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QNAP TS-977XU-RP vs QNAP TVS-972XU
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-972XUdraws 72.2 W, 4.3 W less than the TS-977XU-RP
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-972XU4 of 7 differing specs (USB ports 6, weight 7.48 kg)
- Best forTS-977XU-RP 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-977XU-RP leads on 3 (CPU cores, boost clock, and base RAM) and the QNAP TVS-972XU on 4 (USB ports, weight, volume, and 1 more). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-977XU-RP scores 82/100 against 80/100.
Using the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-977XU-RP and QNAP TVS-972XU compare. CPU cores: the TS-977XU-RP at 6 cores versus 4 cores for the TVS-972XU, 2 cores more (1.5x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-977XU-RP ranks in the top 13% and the TVS-972XU in the top 22%. The TS-977XU-RP leads on boost clock, 3.9 GHz to 3.6 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-977XU-RP ranks in the top 18% and the TVS-972XU in the top 20%. On base RAM, the TS-977XU-RP posts 8 GB and the TVS-972XU 4 GB, a gap of 4 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-977XU-RP ranks in the top 23% and the TVS-972XU in the bottom 47%. USB ports: the TVS-972XU at 6 ports versus 5 ports for the TS-977XU-RP, 1 port more (1.2x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-972XU ranks in the top 4% and the TS-977XU-RP in the top 18%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-977XU-RP leads
- TS-977XU-RP 8 GB vs the TVS-972XU at 4 GB
- the TS-977XU-RP has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-977XU-RP in the top 23%, TVS-972XU in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
CPU coresTS-977XU-RP leads
- TS-977XU-RP 6 cores vs the TVS-972XU at 4 cores
- the TS-977XU-RP has 1.5x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-977XU-RP in the top 13%, TVS-972XU in the top 22%
6 cores for backups and transcodes at once
USB portsTVS-972XU leads
- TVS-972XU 6 ports vs the TS-977XU-RP at 5 ports
- the TVS-972XU has 1.2x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-972XU in the top 4%, TS-977XU-RP in the top 18%
1 more USB for drives or a UPS
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-977XU-RP | TVS-972XU |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| CPU cores | 6WINtop 13% | 4top 22% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% | 6WINtop 4% |
| Weight | 8.62 kgbottom 48% | 7.48 kgWINtop 45% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHzWINtop 18% | 3.6 GHztop 20% |
| Operating power | 76.4 Wbottom 39% | 72.2 WWINbottom 41% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-977XU-RP | TVS-972XU |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 9top 29% | 9top 29% |
| CPU cores | 6WINtop 13% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHzWINtop 18% | 3.6 GHztop 20% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| 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 | 1top 49% | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% | 6WINtop 4% |
| Weight | 8.62 kgbottom 48% | 7.48 kgWINtop 45% |
| Volume | 10.6 Ltop 41% | 10.1 LWINtop 39% |
| Operating power | 76.4 Wbottom 39% | 72.2 WWINbottom 41% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-977XU-RP | TVS-972XU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 87WIN | 73.4 |
| Lightness percentile | 47.2 | 55.2WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 58.6 | 60.6WIN |
| Home media server fit | No data | 26 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 82WIN | 80 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-977XU-RP (8 GB vs 4 GB)
- USB ports matters most → the TVS-972XU (6 ports vs 5 ports)
More TS-977XU-RP leads
- Boost clock: 3.9 GHz vs 3.6 GHz
More TVS-972XU leads
- Weight: 7.48 kg vs 8.62 kg
- Operating power: 72.2 W vs 76.4 W
- Volume: 10.1 L vs 10.6 L
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 22 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TVS-972XU 8.02 W vs 8.49 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-972XU 0.83 kg vs 0.96 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-972XU 60 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 9, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- LAN ports 4, PCIe slots 1, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-977XU-RP 82 vs 80
Variant TVS-972XU-RP
- matches the TVS-972XU on drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 7 more but differs on weight (8.63 kg vs 7.48 kg), volume (10.6 L vs 10.1 L), and operating power (70.4 W vs 72.2 W).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TVS-972XU-RP.
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-977XU-RP or the QNAP TVS-972XU?
- The TVS-972XU, with 72.2 W against 76.4 W for the TS-977XU-RP.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-977XU-RP or the QNAP TVS-972XU?
- The TVS-972XU, with 7.48 kg against 8.62 kg for the TS-977XU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-977XU-RP and the QNAP TVS-972XU?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-977XU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)