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QNAP TS-855X vs QNAP TVS-H1277AX
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-855Xdraws 87 W, 19.4 W less than the TVS-H1277AX
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-H1277AX6 of 10 differing specs (drive bays 12, boost clock 5.1 GHz)
- Best forTS-855X for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 10 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-855X leads on 4 (CPU cores, weight, volume, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-H1277AX on 6 (drive bays, boost clock, base RAM, and 3 more). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-855X scores 99/100 against 63/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-855X and QNAP TVS-H1277AX compare. Drive bays: the TVS-H1277AX at 12 bays versus 8 bays for the TS-855X, 4 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-H1277AX ranks in the top 15% and the TS-855X in the top 35%. The TS-855X leads on CPU cores, 8 cores to 6 cores, 1.3x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-855X ranks in the top 3% and the TVS-H1277AX in the top 13%. On boost clock, the TVS-H1277AX posts 5.1 GHz and the TS-855X 2.8 GHz, a gap of 2.3 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-H1277AX ranks in the top 4% and the TS-855X in the top 47%. Base RAM: the TVS-H1277AX at 16 GB versus 8 GB for the TS-855X, 8 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-H1277AX ranks in the top 14% and the TS-855X in the top 23%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTVS-H1277AX leads
- TVS-H1277AX 16 GB vs the TS-855X at 8 GB
- the TVS-H1277AX has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-H1277AX in the top 14%, TS-855X in the top 23%
16 GB out of the box for several apps
Boost clockTVS-H1277AX leads
- TVS-H1277AX 5.1 GHz vs the TS-855X at 2.8 GHz
- the TVS-H1277AX is 1.8x higher
- among 201 QNAP models: TVS-H1277AX in the top 4%, TS-855X in the top 47%
WarrantyTVS-H1277AX leads
- TVS-H1277AX 5 years vs the TS-855X at 3 years
- the TVS-H1277AX is 1.7x longer
- among 214 QNAP models: TVS-H1277AX in the top 1%, TS-855X in the top 7%
2 more year(s) of free repairs
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-855X | TVS-H1277AX |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| Boost clock | 2.8 GHztop 47% | 5.1 GHzWINtop 4% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 5 yrWINtop 1% |
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 12WINtop 15% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBtop 6% | 192 GBWINtop 1% |
| CPU cores | 8WINtop 3% | 6top 13% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-855X | TVS-H1277AX |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 12WINtop 15% |
| CPU cores | 8WINtop 3% | 6top 13% |
| Boost clock | 2.8 GHztop 47% | 5.1 GHzWINtop 4% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBtop 6% | 192 GBWINtop 1% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% | 4WINtop 18% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | – |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | – |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 10 kgWINbottom 35% | 11 kgbottom 30% |
| Volume | 21.1 LWINbottom 31% | 26.6 Lbottom 15% |
| Operating power | 87 WWINbottom 31% | 106.4 Wbottom 22% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 5 yrWINtop 1% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-855X | TVS-H1277AX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 88.5 | 91.1WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 34.1WIN | 29.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 30.1WIN | 14.1 |
| Home media server fit | No data | 29 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 99WIN | 63 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-855X (8 cores vs 6 cores)
- Base RAM matters most → the TVS-H1277AX (16 GB vs 8 GB)
More TS-855X leads (performance and memory)
- CPU cores: 8 cores vs 6 cores
More TS-855X leads (size, power and warranty)
- Volume: 21.1 L vs 26.6 L
- Operating power: 87 W vs 106.4 W
- Weight: 10 kg vs 11 kg
More TVS-H1277AX leads
- Drive bays: 12 bays vs 8 bays
- Max RAM: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- LAN ports: 4 ports vs 3 ports
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TVS-H1277AX 25 Gbps vs 15 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TVS-H1277AX 8.87 W vs 10.9 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-H1277AX 0.92 kg vs 1.26 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-H1277AX 176 GB vs 120 GB
Same on both
- max LAN speed 10 Gbps, USB ports 4
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-855X 99 vs 63
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-855X or the QNAP TVS-H1277AX?
- The TVS-H1277AX, with 192 GB against 128 GB for the TS-855X.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-855X or the QNAP TVS-H1277AX?
- The TVS-H1277AX, with 12 bays against 8 bays for the TS-855X.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-855X or the QNAP TVS-H1277AX?
- The TS-855X, with 87 W against 106.4 W for the TVS-H1277AX.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-855X or the QNAP TVS-H1277AX?
- The TS-855X, with 10 kg against 11 kg for the TVS-H1277AX.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-855X and the QNAP TVS-H1277AX?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-855X. (based on our own use-case index)