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QNAP TS-873U-RP vs QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-873U-RPdraws 107.7 W, 14 W less than the TS-H1655XEU-RP
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP7 of 10 differing specs (drive bays 12, CPU cores 8)
- Best forTS-H1655XEU-RP 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-873U-RP leads on 3 (LAN ports, USB ports, and operating power) and the QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP on 7 (drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 4 more). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-H1655XEU-RP scores 100/100 against 94/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-873U-RP and QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TS-H1655XEU-RP at 12 bays versus 8 bays for the TS-873U-RP, 4 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1655XEU-RP ranks in the top 15% and the TS-873U-RP in the top 35%. The TS-H1655XEU-RP leads on CPU cores, 8 cores to 4 cores, 2.0x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-H1655XEU-RP ranks in the top 3% and the TS-873U-RP in the top 22%. On boost clock, the TS-H1655XEU-RP posts 2.8 GHz and the TS-873U-RP 2.1 GHz, a gap of 0.7 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-H1655XEU-RP ranks in the top 47% and the TS-873U-RP in the bottom 31%. LAN ports: the TS-873U-RP at 6 ports versus 3 ports for the TS-H1655XEU-RP, 3 ports more (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-873U-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TS-H1655XEU-RP in the bottom 48%.
Key differences 3
USB portsTS-873U-RP leads
- TS-873U-RP 6 ports vs the TS-H1655XEU-RP at 2 ports
- the TS-873U-RP has 3.0x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-873U-RP in the top 4%, TS-H1655XEU-RP in the bottom 9%
4 more USB for drives or a UPS
CPU coresTS-H1655XEU-RP leads
- TS-H1655XEU-RP 8 cores vs the TS-873U-RP at 4 cores
- the TS-H1655XEU-RP has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-H1655XEU-RP in the top 3%, TS-873U-RP in the top 22%
8 cores for backups and transcodes at once
LAN portsTS-873U-RP leads
- TS-873U-RP 6 ports vs the TS-H1655XEU-RP at 3 ports
- the TS-873U-RP has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-873U-RP in the top 1%, TS-H1655XEU-RP in the bottom 48%
6 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-873U-RP | TS-H1655XEU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| USB ports | 6WINtop 4% | 2bottom 9% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 8WINtop 3% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 3bottom 48% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 4WINtop 2% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 2WINtop 21% |
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 12WINtop 15% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-873U-RP | TS-H1655XEU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 12WINtop 15% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 8WINtop 3% |
| Boost clock | 2.1 GHzbottom 31% | 2.8 GHzWINtop 47% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 3bottom 48% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 4WINtop 2% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 2WINtop 21% |
| USB ports | 6WINtop 4% | 2bottom 9% |
| Weight | 11.3 kgbottom 26% | 10.8 kgWINbottom 32% |
| Volume | 22.9 Lbottom 28% | 17.1 LWINbottom 42% |
| Operating power | 107.7 WWINbottom 20% | 121.7 Wbottom 16% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-873U-RP | TS-H1655XEU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 65.4 | 88.5WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 24.6 | 30.8WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 23.4 | 40.7WIN |
| Home media server fit | No data | 0 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 94 | 100WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- USB ports matters most → the TS-873U-RP (6 ports vs 2 ports)
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-H1655XEU-RP (8 cores vs 4 cores)
More TS-873U-RP leads
- Operating power: 107.7 W vs 121.7 W
More TS-H1655XEU-RP leads (performance and memory)
- Boost clock: 2.8 GHz vs 2.1 GHz
More TS-H1655XEU-RP leads (storage and connections)
- M.2 slots: 4 slots vs 2 slots
- PCIe slots: 2 slots vs 1 slot
- Drive bays: 12 bays vs 8 bays
More TS-H1655XEU-RP leads (size, power and warranty)
- Volume: 17.1 L vs 22.9 L
- Weight: 10.8 kg vs 11.3 kg
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): TS-H1655XEU-RP 6 vs 3
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-873U-RP 24 Gbps vs 15 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-H1655XEU-RP 10.1 W vs 13.5 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-H1655XEU-RP 0.9 kg vs 1.41 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 56 GB on both
Same on both
- base RAM 8 GB, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-H1655XEU-RP 100 vs 94
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-873U-RP or the QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP?
- The TS-H1655XEU-RP, with 12 bays against 8 bays for the TS-873U-RP.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-873U-RP or the QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP?
- The TS-873U-RP, with 107.7 W against 121.7 W for the TS-H1655XEU-RP.
- Which has more M.2 slots, the QNAP TS-873U-RP or the QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP?
- The TS-H1655XEU-RP, with 4 slots against 2 slots for the TS-873U-RP.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-873U-RP or the QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP?
- The TS-H1655XEU-RP, with 10.8 kg against 11.3 kg for the TS-873U-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-873U-RP and the QNAP TS-H1655XEU-RP?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-H1655XEU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)