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QNAP TS-673A vs QNAP TVS-672N
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-673A5 of 9 differing specs (base RAM 8 GB, max RAM 64 GB)
- Best forTS-673A for small offices sharing filesTVS-672N for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 9 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-673A leads on 5 (base RAM, max RAM, weight, and 2 more) and the QNAP TVS-672N on 3 (max LAN speed, LAN ports, and USB ports); 1 is within 2%. On our home media server index, the TVS-672N scores 96/100 against 80/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-673A and QNAP TVS-672N compare. Base RAM: the TS-673A at 8 GB versus 4 GB for the TVS-672N, 4 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-673A ranks in the top 23% and the TVS-672N in the bottom 47%. The TS-673A leads on max RAM, 64 GB to 32 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-673A ranks in the top 19% and the TVS-672N in the top 50%. On max LAN speed, the TVS-672N posts 5 Gbps and the TS-673A 2.5 Gbps, a gap of 2.5 Gbps. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-672N ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-673A in the bottom 48%. LAN ports: the TVS-672N at 3 ports versus 2 ports for the TS-673A, 1 port more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-672N ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-673A in the bottom 38%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-673A leads
- TS-673A 8 GB vs the TVS-672N at 4 GB
- the TS-673A has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-673A in the top 23%, TVS-672N in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMTS-673A leads
- TS-673A 64 GB vs the TVS-672N at 32 GB
- the TS-673A has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-673A in the top 19%, TVS-672N in the top 50%
Upgradable to 64 GB later
Max LAN speedTVS-672N leads
- TVS-672N 5 Gbps vs the TS-673A at 2.5 Gbps
- the TVS-672N is 2.0x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-672N in the bottom 48%, TS-673A in the bottom 48%
100 GB copy: about 3 min vs about 5 min (theoretical)
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-673A | TVS-672N |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBWINtop 19% | 32 GBtop 50% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 3WINbottom 48% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-673A | TVS-672N |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 6bottom 43% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | – |
| Boost clock | 2.2 GHzbottom 37% | – |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBWINtop 19% | 32 GBtop 50% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| 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 | 6.4 kgWINtop 36% | 6.55 kgtop 37% |
| Volume | 13.3 LWINtop 50% | 13.9 Lbottom 49% |
| Operating power | 45.9 Wtop 34% | 45.6 Wtop 33% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-673A | TVS-672N |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 46.9 | No data |
| Lightness percentile | 64WIN | 62.8 |
| Compactness percentile | 49.5WIN | 47.5 |
| Home media server fit | 80 | 96WIN |
| Small office fit | 86WIN | 82 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 45 | No data |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 37WIN | 36 |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-673A (8 GB vs 4 GB)
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TVS-672N (5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps)
More TS-673A leads
- Warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
- Volume: 13.3 L vs 13.9 L
- Weight: 6.4 kg vs 6.55 kg
More TVS-672N leads
- LAN ports: 3 ports vs 2 ports
- 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-672N 7 Gbps vs 5 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TVS-672N 7.6 W vs 7.65 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-673A 1.07 kg vs 1.09 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-673A 56 GB vs 28 GB
Within 2%
- Operating power: TS-673A 45.9 W, TVS-672N 45.6 W
Same on both
- drive bays 6, M.2 slots 2, PCIe slots 2
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-672N 96 vs 80
- Small-office file server: TS-673A 86 vs 82
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-673A 37 vs 36
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-673A or the QNAP TVS-672N?
- The TVS-672N, with 5 Gbps against 2.5 Gbps for the TS-673A.
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-673A or the QNAP TVS-672N?
- The TS-673A, with 64 GB against 32 GB for the TVS-672N.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-673A or the QNAP TVS-672N?
- The TS-673A, with 6.4 kg against 6.55 kg for the TVS-672N.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-673A and the QNAP TVS-672N?
- A home media server: the TVS-672N. A small-office file server: the TS-673A. (based on our own use-case index)