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QNAP TS-877XU vs QNAP TS-883XU
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-883XU5 of 6 differing specs (boost clock 4.3 GHz, base RAM 8 GB)
- Best forTS-883XU 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-883XU leads on 5 (boost clock, base RAM, max RAM, and 2 more); 1 is within 2%. On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-883XU scores 82/100 against 80/100.
Using the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-877XU and QNAP TS-883XU compare. Boost clock: the TS-883XU at 4.3 GHz versus 3.4 GHz for the TS-877XU, 0.9 GHz higher (1.3x). Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-883XU ranks in the top 13% and the TS-877XU in the top 24%. The TS-883XU leads on base RAM, 8 GB to 4 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-883XU ranks in the top 23% and the TS-877XU in the bottom 47%. On max RAM, the TS-883XU posts 128 GB and the TS-877XU 64 GB, a gap of 64 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-883XU ranks in the top 6% and the TS-877XU in the top 19%. LAN ports: the TS-883XU at 6 ports versus 4 ports for the TS-877XU, 2 ports more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-883XU ranks in the top 1% and the TS-877XU in the top 18%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-883XU leads
- TS-883XU 8 GB vs the TS-877XU at 4 GB
- the TS-883XU has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-883XU in the top 23%, TS-877XU in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMTS-883XU leads
- TS-883XU 128 GB vs the TS-877XU at 64 GB
- the TS-883XU has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-883XU in the top 6%, TS-877XU in the top 19%
Upgradable to 128 GB later
LAN portsTS-883XU leads
- TS-883XU 6 ports vs the TS-877XU at 4 ports
- the TS-883XU has 1.5x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-883XU in the top 1%, TS-877XU in the top 18%
6 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-877XU | TS-883XU |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 128 GBWINtop 6% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHztop 24% | 4.3 GHzWINtop 13% |
| Weight | 12 kgbottom 22% | 10.4 kgWINbottom 34% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-877XU | TS-883XU |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHztop 24% | 4.3 GHzWINtop 13% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 128 GBWINtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| PCIe slots | 4top 1% | 4top 1% |
| USB ports | 6top 4% | 6top 4% |
| Weight | 12 kgbottom 22% | 10.4 kgWINbottom 34% |
| Volume | 23.9 Lbottom 19% | 23.9 Lbottom 19% |
| Operating power | 73.1 Wbottom 41% | 72.2 Wbottom 42% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-877XU | TS-883XU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 76.6 | 84.9WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 20.6 | 33.6WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 16.4 | 16.4 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 80 | 82WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-883XU (8 GB vs 4 GB)
More TS-883XU leads
- Boost clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Weight: 10.4 kg vs 12 kg
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-883XU 24 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-883XU 9.02 W vs 9.14 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-883XU 1.3 kg vs 1.5 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-883XU 120 GB vs 60 GB
Within 2%
- Operating power: TS-877XU 73.1 W, TS-883XU 72.2 W
Same on both
- drive bays 8, CPU cores 4, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, PCIe slots 4
- USB ports 6, volume 23.9 L, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-883XU 82 vs 80
Variant TS-883XU-RP
- matches the TS-883XU on drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 8 more but differs on weight (11 kg vs 10.4 kg) and operating power (90 W vs 72.2 W).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TS-883XU-RP.
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-877XU or the QNAP TS-883XU?
- The TS-883XU, with 128 GB against 64 GB for the TS-877XU.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-877XU or the QNAP TS-883XU?
- The TS-883XU, with 10.4 kg against 12 kg for the TS-877XU.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-877XU and the QNAP TS-883XU?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-883XU. (based on our own use-case index)