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QNAP TS-873U-RP Specs, Pros and Cons

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The quick verdict

  • StrengthsLAN ports 6 (top 1%), max LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%)
  • Weaknessesoperating power 107.7 W (bottom 20%)
  • Best forsmall offices sharing files
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In short

Bottom line. The QNAP TS-873U-RP lists 8 drive bays, 4 CPU cores, boost clock 2.1 GHz, and base RAM 8 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 4 CPU cores (top 22%), base RAM 8 GB (top 23%), and max RAM 64 GB (top 19%), and its weak spots are operating power 107.7 W (bottom 20%).

This page lays out the QNAP TS-873U-RP from the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 8 bays (top 35% of 219). The TS-873U-RP has 4 CPU cores (top 22% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 2.1 GHz (bottom 31% of 201). Base RAM: 8 GB (top 23% of 219). The TS-873U-RP's max RAM is 64 GB (top 19% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 10 Gbps (top 2% of 219). LAN ports: 6 ports (top 1% of 219). The TS-873U-RP has 2 M.2 slots (top 4% of 136). PCIe slots comes in at 1 slot (top 49% of 146). USB ports: 6 ports (top 4% of 219). The TS-873U-RP's weight is 11.3 kg (bottom 26% of 212). Volume comes in at 22.9 L (bottom 28% of 217).

Key points

CPU coresStrength

  • 4 cores
  • top 22% of 204 QNAP models

4 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

  • 64 GB
  • top 19% of 219 QNAP models

Upgradable to 64 GB later

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecTS-873U-RP
LAN ports6top 1%
Max LAN speed10 Gbpstop 2%
M.2 slots2top 4%
USB ports6top 4%
Warranty3 yrtop 7%
Max RAM64 GBtop 19%
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Full specifications
SpecTS-873U-RP
Drive bays8top 35%
CPU cores4top 22%
Boost clock2.1 GHzbottom 31%
Base RAM8 GBtop 23%
Max RAM64 GBtop 19%
Max LAN speed10 Gbpstop 2%
LAN ports6top 1%
M.2 slots2top 4%
PCIe slots1top 49%
USB ports6top 4%
Weight11.3 kgbottom 26%
Volume22.9 Lbottom 28%
Operating power107.7 Wbottom 20%
Warranty3 yrtop 7%
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)TS-873U-RP
Performance percentile65.4
Lightness percentile24.6
Compactness percentile23.4
Small office fit100
10GbE video editing fit94
Low-power compact 24/7 fit0

The details

Weak spots (bottom 25%)

  • Operating power 107.7 W: bottom 20%

Performance and memory

  • Boost clock: 2.1 GHz (bottom 31%)

Storage and connections

  • Drive bays: 8 bays (top 35%)
  • Max LAN speed: 10 Gbps (top 2%)
  • LAN ports: 6 ports (top 1%)

Storage and connections

  • M.2 slots: 2 slots (top 4%)
  • PCIe slots: 1 slot (top 49%)
  • USB ports: 6 ports (top 4%)

Size, power and warranty

  • Weight: 11.3 kg (bottom 26%)
  • Volume: 22.9 L (bottom 28%)
  • Warranty: 3 years (top 7%)

TS-873U-RP vs the similar TS-1273U11 match

  • Drive bays: 8 bays vs 12 bays
  • Weight: 11.3 kg vs 10.8 kg
  • Operating power: 107.7 W vs 123.1 W

TS-873U-RP vs the similar TS-873U11 match

  • Base RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB
  • Weight: 11.3 kg vs 9.85 kg
  • Operating power: 107.7 W vs 103.9 W

TS-873U-RP vs the similar TS-1673U10 match, 1 more differ

  • Drive bays: 8 bays vs 16 bays
  • Weight: 11.3 kg vs 14.3 kg
  • Volume: 22.9 L vs 34.1 L

Combined metrics

  • Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 3
  • Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 24 Gbps
  • Operating power per bay: 13.5 W

Combined metrics

  • Weight per bay: 1.41 kg
  • Memory headroom (max minus base): 56 GB

Use-case scores

  • Small-office file server: 100
  • 10GbE video editing: 94
  • 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-873U-RP?
10 Gbps.
What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-873U-RP?
64 GB.
How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-873U-RP have?
8.
What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-873U-RP?
107.7 W.
How many M.2 slots does the QNAP TS-873U-RP have?
2.