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QNAP TS-932PX vs QNAP TVS-951X
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-951Xdraws 39.4 W, 3.6 W less than the TS-932PX
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-951X5 of 9 differing specs (boost clock 1.8 GHz, max RAM 32 GB)
- Best forTS-932PX for creators moving large video files fastTVS-951X for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 9 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-932PX leads on 4 (CPU cores, base RAM, LAN ports, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-951X on 5 (boost clock, max RAM, USB ports, and 2 more). On our small-office file server index, the TVS-951X scores 96/100 against 92/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-932PX and QNAP TVS-951X compare. CPU cores: the TS-932PX at 4 cores versus 2 cores for the TVS-951X, 2 cores more (2.0x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-932PX ranks in the top 22% and the TVS-951X in the bottom 9%. The TVS-951X leads on boost clock, 1.8 GHz to 1.7 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-951X ranks in the bottom 20% and the TS-932PX in the bottom 19%. On base RAM, the TS-932PX posts 4 GB and the TVS-951X 2 GB, a gap of 2 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-932PX ranks in the bottom 47% and the TVS-951X in the bottom 14%. Max RAM: the TVS-951X at 32 GB versus 16 GB for the TS-932PX, 16 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-951X ranks in the top 50% and the TS-932PX in the bottom 48%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTS-932PX leads
- TS-932PX 4 cores vs the TVS-951X at 2 cores
- the TS-932PX has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-932PX in the top 22%, TVS-951X in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMTS-932PX leads
- TS-932PX 4 GB vs the TVS-951X at 2 GB
- the TS-932PX has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-932PX in the bottom 47%, TVS-951X in the bottom 14%
4 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMTVS-951X leads
- TVS-951X 32 GB vs the TS-932PX at 16 GB
- the TVS-951X has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-951X in the top 50%, TS-932PX in the bottom 48%
Upgradable to 32 GB later
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-932PX | TVS-951X |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBWINbottom 47% | 2 GBbottom 14% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% | 32 GBWINtop 50% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 4WINtop 35% |
| Weight | 4.66 kgtop 30% | 3.53 kgWINtop 24% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-932PX | TVS-951X |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 9top 29% | 9top 29% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 1.8 GHzWINbottom 20% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBWINbottom 47% | 2 GBbottom 14% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% | 32 GBWINtop 50% |
| 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 Wtop 30% | 39.4 WWINtop 28% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-932PX | TVS-951X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 41.4WIN | 30.5 |
| Lightness percentile | 70.6 | 75.8WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 71.5WIN | 66.7 |
| Home media server fit | No data | 67 |
| Small office fit | 92 | 96WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 53WIN | 51 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 48 | 50WIN |
The details
How to choose
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-932PX (4 cores vs 2 cores)
- Max RAM matters most → the TVS-951X (32 GB vs 16 GB)
More TS-932PX leads
- LAN ports: 4 ports vs 2 ports
- Volume: 8.88 L vs 9.18 L
More TVS-951X leads (performance and memory)
- Boost clock: 1.8 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
More TVS-951X leads (storage and connections)
- USB ports: 4 ports vs 3 ports
More TVS-951X leads (size, power and warranty)
- Weight: 3.53 kg vs 4.66 kg
- Operating power: 39.4 W vs 43 W
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-932PX 25 Gbps vs 11 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TVS-951X 4.37 W vs 4.78 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-951X 0.39 kg vs 0.52 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-951X 30 GB vs 12 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 9, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TVS-951X 96 vs 92
- 10GbE video editing: TS-932PX 53 vs 51
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-951X 50 vs 48
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-932PX or the QNAP TVS-951X?
- The TVS-951X, with 32 GB against 16 GB for the TS-932PX.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-932PX or the QNAP TVS-951X?
- The TVS-951X, with 39.4 W against 43 W for the TS-932PX.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-932PX or the QNAP TVS-951X?
- The TVS-951X, with 3.53 kg against 4.66 kg for the TS-932PX.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-932PX and the QNAP TVS-951X?
- A small-office file server: the TVS-951X. 10GbE video editing: the TS-932PX. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TVS-951X. (based on our own use-case index)