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QNAP TS-877 vs QNAP TVS-873E
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-877draws 61.8 W, 8.5 W less than the TVS-873E
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-8775 of 8 differing specs (CPU cores 6, base RAM 8 GB)
- Best forTS-877 for creators moving large video files fastTVS-873E for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 8 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-877 leads on 5 (CPU cores, base RAM, PCIe slots, and 2 more) and the QNAP TVS-873E on 3 (boost clock, weight, and volume). On our home media server index, the TVS-873E 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-873E compare. CPU cores: the TS-877 at 6 cores versus 4 cores for the TVS-873E, 2 cores more (1.5x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-877 ranks in the top 13% and the TVS-873E in the top 22%. The TVS-873E leads on boost clock, 3.4 GHz to 3.2 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-873E ranks in the top 24% and the TS-877 in the top 32%. On base RAM, the TS-877 posts 8 GB and the TVS-873E 4 GB, a gap of 4 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-877 ranks in the top 23% and the TVS-873E in the bottom 47%. PCIe slots: the TS-877 at 3 slots versus 2 slots for the TVS-873E, 1 slot more (1.5x). Among 146 QNAP models, the TS-877 ranks in the top 10% and the TVS-873E in the top 21%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-877 leads
- TS-877 8 GB vs the TVS-873E at 4 GB
- the TS-877 has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-877 in the top 23%, TVS-873E in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
USB portsTS-877 leads
- TS-877 8 ports vs the TVS-873E at 4 ports
- the TS-877 has 2.0x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-877 in the top 1%, TVS-873E in the top 35%
4 more USB for drives or a UPS
CPU coresTS-877 leads
- TS-877 6 cores vs the TVS-873E at 4 cores
- the TS-877 has 1.5x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-877 in the top 13%, TVS-873E in the top 22%
6 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-877 | TVS-873E |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| USB ports | 8WINtop 1% | 4top 35% |
| CPU cores | 6WINtop 13% | 4top 22% |
| PCIe slots | 3WINtop 10% | 2top 21% |
| Weight | 8.86 kgbottom 46% | 6.56 kgWINtop 38% |
| Volume | 21.7 Lbottom 29% | 17.3 LWINbottom 41% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-877 | TVS-873E |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 8top 35% |
| 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% | 6.56 kgWINtop 38% |
| Volume | 21.7 Lbottom 29% | 17.3 LWINbottom 41% |
| Operating power | 61.8 WWINtop 50% | 70.3 Wbottom 44% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-877 | TVS-873E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 71.9WIN | 59.9 |
| Lightness percentile | 45 | 61.8WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 27.8 | 39.4WIN |
| Home media server fit | 80 | 96WIN |
| Small office fit | 80 | 80 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 50WIN | 48 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 7 | 9WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-877 (8 GB vs 4 GB)
- Weight matters most → the TVS-873E (6.56 kg vs 8.86 kg)
More TS-877 leads
- PCIe slots: 3 slots vs 2 slots
- Operating power: 61.8 W vs 70.3 W
More TVS-873E leads
- Weight: 6.56 kg vs 8.86 kg
- Volume: 17.3 L vs 21.7 L
- 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 8.78 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-873E 0.82 kg vs 1.11 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-873E 60 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 8, 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-873E 96 vs 80
- 10GbE video editing: TS-877 50 vs 48
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-873E 9 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 draws less power, the QNAP TS-877 or the QNAP TVS-873E?
- The TS-877, with 61.8 W against 70.3 W for the TVS-873E.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-877 or the QNAP TVS-873E?
- The TVS-873E, with 6.56 kg against 8.86 kg for the TS-877.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-877 and the QNAP TVS-873E?
- A home media server: the TVS-873E. 10GbE video editing: the TS-877. (based on our own use-case index)