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QNAP TS-653B vs QNAP TVS-471
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-653Bdraws 40.3 W, 9.1 W less than the TVS-471
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-4715 of 9 differing specs (boost clock 3.1 GHz, max RAM 16 GB)
- Best forTS-653B for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 9 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-653B leads on 4 (drive bays, CPU cores, weight, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-471 on 5 (boost clock, max RAM, LAN ports, and 2 more). On our small-office file server index, the TS-653B scores 54/100 against 44/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-653B and QNAP TVS-471 compare. Drive bays: the TS-653B at 6 bays versus 4 bays for the TVS-471, 2 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-653B ranks in the bottom 43% and the TVS-471 in the bottom 35%. The TS-653B leads on CPU cores, 4 cores to 2 cores, 2.0x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-653B ranks in the top 22% and the TVS-471 in the bottom 9%. On boost clock, the TVS-471 posts 3.1 GHz and the TS-653B 2.3 GHz, a gap of 0.8 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-471 ranks in the top 36% and the TS-653B in the bottom 44%. Max RAM: the TVS-471 at 16 GB versus 8 GB for the TS-653B, 8 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-471 ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-653B in the bottom 25%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTS-653B leads
- TS-653B 4 cores vs the TVS-471 at 2 cores
- the TS-653B has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-653B in the top 22%, TVS-471 in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Max RAMTVS-471 leads
- TVS-471 16 GB vs the TS-653B at 8 GB
- the TVS-471 has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-471 in the bottom 48%, TS-653B in the bottom 25%
Upgradable to 16 GB later
LAN portsTVS-471 leads
- TVS-471 4 ports vs the TS-653B at 2 ports
- the TVS-471 has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-471 in the top 18%, TS-653B in the bottom 38%
4 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-653B | TVS-471 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 16 GBWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 4WINtop 18% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 2WINtop 21% |
| Weight | 3.02 kgWINtop 21% | 4.56 kgtop 29% |
| Drive bays | 6WINbottom 43% | 4bottom 35% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-653B | TVS-471 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 6WINbottom 43% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 2.3 GHzbottom 44% | 3.1 GHzWINtop 36% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 8 GBbottom 25% | 16 GBWINbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 4WINtop 18% |
| M.2 slots | 0bottom 46% | – |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 2WINtop 21% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% | 5top 18% |
| Weight | 3.02 kgWINtop 21% | 4.56 kgtop 29% |
| Volume | 8.92 Ltop 32% | 7.49 LWINtop 26% |
| Operating power | 40.3 WWINtop 29% | 49.4 Wtop 36% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | – |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-653B | TVS-471 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 17.2WIN | 13.8 |
| Lightness percentile | 79.1WIN | 71.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 68.5 | 73.8WIN |
| Home media server fit | 96 | 96 |
| Small office fit | 54WIN | 44 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 23 | 23 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 50WIN | 46 |
The details
How to choose
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-653B (4 cores vs 2 cores)
- Max RAM matters most → the TVS-471 (16 GB vs 8 GB)
More TS-653B leads
- Weight: 3.02 kg vs 4.56 kg
- Drive bays: 6 bays vs 4 bays
- Operating power: 40.3 W vs 49.4 W
More TVS-471 leads
- PCIe slots: 2 slots vs 1 slot
- Boost clock: 3.1 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
- Volume: 7.49 L vs 8.92 L
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TVS-471 4 Gbps vs 2 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-653B 6.72 W vs 12.3 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-653B 0.5 kg vs 1.14 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-471 12 GB vs 4 GB
Same on both
- base RAM 4 GB, max LAN speed 1 Gbps, USB ports 5
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-653B 54 vs 44
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-653B 50 vs 46
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-653B or the QNAP TVS-471?
- The TVS-471, with 16 GB against 8 GB for the TS-653B.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-653B or the QNAP TVS-471?
- The TS-653B, with 6 bays against 4 bays for the TVS-471.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-653B or the QNAP TVS-471?
- The TS-653B, with 40.3 W against 49.4 W for the TVS-471.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-653B or the QNAP TVS-471?
- The TS-653B, with 3.02 kg against 4.56 kg for the TVS-471.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-653B and the QNAP TVS-471?
- A small-office file server: the TS-653B. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-653B. (based on our own use-case index)