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QNAP TS-877 vs QNAP TVS-673E
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-8776 of 9 differing specs (drive bays 8, CPU cores 6)
- Best forTS-877 for small offices sharing filesTVS-673E for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 9 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-877 leads on 6 (drive bays, CPU cores, base RAM, and 3 more) and the QNAP TVS-673E on 3 (boost clock, weight, and volume). On our home media server index, the TVS-673E scores 96/100 against 80/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-877 and QNAP TVS-673E compare. Drive bays: the TS-877 at 8 bays versus 6 bays for the TVS-673E, 2 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-877 ranks in the top 35% and the TVS-673E in the bottom 43%. The TS-877 leads on CPU cores, 6 cores to 4 cores, 1.5x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-877 ranks in the top 13% and the TVS-673E in the top 22%. On boost clock, the TVS-673E posts 3.4 GHz and the TS-877 3.2 GHz, a gap of 0.2 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-673E ranks in the top 24% and the TS-877 in the top 32%. Base RAM: the TS-877 at 8 GB versus 4 GB for the TVS-673E, 4 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-877 ranks in the top 23% and the TVS-673E in the bottom 47%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-877 leads
- TS-877 8 GB vs the TVS-673E at 4 GB
- the TS-877 has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-877 in the top 23%, TVS-673E in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
USB portsTS-877 leads
- TS-877 8 ports vs the TVS-673E at 4 ports
- the TS-877 has 2.0x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-877 in the top 1%, TVS-673E in the top 35%
4 more USB for drives or a UPS
VolumeTVS-673E leads
- TVS-673E 13.9 L vs the TS-877 at 21.7 L
- the TVS-673E: 7.8 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TVS-673E in the bottom 49%, TS-877 in the bottom 30%
7.81 L smaller on the shelf
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-877 | TVS-673E |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| USB ports | 8WINtop 1% | 4top 35% |
| Volume | 21.7 Lbottom 29% | 13.9 LWINbottom 49% |
| Weight | 8.86 kgbottom 46% | 5.85 kgWINtop 33% |
| CPU cores | 6WINtop 13% | 4top 22% |
| PCIe slots | 3WINtop 10% | 2top 21% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-877 | TVS-673E |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8WINtop 35% | 6bottom 43% |
| CPU cores | 6WINtop 13% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 3.2 GHztop 32% | 3.4 GHzWINtop 24% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 3WINtop 10% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 8WINtop 1% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 8.86 kgbottom 46% | 5.85 kgWINtop 33% |
| Volume | 21.7 Lbottom 29% | 13.9 LWINbottom 49% |
| Operating power | 61.8 WWINtop 50% | 63.7 Wbottom 50% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-877 | TVS-673E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 71.9WIN | 59.9 |
| Lightness percentile | 45 | 66.6WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 27.8 | 47.5WIN |
| Home media server fit | 80 | 96WIN |
| Small office fit | 80WIN | 66 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 50WIN | 48 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 7 | 21WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-877 (8 GB vs 4 GB)
- Volume matters most → the TVS-673E (13.9 L vs 21.7 L)
More TS-877 leads (performance and memory)
- CPU cores: 6 cores vs 4 cores
More TS-877 leads (storage and connections)
- PCIe slots: 3 slots vs 2 slots
- Drive bays: 8 bays vs 6 bays
More TS-877 leads (size, power and warranty)
- Operating power: 61.8 W vs 63.7 W
More TVS-673E leads
- Weight: 5.85 kg vs 8.86 kg
- Boost clock: 3.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): TS-877 5 vs 4
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 4 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-877 7.72 W vs 10.6 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-673E 0.98 kg vs 1.11 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-673E 60 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 1 Gbps, LAN ports 4
- M.2 slots 2, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-673E 96 vs 80
- Small-office file server: TS-877 80 vs 66
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-877 50 vs 48
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-673E 21 vs 7
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-877 or the QNAP TVS-673E?
- The TS-877, with 8 bays against 6 bays for the TVS-673E.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-877 or the QNAP TVS-673E?
- The TS-877, with 61.8 W against 63.7 W for the TVS-673E.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-877 or the QNAP TVS-673E?
- The TVS-673E, with 5.85 kg against 8.86 kg for the TS-877.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-877 and the QNAP TVS-673E?
- A home media server: the TVS-673E. A small-office file server: the TS-877. 10GbE video editing: the TS-877. (based on our own use-case index)