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QNAP TS-873U-RP vs QNAP TVS-1272XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-1272XU-RP4 of 7 differing specs (drive bays 12, boost clock 3.6 GHz)
- Best forTS-873U-RP for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-873U-RP leads on 3 (base RAM, weight, and volume) and the QNAP TVS-1272XU-RP on 4 (drive bays, boost clock, PCIe slots, and 1 more). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-873U-RP scores 94/100 against 81/100.
Using the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-873U-RP and QNAP TVS-1272XU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TVS-1272XU-RP at 12 bays versus 8 bays for the TS-873U-RP, 4 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-1272XU-RP ranks in the top 15% and the TS-873U-RP in the top 35%. The TVS-1272XU-RP leads on boost clock, 3.6 GHz to 2.1 GHz, 1.7x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-1272XU-RP ranks in the top 20% and the TS-873U-RP in the bottom 31%. On base RAM, the TS-873U-RP posts 8 GB and the TVS-1272XU-RP 4 GB, a gap of 4 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-873U-RP ranks in the top 23% and the TVS-1272XU-RP in the bottom 47%. PCIe slots: the TVS-1272XU-RP at 4 slots versus 1 slot for the TS-873U-RP, 3 slots more (4.0x). Among 146 QNAP models, the TVS-1272XU-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TS-873U-RP in the top 49%.
Key differences 3
PCIe slotsTVS-1272XU-RP leads
- TVS-1272XU-RP 4 slots vs the TS-873U-RP at 1 slot
- the TVS-1272XU-RP has 4.0x the PCIe slots
- among 146 QNAP models: TVS-1272XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-873U-RP in the top 49%
4 PCIe slot(s) for a 10GbE card later
Base RAMTS-873U-RP leads
- TS-873U-RP 8 GB vs the TVS-1272XU-RP at 4 GB
- the TS-873U-RP has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-873U-RP in the top 23%, TVS-1272XU-RP in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Boost clockTVS-1272XU-RP leads
- TVS-1272XU-RP 3.6 GHz vs the TS-873U-RP at 2.1 GHz
- the TVS-1272XU-RP is 1.7x higher
- among 201 QNAP models: TVS-1272XU-RP in the top 20%, TS-873U-RP in the bottom 31%
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-873U-RP | TVS-1272XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 4WINtop 1% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Boost clock | 2.1 GHzbottom 31% | 3.6 GHzWINtop 20% |
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 12WINtop 15% |
| Weight | 11.3 kgWINbottom 26% | 12.3 kgbottom 20% |
| Volume | 22.9 LWINbottom 28% | 23.9 Lbottom 19% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-873U-RP | TVS-1272XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 12WINtop 15% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.1 GHzbottom 31% | 3.6 GHzWINtop 20% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 6top 1% | 6top 1% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | – |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 4WINtop 1% |
| USB ports | 6top 4% | 6top 4% |
| Weight | 11.3 kgWINbottom 26% | 12.3 kgbottom 20% |
| Volume | 22.9 LWINbottom 28% | 23.9 Lbottom 19% |
| Operating power | 107.7 Wbottom 20% | 105.4 WWINbottom 22% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-873U-RP | TVS-1272XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 65.4 | 79.4WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 24.6WIN | 19.4 |
| Compactness percentile | 23.4WIN | 16.4 |
| Home media server fit | No data | 0 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 94WIN | 81 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-873U-RP (8 GB vs 4 GB)
- PCIe slots matters most → the TVS-1272XU-RP (4 slots vs 1 slot)
More TS-873U-RP leads
- Weight: 11.3 kg vs 12.3 kg
- Volume: 22.9 L vs 23.9 L
More TVS-1272XU-RP leads
- Drive bays: 12 bays vs 8 bays
- Operating power: 105.4 W vs 107.7 W
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 24 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TVS-1272XU-RP 8.78 W vs 13.5 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-1272XU-RP 1.02 kg vs 1.41 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-1272XU-RP 60 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- CPU cores 4, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- LAN ports 6, USB ports 6, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-873U-RP 94 vs 81
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 TVS-1272XU-RP?
- The TVS-1272XU-RP, with 12 bays against 8 bays for the TS-873U-RP.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-873U-RP or the QNAP TVS-1272XU-RP?
- The TVS-1272XU-RP, with 105.4 W against 107.7 W for the TS-873U-RP.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-873U-RP or the QNAP TVS-1272XU-RP?
- The TS-873U-RP, with 11.3 kg against 12.3 kg for the TVS-1272XU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-873U-RP and the QNAP TVS-1272XU-RP?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-873U-RP. (based on our own use-case index)