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QNAP TS-855X Specs, Pros and Cons
The quick verdict
- Strengthsmax LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), CPU cores 8 (top 3%)
- Best forsmall offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TS-855X lists 8 drive bays, 8 CPU cores, boost clock 2.8 GHz, and base RAM 8 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 8 CPU cores (top 3%), base RAM 8 GB (top 23%), and max RAM 128 GB (top 6%), and nothing falls in the bottom 25%.
This page lays out the QNAP TS-855X from the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 8 bays (top 35% of 219). The TS-855X has 8 CPU cores (top 3% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 2.8 GHz (top 47% of 201). Base RAM: 8 GB (top 23% of 219). The TS-855X's max RAM is 128 GB (top 6% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 10 Gbps (top 2% of 219). LAN ports: 3 ports (bottom 48% of 219). The TS-855X has 2 M.2 slots (top 4% of 136). PCIe slots comes in at 2 slots (top 21% of 146). USB ports: 4 ports (top 35% of 219). The TS-855X's weight is 10 kg (bottom 36% of 212). Volume comes in at 21.1 L (bottom 31% of 217).
Key points
CPU coresStrength
- 8 cores
- top 3% of 204 QNAP models
8 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMStrength
- 8 GB
- top 23% of 219 QNAP models
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMStrength
- 128 GB
- top 6% of 219 QNAP models
Upgradable to 128 GB later
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-855X |
|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| CPU cores | 8top 3% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBtop 6% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-855X |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 8top 3% |
| Boost clock | 2.8 GHztop 47% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 10 kgbottom 35% |
| Volume | 21.1 Lbottom 31% |
| Operating power | 87 Wbottom 31% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-855X |
|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 88.5 |
| Lightness percentile | 34.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 30.1 |
| Small office fit | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 99 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 |
The details
Performance and memory
- Boost clock: 2.8 GHz (top 47%)
Storage and connections
- Drive bays: 8 bays (top 35%)
- Max LAN speed: 10 Gbps (top 2%)
- LAN ports: 3 ports (bottom 48%)
Storage and connections
- M.2 slots: 2 slots (top 4%)
- PCIe slots: 2 slots (top 21%)
- USB ports: 4 ports (top 35%)
Size, power and warranty
- Weight: 10 kg (bottom 36%)
- Volume: 21.1 L (bottom 31%)
Size, power and warranty
- Operating power: 87 W (bottom 31%)
- Warranty: 3 years (top 7%)
TS-855X vs the similar TVS-872X6 match, 3 more differ
- Max RAM: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- USB ports: 4 ports vs 5 ports
- Weight: 10 kg vs 7.06 kg
TS-855X vs the similar TS-877XU-RP4 match, 5 more differ
- CPU cores: 8 cores vs 6 cores
- Boost clock: 2.8 GHz vs 3.9 GHz
- Max RAM: 128 GB vs 64 GB
TS-855X vs the similar TS-H1655XEU-RP7 match, 4 more differ
- Drive bays: 8 bays vs 12 bays
- Max RAM: 128 GB vs 64 GB
- M.2 slots: 2 slots vs 4 slots
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 4
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 15 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: 10.9 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: 1.26 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 120 GB
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: 100
- 10GbE video editing: 99
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: 0
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-855X?
- 10 Gbps.
- What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-855X?
- 128 GB.
- How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-855X have?
- 8.
- What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-855X?
- 87 W.
- How many M.2 slots does the QNAP TS-855X have?
- 2.