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QNAP TS-932PX vs QNAP TS-963X
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-932PXdraws 43 W, 10.1 W less than the TS-963X
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-932PX4 of 7 differing specs (base RAM 4 GB, LAN ports 4)
- Best forTS-963X for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-932PX leads on 4 (base RAM, LAN ports, volume, and 1 more) and the QNAP TS-963X on 3 (boost clock, USB ports, and weight). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-963X scores 55/100 against 53/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-932PX and QNAP TS-963X compare. Boost clock: the TS-963X at 2 GHz versus 1.7 GHz for the TS-932PX, 0.3 GHz higher (1.2x). Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-963X ranks in the bottom 27% and the TS-932PX in the bottom 19%. The TS-932PX leads on base RAM, 4 GB to 2 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-932PX ranks in the bottom 47% and the TS-963X in the bottom 14%. On LAN ports, the TS-932PX posts 4 ports and the TS-963X 2 ports, a gap of 2 ports. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-932PX ranks in the top 18% and the TS-963X in the bottom 38%. USB ports: the TS-963X at 4 ports versus 3 ports for the TS-932PX, 1 port more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-963X ranks in the top 35% and the TS-932PX in the bottom 27%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-932PX leads
- TS-932PX 4 GB vs the TS-963X at 2 GB
- the TS-932PX has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-932PX in the bottom 47%, TS-963X in the bottom 14%
4 GB out of the box for several apps
LAN portsTS-932PX leads
- TS-932PX 4 ports vs the TS-963X at 2 ports
- the TS-932PX has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-932PX in the top 18%, TS-963X in the bottom 38%
4 ports for link bonding or separate networks
USB portsTS-963X leads
- TS-963X 4 ports vs the TS-932PX at 3 ports
- the TS-963X has 1.3x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-963X in the top 35%, TS-932PX in the bottom 27%
1 more USB for drives or a UPS
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-932PX | TS-963X |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 4 GBWINbottom 47% | 2 GBbottom 14% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 4WINtop 35% |
| Weight | 4.66 kgtop 30% | 3.53 kgWINtop 24% |
| Operating power | 43 WWINtop 30% | 53.1 Wtop 40% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 2 GHzWINbottom 27% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-932PX | TS-963X |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 9top 29% | 9top 29% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 2 GHzWINbottom 27% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBWINbottom 47% | 2 GBbottom 14% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% | 16 GBbottom 48% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 4WINtop 35% |
| Weight | 4.66 kgtop 30% | 3.53 kgWINtop 24% |
| Volume | 8.88 LWINtop 29% | 9.18 Ltop 33% |
| Operating power | 43 WWINtop 30% | 53.1 Wtop 40% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-932PX | TS-963X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 41.4 | 51WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 70.6 | 75.8WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 71.5WIN | 66.7 |
| Small office fit | 92 | 92 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 53 | 55WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 48WIN | 39 |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-932PX (4 GB vs 2 GB)
- USB ports matters most → the TS-963X (4 ports vs 3 ports)
More TS-932PX leads
- Operating power: 43 W vs 53.1 W
- Volume: 8.88 L vs 9.18 L
More TS-963X leads
- Weight: 3.53 kg vs 4.66 kg
- Boost clock: 2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-932PX 25 Gbps vs 11 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-932PX 4.78 W vs 5.9 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-963X 0.39 kg vs 0.52 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-963X 14 GB vs 12 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 9, CPU cores 4, max RAM 16 GB
- max LAN speed 10 Gbps, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-963X 55 vs 53
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-932PX 48 vs 39
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-932PX or the QNAP TS-963X?
- The TS-932PX, with 43 W against 53.1 W for the TS-963X.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-932PX or the QNAP TS-963X?
- The TS-963X, with 3.53 kg against 4.66 kg for the TS-932PX.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-932PX and the QNAP TS-963X?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-963X. (based on our own use-case index)