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QNAP TS-983XU vs QNAP TS-H987XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-983XUdraws 74.4 W, 46.2 W less than the TS-H987XU-RP
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H987XU-RP4 of 7 differing specs (boost clock 4.8 GHz, base RAM 16 GB)
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-983XU leads on 3 (USB ports, weight, and operating power) and the QNAP TS-H987XU-RP on 4 (boost clock, base RAM, volume, and 1 more).
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-983XU and QNAP TS-H987XU-RP compare. Boost clock: the TS-H987XU-RP at 4.8 GHz versus 4.3 GHz for the TS-983XU, 0.5 GHz higher. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-H987XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TS-983XU in the top 13%. The TS-H987XU-RP leads on base RAM, 16 GB to 8 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H987XU-RP ranks in the top 14% and the TS-983XU in the top 23%. On USB ports, the TS-983XU posts 6 ports and the TS-H987XU-RP 4 ports, a gap of 2 ports. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-983XU ranks in the top 4% and the TS-H987XU-RP in the top 35%. Weight: the TS-983XU at 7.48 kg versus 9.5 kg for the TS-H987XU-RP, 2.02 kg lower (1.3x). Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-983XU ranks in the top 45% and the TS-H987XU-RP in the bottom 37%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-H987XU-RP leads
- TS-H987XU-RP 16 GB vs the TS-983XU at 8 GB
- the TS-H987XU-RP has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H987XU-RP in the top 14%, TS-983XU in the top 23%
16 GB out of the box for several apps
WarrantyTS-H987XU-RP leads
- TS-H987XU-RP 5 years vs the TS-983XU at 3 years
- the TS-H987XU-RP is 1.7x longer
- among 214 QNAP models: TS-H987XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-983XU in the top 7%
2 more year(s) of free repairs
Operating powerTS-983XU leads
- TS-983XU 74.4 W vs the TS-H987XU-RP at 120.6 W
- the TS-983XU: 46.2 W less power
- among 208 QNAP models: TS-983XU in the bottom 40%, TS-H987XU-RP in the bottom 17%
about 405 kWh less per year if left on 24/7
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-983XU | TS-H987XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 5 yrWINtop 1% |
| Operating power | 74.4 WWINbottom 40% | 120.6 Wbottom 17% |
| USB ports | 6WINtop 4% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 7.48 kgWINtop 45% | 9.5 kgbottom 37% |
| Volume | 10.1 Ltop 39% | 8.92 LWINtop 29% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-983XU | TS-H987XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 9top 29% | 9top 29% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | – |
| Boost clock | 4.3 GHztop 13% | 4.8 GHzWINtop 6% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBtop 6% | 128 GBtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | – | 0bottom 46% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 6WINtop 4% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 7.48 kgWINtop 45% | 9.5 kgbottom 37% |
| Volume | 10.1 Ltop 39% | 8.92 LWINtop 29% |
| Operating power | 74.4 WWINbottom 40% | 120.6 Wbottom 17% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 5 yrWINtop 1% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-983XU | TS-H987XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 82 | No data |
| Lightness percentile | 55.2WIN | 36.5 |
| Compactness percentile | 60.6 | 69.9WIN |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 81 | No data |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Operating power matters most → the TS-983XU (74.4 W vs 120.6 W)
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-H987XU-RP (16 GB vs 8 GB)
More TS-983XU leads
- USB ports: 6 ports vs 4 ports
- Weight: 7.48 kg vs 9.5 kg
More TS-H987XU-RP leads
- Volume: 8.92 L vs 10.1 L
- Boost clock: 4.8 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-H987XU-RP 25 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-983XU 8.26 W vs 13.4 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-983XU 0.83 kg vs 1.06 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-983XU 120 GB vs 112 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 9, max RAM 128 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- LAN ports 4, PCIe slots 1
Variant TS-983XU-RP
- matches the TS-983XU 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 (84.7 W vs 74.4 W).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TS-983XU-RP.
FAQ
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-983XU or the QNAP TS-H987XU-RP?
- The TS-983XU, with 74.4 W against 120.6 W for the TS-H987XU-RP.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-983XU or the QNAP TS-H987XU-RP?
- The TS-983XU, with 7.48 kg against 9.5 kg for the TS-H987XU-RP.