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QNAP TS-873 vs QNAP TVS-871
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-873draws 70.3 W, 12.3 W less than the TVS-871
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-8734 of 7 differing specs (CPU cores 4, max RAM 64 GB)
- Best forTS-873 for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-873 leads on 4 (CPU cores, max RAM, weight, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-871 on 3 (boost clock, USB ports, and volume). On our home media server index, the TS-873 scores 76/100 against 66/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-873 and QNAP TVS-871 compare. CPU cores: the TS-873 at 4 cores versus 2 cores for the TVS-871, 2 cores more (2.0x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-873 ranks in the top 22% and the TVS-871 in the bottom 9%. The TVS-871 leads on boost clock, 3.1 GHz to 2.1 GHz, 1.5x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-871 ranks in the top 36% and the TS-873 in the bottom 31%. On max RAM, the TS-873 posts 64 GB and the TVS-871 16 GB, a gap of 48 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-873 ranks in the top 19% and the TVS-871 in the bottom 48%. USB ports: the TVS-871 at 5 ports versus 4 ports for the TS-873, 1 port more (1.2x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-871 ranks in the top 18% and the TS-873 in the top 35%.
Key differences 3
Max RAMTS-873 leads
- TS-873 64 GB vs the TVS-871 at 16 GB
- the TS-873 has 4.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-873 in the top 19%, TVS-871 in the bottom 48%
Upgradable to 64 GB later
CPU coresTS-873 leads
- TS-873 4 cores vs the TVS-871 at 2 cores
- the TS-873 has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-873 in the top 22%, TVS-871 in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Boost clockTVS-871 leads
- TVS-871 3.1 GHz vs the TS-873 at 2.1 GHz
- the TVS-871 is 1.5x higher
- among 201 QNAP models: TVS-871 in the top 36%, TS-873 in the bottom 31%
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-873 | TVS-871 |
|---|---|---|
| Max RAM | 64 GBWINtop 19% | 16 GBbottom 48% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 2.1 GHzbottom 31% | 3.1 GHzWINtop 36% |
| Volume | 17.3 Lbottom 41% | 13 LWINtop 49% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 6.56 kgWINtop 38% | 7.83 kgtop 49% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-873 | TVS-871 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 2.1 GHzbottom 31% | 3.1 GHzWINtop 36% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBWINtop 19% | 16 GBbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | – |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 6.56 kgWINtop 38% | 7.83 kgtop 49% |
| Volume | 17.3 Lbottom 41% | 13 LWINtop 49% |
| Operating power | 70.3 WWINbottom 44% | 82.6 Wbottom 33% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | – |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-873 | TVS-871 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 37WIN | 13.8 |
| Lightness percentile | 61.8WIN | 51.7 |
| Compactness percentile | 39.4 | 50.9WIN |
| Home media server fit | 76WIN | 66 |
| Small office fit | 80WIN | 72 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 43WIN | 23 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 9WIN | 8 |
The details
How to choose
- Max RAM matters most → the TS-873 (64 GB vs 16 GB)
- Boost clock matters most → the TVS-871 (3.1 GHz vs 2.1 GHz)
More TS-873 leads
- Weight: 6.56 kg vs 7.83 kg
- Operating power: 70.3 W vs 82.6 W
More TVS-871 leads
- Volume: 13 L vs 17.3 L
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 4 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-873 8.78 W vs 10.3 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-873 0.82 kg vs 0.98 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-873 60 GB vs 12 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 8, base RAM 4 GB, max LAN speed 1 Gbps
- LAN ports 4, PCIe slots 2
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-873 76 vs 66
- Small-office file server: TS-873 80 vs 72
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-873 43 vs 23
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-873 9 vs 8
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-873 or the QNAP TVS-871?
- The TS-873, with 64 GB against 16 GB for the TVS-871.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-873 or the QNAP TVS-871?
- The TS-873, with 70.3 W against 82.6 W for the TVS-871.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-873 or the QNAP TVS-871?
- The TS-873, with 6.56 kg against 7.83 kg for the TVS-871.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-873 and the QNAP TVS-871?
- A home media server: the TS-873. A small-office file server: the TS-873. (based on our own use-case index)