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QNAP TS-673A vs QNAP TVS-672X
The quick verdict
- Spec leadeach leads on 3 of 7 differing specs
- Best forTVS-672X for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-673A leads on 3 (weight, volume, and warranty) and the QNAP TVS-672X on 3 (max LAN speed, LAN ports, and USB ports); 1 is within 2%. On our home media server index, the TVS-672X scores 100/100 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-672X compare. Max LAN speed: the TVS-672X at 10 Gbps versus 2.5 Gbps for the TS-673A, 7.5 Gbps higher (4.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-672X ranks in the top 2% and the TS-673A in the bottom 48%. The TVS-672X leads on LAN ports, 3 ports to 2 ports, 1.5x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-672X ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-673A in the bottom 38%. On USB ports, the TVS-672X posts 5 ports and the TS-673A 4 ports, a gap of 1 port. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-672X ranks in the top 18% and the TS-673A in the top 35%. Weight: the TS-673A at 6.4 kg versus 6.55 kg for the TVS-672X, 0.15 kg lower. Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-673A ranks in the top 36% and the TVS-672X in the top 37%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTVS-672X leads
- TVS-672X 10 Gbps vs the TS-673A at 2.5 Gbps
- the TVS-672X is 4.0x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-672X in the top 2%, TS-673A in the bottom 48%
100 GB copy: about 80 s vs about 5 min (theoretical)
LAN portsTVS-672X leads
- TVS-672X 3 ports vs the TS-673A at 2 ports
- the TVS-672X has 1.5x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-672X in the bottom 48%, TS-673A in the bottom 38%
3 ports for link bonding or separate networks
WarrantyTS-673A leads
- TS-673A 3 years vs the TVS-672X at 2 years
- the TS-673A is 1.5x longer
- among 214 QNAP models: TS-673A in the top 7%, TVS-672X in the bottom 35%
1 more year(s) of free repairs
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-673A | TVS-672X |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 10 GbpsWINtop 2% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 3WINbottom 48% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Volume | 13.3 LWINtop 50% | 13.9 Lbottom 49% |
| Weight | 6.4 kgWINtop 36% | 6.55 kgtop 37% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-673A | TVS-672X |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 6bottom 43% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | – |
| Boost clock | 2.2 GHzbottom 37% | – |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 10 GbpsWINtop 2% |
| 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-672X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 46.9 | No data |
| Lightness percentile | 64WIN | 62.8 |
| Compactness percentile | 49.5WIN | 47.5 |
| Home media server fit | 80 | 100WIN |
| Small office fit | 86 | 86 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 45 | No data |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 37WIN | 36 |
The details
How to choose
- Warranty matters most → the TS-673A (3 years vs 2 years)
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TVS-672X (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps)
More TS-673A leads
- Volume: 13.3 L vs 13.9 L
- Weight: 6.4 kg vs 6.55 kg
More TVS-672X leads
- 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-672X 12 Gbps vs 5 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TVS-672X 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): 56 GB on both
Within 2%
- Operating power: TS-673A 45.9 W, TVS-672X 45.6 W
Same on both
- drive bays 6, base RAM 8 GB, max RAM 64 GB
- M.2 slots 2, PCIe slots 2
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-672X 100 vs 80
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-673A 37 vs 36
Variant TVS-672XT
- matches the TVS-672X on drive bays, base RAM, max RAM, and 7 more but differs on weight (7.89 kg vs 6.55 kg) and volume (13.3 L vs 13.9 L).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TVS-672XT.
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-672X?
- The TVS-672X, with 10 Gbps against 2.5 Gbps for the TS-673A.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-673A or the QNAP TVS-672X?
- The TS-673A, with 6.4 kg against 6.55 kg for the TVS-672X.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-673A and the QNAP TVS-672X?
- A home media server: the TVS-672X. (based on our own use-case index)