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QNAP TS-877 vs QNAP TVS-882BR
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-8775 of 7 differing specs (CPU cores 6, USB ports 8)
- Best forTS-877 for creators moving large video files fastTVS-882BR for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-877 leads on 5 (CPU cores, USB ports, weight, and 2 more) and the QNAP TVS-882BR on 2 (boost clock and base RAM). On our home media server index, the TVS-882BR scores 84/100 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-882BR compare. CPU cores: the TS-877 at 6 cores versus 4 cores for the TVS-882BR, 2 cores more (1.5x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-877 ranks in the top 13% and the TVS-882BR in the top 22%. The TVS-882BR leads on boost clock, 3.4 GHz to 3.2 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-882BR ranks in the top 24% and the TS-877 in the top 32%. On base RAM, the TVS-882BR posts 16 GB and the TS-877 8 GB, a gap of 8 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-882BR ranks in the top 14% and the TS-877 in the top 23%. USB ports: the TS-877 at 8 ports versus 5 ports for the TVS-882BR, 3 ports more (1.6x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-877 ranks in the top 1% and the TVS-882BR in the top 18%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTVS-882BR leads
- TVS-882BR 16 GB vs the TS-877 at 8 GB
- the TVS-882BR has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-882BR in the top 14%, TS-877 in the top 23%
16 GB out of the box for several apps
USB portsTS-877 leads
- TS-877 8 ports vs the TVS-882BR at 5 ports
- the TS-877 has 1.6x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-877 in the top 1%, TVS-882BR in the top 18%
3 more USB for drives or a UPS
CPU coresTS-877 leads
- TS-877 6 cores vs the TVS-882BR at 4 cores
- the TS-877 has 1.5x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-877 in the top 13%, TVS-882BR in the top 22%
6 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-877 | TVS-882BR |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| USB ports | 8WINtop 1% | 5top 18% |
| CPU cores | 6WINtop 13% | 4top 22% |
| Volume | 21.7 LWINbottom 29% | 27.8 Lbottom 14% |
| Weight | 8.86 kgWINbottom 46% | 11.2 kgbottom 27% |
| Boost clock | 3.2 GHztop 32% | 3.4 GHzWINtop 24% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-877 | TVS-882BR |
|---|---|---|
| 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 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| 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 | 3top 10% | 3top 10% |
| USB ports | 8WINtop 1% | 5top 18% |
| Weight | 8.86 kgWINbottom 46% | 11.2 kgbottom 27% |
| Volume | 21.7 LWINbottom 29% | 27.8 Lbottom 14% |
| Operating power | 61.8 WWINtop 50% | 63.8 Wbottom 49% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-877 | TVS-882BR |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 71.9WIN | 62.2 |
| Lightness percentile | 45WIN | 26.3 |
| Compactness percentile | 27.8WIN | 12.3 |
| Home media server fit | 80 | 84WIN |
| Small office fit | 80 | 80 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 50WIN | 48 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 7WIN | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- USB ports matters most → the TS-877 (8 ports vs 5 ports)
- Base RAM matters most → the TVS-882BR (16 GB vs 8 GB)
More TS-877 leads
- Volume: 21.7 L vs 27.8 L
- Weight: 8.86 kg vs 11.2 kg
- Operating power: 61.8 W vs 63.8 W
More TVS-882BR leads
- Boost clock: 3.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 5 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 4 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-877 7.72 W vs 7.98 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-877 1.11 kg vs 1.4 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-877 56 GB vs 48 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 8, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 1 Gbps, LAN ports 4
- M.2 slots 2, PCIe slots 3, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-882BR 84 vs 80
- 10GbE video editing: TS-877 50 vs 48
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-877 7 vs 0
Variant TVS-882BRT3
- matches the TVS-882BR on drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 10 more but differs on operating power (93.8 W vs 63.8 W).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TVS-882BRT3.
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-882BR?
- The TS-877, with 61.8 W against 63.8 W for the TVS-882BR.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-877 or the QNAP TVS-882BR?
- The TS-877, with 8.86 kg against 11.2 kg for the TVS-882BR.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-877 and the QNAP TVS-882BR?
- A home media server: the TVS-882BR. 10GbE video editing: the TS-877. (based on our own use-case index)