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QNAP TS-653B vs QNAP TS-653D
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-653Ddraws 35.4 W, 4.9 W less than the TS-653B
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-653D6 of 7 differing specs (boost clock 2.7 GHz, base RAM 8 GB)
- Best forTS-653D for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-653D leads on 6 (boost clock, base RAM, max LAN speed, and 3 more); 1 is within 2%. On our home media server index, the TS-653D scores 100/100 against 96/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-653B and QNAP TS-653D compare. Boost clock: the TS-653D at 2.7 GHz versus 2.3 GHz for the TS-653B, 0.4 GHz higher (1.2x). Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-653D ranks in the top 49% and the TS-653B in the bottom 44%. The TS-653D leads on base RAM, 8 GB to 4 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-653D ranks in the top 23% and the TS-653B in the bottom 47%. On max LAN speed, the TS-653D posts 2.5 Gbps and the TS-653B 1 Gbps, a gap of 1.5 Gbps. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-653D ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-653B in the bottom 22%. Weight: the TS-653D at 2.9 kg versus 3.02 kg for the TS-653B, 0.12 kg lower. Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-653D ranks in the top 20% and the TS-653B in the top 21%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTS-653D leads
- TS-653D 2.5 Gbps vs the TS-653B at 1 Gbps
- the TS-653D is 2.5x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-653D in the bottom 48%, TS-653B in the bottom 22%
100 GB copy: about 5 min vs about 13 min (theoretical)
Base RAMTS-653D leads
- TS-653D 8 GB vs the TS-653B at 4 GB
- the TS-653D has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-653D in the top 23%, TS-653B in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
WarrantyTS-653D leads
- TS-653D 3 years vs the TS-653B at 2 years
- the TS-653D is 1.5x longer
- among 214 QNAP models: TS-653D in the top 7%, TS-653B in the bottom 35%
1 more year(s) of free repairs
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-653B | TS-653D |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Boost clock | 2.3 GHzbottom 44% | 2.7 GHzWINtop 49% |
| Operating power | 40.3 Wtop 29% | 35.4 WWINtop 25% |
| Weight | 3.02 kgtop 21% | 2.9 kgWINtop 20% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-653B | TS-653D |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 6bottom 43% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.3 GHzbottom 44% | 2.7 GHzWINtop 49% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 8 GBbottom 25% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 2bottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 0bottom 46% | 0bottom 46% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% | 5top 18% |
| Weight | 3.02 kgtop 21% | 2.9 kgWINtop 20% |
| Volume | 8.92 Ltop 32% | 9.08 Ltop 32% |
| Operating power | 40.3 Wtop 29% | 35.4 WWINtop 25% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-653B | TS-653D |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 17.2 | 24WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 79.1 | 80.6WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 68.5WIN | 68.1 |
| Home media server fit | 96 | 100WIN |
| Small office fit | 54 | 74WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 23 | 25WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 50 | 53WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TS-653D (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps)
More TS-653D leads
- Boost clock: 2.7 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
- Operating power: 35.4 W vs 40.3 W
- Weight: 2.9 kg vs 3.02 kg
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 1 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-653D 5 Gbps vs 2 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-653D 5.91 W vs 6.72 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-653D 0.48 kg vs 0.5 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-653B 4 GB vs 0 GB
Within 2%
- Volume: TS-653B 8.92 L, TS-653D 9.08 L
Same on both
- drive bays 6, CPU cores 4, max RAM 8 GB, LAN ports 2
- M.2 slots 0, PCIe slots 1, USB ports 5
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-653D 100 vs 96
- Small-office file server: TS-653D 74 vs 54
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-653D 25 vs 23
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-653D 53 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-653B or the QNAP TS-653D?
- The TS-653D, with 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps for the TS-653B.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-653B or the QNAP TS-653D?
- The TS-653D, with 35.4 W against 40.3 W for the TS-653B.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-653B or the QNAP TS-653D?
- The TS-653D, with 2.9 kg against 3.02 kg for the TS-653B.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-653B and the QNAP TS-653D?
- A home media server: the TS-653D. A small-office file server: the TS-653D. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-653D. (based on our own use-case index)