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QNAP TS-832X Specs, Pros and Cons
The quick verdict
- Strengthsmax LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), LAN ports 4 (top 18%)
- Weaknessesbase RAM 2 GB (bottom 14%), boost clock 1.7 GHz (bottom 19%)
- Best forsmall offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TS-832X lists 8 drive bays, 4 CPU cores, boost clock 1.7 GHz, and base RAM 2 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 4 CPU cores (top 22%), max LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), and 4 LAN ports (top 18%), and its weak spots are boost clock 1.7 GHz (bottom 19%) and base RAM 2 GB (bottom 14%).
This page lays out the QNAP TS-832X from the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 8 bays (top 35% of 219). The TS-832X has 4 CPU cores (top 22% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 1.7 GHz (bottom 19% of 201). Base RAM: 2 GB (bottom 14% of 219). The TS-832X's max RAM is 16 GB (bottom 48% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 10 Gbps (top 2% of 219). LAN ports: 4 ports (top 18% of 219). The TS-832X has 0 M.2 slots (bottom 46% of 136). PCIe slots comes in at 2 slots (top 21% of 146). USB ports: 3 ports (bottom 27% of 219). The TS-832X's weight is 6.38 kg (top 36% of 212). Volume comes in at 17.3 L (bottom 41% of 217).
Key points
CPU coresStrength
- 4 cores
- top 22% of 204 QNAP models
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Max LAN speedStrength
- 10 Gbps
- top 2% of 219 QNAP models
100 GB copy in about 80 s (theoretical)
LAN portsStrength
- 4 ports
- top 18% of 219 QNAP models
4 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-832X |
|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% |
| Drive bays | 8top 35% |
| Weight | 6.38 kgtop 36% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-832X |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% |
| Base RAM | 2 GBbottom 14% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | 0bottom 46% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% |
| Weight | 6.38 kgtop 36% |
| Volume | 17.3 Lbottom 41% |
| Operating power | 49.4 Wtop 37% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-832X |
|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 52.1 |
| Lightness percentile | 64.5 |
| Compactness percentile | 39.4 |
| Small office fit | 92 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 75 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 26 |
The details
Weak spots (bottom 25%)
- Boost clock 1.7 GHz: bottom 19%
- Base RAM 2 GB: bottom 14%
Performance and memory
- Max RAM: 16 GB (bottom 48%)
Storage and connections
- Drive bays: 8 bays (top 35%)
- M.2 slots: 0 slots (bottom 46%)
Storage and connections
- PCIe slots: 2 slots (top 21%)
- USB ports: 3 ports (bottom 27%)
Size, power and warranty
- Weight: 6.38 kg (top 36%)
- Volume: 17.3 L (bottom 41%)
Size, power and warranty
- Operating power: 49.4 W (top 36%)
- Warranty: 2 years (bottom 35%)
TS-832X vs the similar TS-832PX9 match, 2 more differ
- Base RAM: 2 GB vs 4 GB
- PCIe slots: 2 slots vs 1 slot
- Weight: 6.38 kg vs 7.05 kg
TS-832X vs the similar TS-932PX7 match, 2 more differ
- Drive bays: 8 bays vs 9 bays
- Base RAM: 2 GB vs 4 GB
- Weight: 6.38 kg vs 4.66 kg
TS-832X vs the similar TS-832XU7 match, 4 more differ
- Base RAM: 2 GB vs 4 GB
- PCIe slots: 2 slots vs 1 slot
- USB ports: 3 ports vs 4 ports
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 2
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 22 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: 6.18 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: 0.8 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 14 GB
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: 92
- 10GbE video editing: 75
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: 26
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- What is the max LAN speed of the QNAP TS-832X?
- 10 Gbps.
- What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-832X?
- 16 GB.
- How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-832X have?
- 8.
- What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-832X?
- 49.4 W.
- How many M.2 slots does the QNAP TS-832X have?
- 0.