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QNAP TS-832PX vs QNAP TS-932X
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-932Xdraws 42.2 W, 8.7 W less than the TS-832PX
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-932X5 of 5 differing specs (drive bays 9, base RAM 8 GB)
- Best forTS-832PX for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TS-932X leads on all 5 specs that differ (drive bays, base RAM, weight, and 2 more). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-832PX scores 74/100 against 53/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-832PX and QNAP TS-932X compare. Drive bays: the TS-932X at 9 bays versus 8 bays for the TS-832PX, 1 bay more. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-932X ranks in the top 29% and the TS-832PX in the top 35%. The TS-932X leads on base RAM, 8 GB to 4 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-932X ranks in the top 23% and the TS-832PX in the bottom 47%. On weight, the TS-932X posts 3.53 kg and the TS-832PX 7.05 kg, a gap of 3.52 kg. Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-932X ranks in the top 24% and the TS-832PX in the top 40%. Volume: the TS-932X at 9.18 L versus 16.7 L for the TS-832PX, 7.52 L lower (1.8x). Among 217 QNAP models, the TS-932X ranks in the top 33% and the TS-832PX in the bottom 43%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-932X leads
- TS-932X 8 GB vs the TS-832PX at 4 GB
- the TS-932X has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-932X in the top 23%, TS-832PX in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
WeightTS-932X leads
- TS-932X 3.53 kg vs the TS-832PX at 7.05 kg
- the TS-932X: 3.52 kg lighter
- among 212 QNAP models: TS-932X in the top 24%, TS-832PX in the top 40%
3.52 kg lighter (about 2 1.5 L bottles)
VolumeTS-932X leads
- TS-932X 9.18 L vs the TS-832PX at 16.7 L
- the TS-932X: 7.52 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TS-932X in the top 33%, TS-832PX in the bottom 43%
7.48 L smaller on the shelf
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-832PX | TS-932X |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Weight | 7.05 kgtop 40% | 3.53 kgWINtop 24% |
| Volume | 16.7 Lbottom 43% | 9.18 LWINtop 33% |
| Operating power | 50.9 Wtop 38% | 42.2 WWINtop 30% |
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 9WINtop 29% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-832PX | TS-932X |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 9WINtop 29% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% | 16 GBbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | 0bottom 46% | – |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | – |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 3bottom 27% |
| Weight | 7.05 kgtop 40% | 3.53 kgWINtop 24% |
| Volume | 16.7 Lbottom 43% | 9.18 LWINtop 33% |
| Operating power | 50.9 Wtop 38% | 42.2 WWINtop 30% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-832PX | TS-932X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 46.9WIN | 41.4 |
| Lightness percentile | 60.2 | 75.8WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 42.6 | 66.7WIN |
| Small office fit | 92 | 92 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 74WIN | 53 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 26 | 48WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-932X (8 GB vs 4 GB)
More TS-932X leads
- Operating power: 42.2 W vs 50.9 W
- Drive bays: 9 bays vs 8 bays
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-832PX 25 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-932X 4.68 W vs 6.36 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-932X 0.39 kg vs 0.88 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-832PX 12 GB vs 8 GB
Same on both
- CPU cores 4, boost clock 1.7 GHz, max RAM 16 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- LAN ports 4, USB ports 3, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-832PX 74 vs 53
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-932X 48 vs 26
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-832PX or the QNAP TS-932X?
- The TS-932X, with 9 bays against 8 bays for the TS-832PX.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-832PX or the QNAP TS-932X?
- The TS-932X, with 42.2 W against 50.9 W for the TS-832PX.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-832PX or the QNAP TS-932X?
- The TS-932X, with 3.53 kg against 7.05 kg for the TS-832PX.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-832PX and the QNAP TS-932X?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-832PX. (based on our own use-case index)