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QNAP TS-677 vs QNAP TS-873A
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-6775 of 11 differing specs (CPU cores 6, boost clock 3.2 GHz)
- Best forTS-677 for creators moving large video files fastTS-873A for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 11 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-677 leads on 5 (CPU cores, boost clock, LAN ports, and 2 more) and the QNAP TS-873A on 4 (drive bays, max LAN speed, weight, and 1 more); 2 are within 2%. On our small-office file server index, the TS-873A scores 100/100 against 66/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-677 and QNAP TS-873A compare. Drive bays: the TS-873A at 8 bays versus 6 bays for the TS-677, 2 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-873A ranks in the top 35% and the TS-677 in the bottom 43%. The TS-677 leads on CPU cores, 6 cores to 4 cores, 1.5x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-677 ranks in the top 13% and the TS-873A in the top 22%. On boost clock, the TS-677 posts 3.2 GHz and the TS-873A 2.2 GHz, a gap of 1 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-677 ranks in the top 32% and the TS-873A in the bottom 37%. Max LAN speed: the TS-873A at 2.5 Gbps versus 1 Gbps for the TS-677, 1.5 Gbps higher (2.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-873A ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-677 in the bottom 22%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTS-873A leads
- TS-873A 2.5 Gbps vs the TS-677 at 1 Gbps
- the TS-873A is 2.5x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-873A in the bottom 48%, TS-677 in the bottom 22%
100 GB copy: about 5 min vs about 13 min (theoretical)
LAN portsTS-677 leads
- TS-677 4 ports vs the TS-873A at 2 ports
- the TS-677 has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-677 in the top 18%, TS-873A in the bottom 38%
4 ports for link bonding or separate networks
USB portsTS-677 leads
- TS-677 8 ports vs the TS-873A at 4 ports
- the TS-677 has 2.0x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-677 in the top 1%, TS-873A in the top 35%
4 more USB for drives or a UPS
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-677 | TS-873A |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| USB ports | 8WINtop 1% | 4top 35% |
| CPU cores | 6WINtop 13% | 4top 22% |
| PCIe slots | 3WINtop 10% | 2top 21% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-677 | TS-873A |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 8WINtop 35% |
| CPU cores | 6WINtop 13% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 3.2 GHzWINtop 32% | 2.2 GHzbottom 37% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 3WINtop 10% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 8WINtop 1% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 7.7 kgtop 47% | 7.4 kgWINtop 43% |
| Volume | 16.7 Lbottom 43% | 16.6 Lbottom 45% |
| Operating power | 54.9 Wtop 42% | 54.1 Wtop 41% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-677 | TS-873A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 71.9WIN | 46.9 |
| Lightness percentile | 53.1 | 56.9WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 41.7 | 43.8WIN |
| Home media server fit | 80 | 80 |
| Small office fit | 66 | 100WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 50WIN | 45 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 23 | 24WIN |
The details
How to choose
- LAN ports matters most → the TS-677 (4 ports vs 2 ports)
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TS-873A (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps)
More TS-677 leads
- CPU cores: 6 cores vs 4 cores
- PCIe slots: 3 slots vs 2 slots
- Boost clock: 3.2 GHz vs 2.2 GHz
More TS-873A leads
- Warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
- Drive bays: 8 bays vs 6 bays
- Weight: 7.4 kg vs 7.7 kg
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): TS-677 5 vs 4
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-873A 5 Gbps vs 4 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-873A 6.76 W vs 9.15 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-873A 0.93 kg vs 1.28 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 56 GB on both
Within 2%
- Volume: TS-677 16.7 L, TS-873A 16.6 L
- Operating power: TS-677 54.9 W, TS-873A 54.1 W
Same on both
- base RAM 8 GB, max RAM 64 GB, M.2 slots 2
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-873A 100 vs 66
- 10GbE video editing: TS-677 50 vs 45
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-873A 24 vs 23
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-677 or the QNAP TS-873A?
- The TS-873A, with 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps for the TS-677.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-677 or the QNAP TS-873A?
- The TS-873A, with 8 bays against 6 bays for the TS-677.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-677 or the QNAP TS-873A?
- The TS-873A, with 7.4 kg against 7.7 kg for the TS-677.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-677 and the QNAP TS-873A?
- A small-office file server: the TS-873A. 10GbE video editing: the TS-677. (based on our own use-case index)