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QNAP TS-932X vs QNAP TVS-882ST3
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-882ST34 of 7 differing specs (boost clock 2.7 GHz, max RAM 32 GB)
- Best forTVS-882ST3 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-932X leads on 3 (drive bays, weight, and operating power) and the QNAP TVS-882ST3 on 4 (boost clock, max RAM, USB ports, and 1 more). On our small-office file server index, the TVS-882ST3 scores 96/100 against 92/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-932X and QNAP TVS-882ST3 compare. Drive bays: the TS-932X at 9 bays versus 8 bays for the TVS-882ST3, 1 bay more. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-932X ranks in the top 29% and the TVS-882ST3 in the top 35%. The TVS-882ST3 leads on boost clock, 2.7 GHz to 1.7 GHz, 1.6x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-882ST3 ranks in the top 49% and the TS-932X in the bottom 19%. On max RAM, the TVS-882ST3 posts 32 GB and the TS-932X 16 GB, a gap of 16 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-882ST3 ranks in the top 50% and the TS-932X in the bottom 48%. USB ports: the TVS-882ST3 at 4 ports versus 3 ports for the TS-932X, 1 port more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-882ST3 ranks in the top 35% and the TS-932X in the bottom 27%.
Key differences 3
Max RAMTVS-882ST3 leads
- TVS-882ST3 32 GB vs the TS-932X at 16 GB
- the TVS-882ST3 has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-882ST3 in the top 50%, TS-932X in the bottom 48%
Upgradable to 32 GB later
Boost clockTVS-882ST3 leads
- TVS-882ST3 2.7 GHz vs the TS-932X at 1.7 GHz
- the TVS-882ST3 is 1.6x higher
- among 201 QNAP models: TVS-882ST3 in the top 49%, TS-932X in the bottom 19%
USB portsTVS-882ST3 leads
- TVS-882ST3 4 ports vs the TS-932X at 3 ports
- the TVS-882ST3 has 1.3x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-882ST3 in the top 35%, TS-932X in the bottom 27%
1 more USB for drives or a UPS
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-932X | TVS-882ST3 |
|---|---|---|
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% | 32 GBWINtop 50% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 2.7 GHzWINtop 49% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 4WINtop 35% |
| Volume | 9.18 Ltop 33% | 7.49 LWINtop 26% |
| Drive bays | 9WINtop 29% | 8top 35% |
| Weight | 3.53 kgWINtop 24% | 3.65 kgtop 26% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-932X | TVS-882ST3 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 9WINtop 29% | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 2.7 GHzWINtop 49% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% | 32 GBWINtop 50% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | – | 0bottom 46% |
| PCIe slots | – | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 4WINtop 35% |
| Weight | 3.53 kgWINtop 24% | 3.65 kgtop 26% |
| Volume | 9.18 Ltop 33% | 7.49 LWINtop 26% |
| Operating power | 42.2 WWINtop 30% | 43.4 Wtop 31% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-932X | TVS-882ST3 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 41.4 | 67.4WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 75.8WIN | 74.4 |
| Compactness percentile | 66.7 | 73.8WIN |
| Home media server fit | No data | 100 |
| Small office fit | 92 | 96WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 53 | 78WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 48 | 50WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Drive bays matters most → the TS-932X (9 bays vs 8 bays)
- Max RAM matters most → the TVS-882ST3 (32 GB vs 16 GB)
More TS-932X leads
- Drive bays: 9 bays vs 8 bays
- Weight: 3.53 kg vs 3.65 kg
- Operating power: 42.2 W vs 43.4 W
More TVS-882ST3 leads
- Volume: 7.49 L vs 9.18 L
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 22 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-932X 4.68 W vs 5.43 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-932X 0.39 kg vs 0.46 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-882ST3 24 GB vs 8 GB
Same on both
- CPU cores 4, base RAM 8 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- LAN ports 4, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TVS-882ST3 96 vs 92
- 10GbE video editing: TVS-882ST3 78 vs 53
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-882ST3 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-932X or the QNAP TVS-882ST3?
- The TVS-882ST3, with 32 GB against 16 GB for the TS-932X.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-932X or the QNAP TVS-882ST3?
- The TS-932X, with 9 bays against 8 bays for the TVS-882ST3.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-932X or the QNAP TVS-882ST3?
- The TS-932X, with 42.2 W against 43.4 W for the TVS-882ST3.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-932X or the QNAP TVS-882ST3?
- The TS-932X, with 3.53 kg against 3.65 kg for the TVS-882ST3.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-932X and the QNAP TVS-882ST3?
- A small-office file server: the TVS-882ST3. 10GbE video editing: the TVS-882ST3. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TVS-882ST3. (based on our own use-case index)