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QNAP TS-873A vs QNAP TVS-682
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-682draws 45.5 W, 8.6 W less than the TS-873A
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-873A5 of 10 differing specs (drive bays 8, CPU cores 4)
- Best forTS-873A for small offices sharing filesTVS-682 for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 10 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-873A leads on 5 (drive bays, CPU cores, max LAN speed, and 2 more) and the QNAP TVS-682 on 4 (boost clock, LAN ports, USB ports, and 1 more); 1 is within 2%. On our home media server index, the TVS-682 scores 100/100 against 80/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-873A and QNAP TVS-682 compare. Drive bays: the TS-873A at 8 bays versus 6 bays for the TVS-682, 2 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-873A ranks in the top 35% and the TVS-682 in the bottom 43%. The TS-873A leads on CPU cores, 4 cores to 2 cores, 2.0x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-873A ranks in the top 22% and the TVS-682 in the bottom 9%. On boost clock, the TVS-682 posts 3.3 GHz and the TS-873A 2.2 GHz, a gap of 1.1 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-682 ranks in the top 30% and the TS-873A in the bottom 37%. Max LAN speed: the TS-873A at 2.5 Gbps versus 1 Gbps for the TVS-682, 1.5 Gbps higher (2.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-873A ranks in the bottom 48% and the TVS-682 in the bottom 22%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTS-873A leads
- TS-873A 2.5 Gbps vs the TVS-682 at 1 Gbps
- the TS-873A is 2.5x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-873A in the bottom 48%, TVS-682 in the bottom 22%
100 GB copy: about 5 min vs about 13 min (theoretical)
CPU coresTS-873A leads
- TS-873A 4 cores vs the TVS-682 at 2 cores
- the TS-873A has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-873A in the top 22%, TVS-682 in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
LAN portsTVS-682 leads
- TVS-682 4 ports vs the TS-873A at 2 ports
- the TVS-682 has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-682 in the top 18%, TS-873A in the bottom 38%
4 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-873A | TVS-682 |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 4WINtop 18% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Boost clock | 2.2 GHzbottom 37% | 3.3 GHzWINtop 30% |
| Drive bays | 8WINtop 35% | 6bottom 43% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-873A | TVS-682 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8WINtop 35% | 6bottom 43% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 2.2 GHzbottom 37% | 3.3 GHzWINtop 30% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 4WINtop 18% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 7.4 kgWINtop 43% | 7.7 kgtop 47% |
| Volume | 16.6 Lbottom 45% | 16.7 Lbottom 43% |
| Operating power | 54.1 Wtop 41% | 45.5 WWINtop 32% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-873A | TVS-682 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 46.9WIN | 26.3 |
| Lightness percentile | 56.9WIN | 53.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 43.8WIN | 41.7 |
| Home media server fit | 80 | 100WIN |
| Small office fit | 100WIN | 66 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 45WIN | 41 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 24 | 30WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TS-873A (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps)
- LAN ports matters most → the TVS-682 (4 ports vs 2 ports)
More TS-873A leads
- Warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
- Drive bays: 8 bays vs 6 bays
- Weight: 7.4 kg vs 7.7 kg
More TVS-682 leads
- Boost clock: 3.3 GHz vs 2.2 GHz
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
- Operating power: 45.5 W vs 54.1 W
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 4 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-873A 5 Gbps vs 4 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-873A 6.76 W vs 7.58 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-873A 0.93 kg vs 1.28 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 56 GB on both
Within 2%
- Volume: TS-873A 16.6 L, TVS-682 16.7 L
Same on both
- base RAM 8 GB, max RAM 64 GB, M.2 slots 2, PCIe slots 2
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-682 100 vs 80
- Small-office file server: TS-873A 100 vs 66
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-873A 45 vs 41
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-682 30 vs 24
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which has the faster built-in LAN, the QNAP TS-873A or the QNAP TVS-682?
- The TS-873A, with 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps for the TVS-682.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-873A or the QNAP TVS-682?
- The TS-873A, with 8 bays against 6 bays for the TVS-682.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-873A or the QNAP TVS-682?
- The TVS-682, with 45.5 W against 54.1 W for the TS-873A.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-873A or the QNAP TVS-682?
- The TS-873A, with 7.4 kg against 7.7 kg for the TVS-682.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-873A and the QNAP TVS-682?
- A home media server: the TVS-682. A small-office file server: the TS-873A. (based on our own use-case index)