 19%. On base RAM, the TS-932X posts 8 GB and the TS-632X 4 GB, a gap of 4 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-932X ranks in the top 23% and the TS-632X in the bottom 47%. USB ports: the TS-932X at 3 ports versus 2 ports for the TS-632X, 1 port more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-932X ranks in the bottom 27% and the TS-632X in the bottom 9%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-932X leads
- TS-932X 8 GB vs the TS-632X at 4 GB
- the TS-932X has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-932X in the top 23%, TS-632X in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Drive baysTS-932X leads
- TS-932X 9 bays vs the TS-632X at 6 bays
- the TS-932X has 1.5x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-932X in the top 29%, TS-632X in the bottom 43%
With 8 TB drives: 72 TB vs 48 TB raw
USB portsTS-932X leads
- TS-932X 3 ports vs the TS-632X at 2 ports
- the TS-932X has 1.5x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-932X in the bottom 27%, TS-632X in the bottom 9%
1 more USB for drives or a UPS
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-632X | TS-932X |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 9WINtop 29% |
| USB ports | 2bottom 9% | 3WINbottom 27% |
| Weight | 2.5 kgWINtop 17% | 3.53 kgtop 24% |
| Boost clock | 2 GHzWINbottom 27% | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% |
| Volume | 8.78 LWINtop 27% | 9.18 Ltop 33% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-632X | TS-932X |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 9WINtop 29% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2 GHzWINbottom 27% | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% | 16 GBbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | – |
| USB ports | 2bottom 9% | 3WINbottom 27% |
| Weight | 2.5 kgWINtop 17% | 3.53 kgtop 24% |
| Volume | 8.78 LWINtop 27% | 9.18 Ltop 33% |
| Operating power | – | 42.2 Wtop 30% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-632X | TS-932X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 54.4WIN | 41.4 |
| Lightness percentile | 83.4WIN | 75.8 |
| Compactness percentile | 72.7WIN | 66.7 |
| Small office fit | 78 | 92WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 76WIN | 53 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | No data | 48 |
The details
How to choose
- Weight matters most → the TS-632X (2.5 kg vs 3.53 kg)
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-932X (8 GB vs 4 GB)
More TS-632X leads
- Weight: 2.5 kg vs 3.53 kg
- Boost clock: 2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
- Volume: 8.78 L vs 9.18 L
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-632X 25 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
- Weight per bay: TS-932X 0.39 kg vs 0.42 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-632X 12 GB vs 8 GB
Same on both
- CPU cores 4, max RAM 16 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- LAN ports 4, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-932X 92 vs 78
- 10GbE video editing: TS-632X 76 vs 53
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-632X or the QNAP TS-932X?
- The TS-932X, with 9 bays against 6 bays for the TS-632X.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-632X or the QNAP TS-932X?
- The TS-632X, with 2.5 kg against 3.53 kg for the TS-932X.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-632X and the QNAP TS-932X?
- A small-office file server: the TS-932X. 10GbE video editing: the TS-632X. (based on our own use-case index)