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QNAP TS-877XU vs QNAP TS-877XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-877XUdraws 73.1 W, 12.9 W less than the TS-877XU-RP
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-877XU-RP4 of 6 differing specs (CPU cores 6, boost clock 3.9 GHz)
- Best forTS-877XU for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 6 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-877XU leads on 2 (weight and operating power) and the QNAP TS-877XU-RP on 4 (CPU cores, boost clock, base RAM, and 1 more). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-877XU scores 80/100 against 62/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-877XU and QNAP TS-877XU-RP compare. CPU cores: the TS-877XU-RP at 6 cores versus 4 cores for the TS-877XU, 2 cores more (1.5x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-877XU-RP ranks in the top 13% and the TS-877XU in the top 22%. The TS-877XU-RP leads on boost clock, 3.9 GHz to 3.4 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-877XU-RP ranks in the top 18% and the TS-877XU in the top 24%. On base RAM, the TS-877XU-RP posts 8 GB and the TS-877XU 4 GB, a gap of 4 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-877XU-RP ranks in the top 23% and the TS-877XU in the bottom 47%. Weight: the TS-877XU at 12 kg versus 13.3 kg for the TS-877XU-RP, 1.3 kg lower. Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-877XU ranks in the bottom 22% and the TS-877XU-RP in the bottom 18%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-877XU-RP leads
- TS-877XU-RP 8 GB vs the TS-877XU at 4 GB
- the TS-877XU-RP has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-877XU-RP in the top 23%, TS-877XU in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
CPU coresTS-877XU-RP leads
- TS-877XU-RP 6 cores vs the TS-877XU at 4 cores
- the TS-877XU-RP has 1.5x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-877XU-RP in the top 13%, TS-877XU in the top 22%
6 cores for backups and transcodes at once
VolumeTS-877XU-RP leads
- TS-877XU-RP 19.6 L vs the TS-877XU at 23.9 L
- the TS-877XU-RP: 4.3 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TS-877XU-RP in the bottom 36%, TS-877XU in the bottom 19%
4.34 L smaller on the shelf
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-877XU | TS-877XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 6WINtop 13% |
| Volume | 23.9 Lbottom 19% | 19.6 LWINbottom 34% |
| Operating power | 73.1 WWINbottom 41% | 86 Wbottom 31% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHztop 24% | 3.9 GHzWINtop 18% |
| Weight | 12 kgWINbottom 22% | 13.3 kgbottom 17% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-877XU | TS-877XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 6WINtop 13% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHztop 24% | 3.9 GHzWINtop 18% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| PCIe slots | 4top 1% | – |
| USB ports | 6top 4% | 6top 4% |
| Weight | 12 kgWINbottom 22% | 13.3 kgbottom 17% |
| Volume | 23.9 Lbottom 19% | 19.6 LWINbottom 34% |
| Operating power | 73.1 WWINbottom 41% | 86 Wbottom 31% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-877XU | TS-877XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 76.6 | 86.5WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 20.6WIN | 16.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 16.4 | 32.9WIN |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 80WIN | 62 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Operating power matters most → the TS-877XU (73.1 W vs 86 W)
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-877XU-RP (8 GB vs 4 GB)
More TS-877XU leads
- Operating power: 73.1 W vs 86 W
- Weight: 12 kg vs 13.3 kg
More TS-877XU-RP leads
- Boost clock: 3.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 22 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-877XU 9.14 W vs 10.8 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-877XU 1.5 kg vs 1.66 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-877XU 60 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 8, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- LAN ports 4, USB ports 6, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-877XU 80 vs 62
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-877XU or the QNAP TS-877XU-RP?
- The TS-877XU, with 73.1 W against 86 W for the TS-877XU-RP.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-877XU or the QNAP TS-877XU-RP?
- The TS-877XU, with 12 kg against 13.3 kg for the TS-877XU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-877XU and the QNAP TS-877XU-RP?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-877XU. (based on our own use-case index)