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QNAP TS-664 vs QNAP TVS-471
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-664draws 44 W, 5.4 W less than the TVS-471
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-6646 of 11 differing specs (drive bays 6, CPU cores 4)
- Best forTS-664 for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 11 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-664 leads on 6 (drive bays, CPU cores, base RAM, and 3 more) and the QNAP TVS-471 on 5 (boost clock, LAN ports, PCIe slots, and 2 more). On our home media server index, the TS-664 scores 100/100 against 96/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-664 and QNAP TVS-471 compare. Drive bays: the TS-664 at 6 bays versus 4 bays for the TVS-471, 2 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-664 ranks in the bottom 43% and the TVS-471 in the bottom 35%. The TS-664 leads on CPU cores, 4 cores to 2 cores, 2.0x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-664 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-664 2.9 GHz, a gap of 0.2 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-471 ranks in the top 36% and the TS-664 in the top 39%. Base RAM: the TS-664 at 8 GB versus 4 GB for the TVS-471, 4 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-664 ranks in the top 23% and the TVS-471 in the bottom 47%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTS-664 leads
- TS-664 2.5 Gbps vs the TVS-471 at 1 Gbps
- the TS-664 is 2.5x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-664 in the bottom 48%, TVS-471 in the bottom 22%
100 GB copy: about 5 min vs about 13 min (theoretical)
CPU coresTS-664 leads
- TS-664 4 cores vs the TVS-471 at 2 cores
- the TS-664 has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-664 in the top 22%, TVS-471 in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMTS-664 leads
- TS-664 8 GB vs the TVS-471 at 4 GB
- the TS-664 has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-664 in the top 23%, TVS-471 in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-664 | TVS-471 |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 4WINtop 18% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 2WINtop 21% |
| Weight | 2.94 kgWINtop 20% | 4.56 kgtop 29% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-664 | TVS-471 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 6WINbottom 43% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 2.9 GHztop 39% | 3.1 GHzWINtop 36% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% | 16 GBbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 4WINtop 18% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | – |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 2WINtop 21% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 2.94 kgWINtop 20% | 4.56 kgtop 29% |
| Volume | 8.78 Ltop 27% | 7.49 LWINtop 26% |
| Operating power | 44 WWINtop 31% | 49.4 Wtop 36% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | – |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-664 | TVS-471 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 39.6WIN | 13.8 |
| Lightness percentile | 80.1WIN | 71.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 72.7 | 73.8WIN |
| Home media server fit | 100WIN | 96 |
| Small office fit | 78WIN | 44 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 44WIN | 23 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 47WIN | 46 |
The details
How to choose
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TS-664 (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps)
- LAN ports matters most → the TVS-471 (4 ports vs 2 ports)
More TS-664 leads
- Weight: 2.94 kg vs 4.56 kg
- Drive bays: 6 bays vs 4 bays
- Operating power: 44 W vs 49.4 W
More TVS-471 leads (performance and memory)
- Boost clock: 3.1 GHz vs 2.9 GHz
More TVS-471 leads (storage and connections)
- LAN ports: 4 ports vs 2 ports
- PCIe slots: 2 slots vs 1 slot
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
More TVS-471 leads (size, power and warranty)
- Volume: 7.49 L vs 8.78 L
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-664 5 Gbps vs 4 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-664 7.34 W vs 12.3 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-664 0.49 kg vs 1.14 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-471 12 GB vs 8 GB
Same on both
- max RAM 16 GB
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-664 100 vs 96
- Small-office file server: TS-664 78 vs 44
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-664 44 vs 23
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-664 47 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 has the faster built-in LAN, the QNAP TS-664 or the QNAP TVS-471?
- The TS-664, with 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps for the TVS-471.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-664 or the QNAP TVS-471?
- The TS-664, with 6 bays against 4 bays for the TVS-471.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-664 or the QNAP TVS-471?
- The TS-664, with 44 W against 49.4 W for the TVS-471.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-664 or the QNAP TVS-471?
- The TS-664, with 2.94 kg against 4.56 kg for the TVS-471.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-664 and the QNAP TVS-471?
- A home media server: the TS-664. A small-office file server: the TS-664. (based on our own use-case index)