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QNAP TS-H1073BXEU vs QNAP TS-H987XU-RP

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The quick verdict

TS-H1073BXEU0 ahead
TS-H987XU-RP7 ahead
  • Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H987XU-RP7 of 7 differing specs (drive bays 9, boost clock 4.8 GHz)

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Spec ruler

Chart placing the QNAP TS-H1073BXEU and the QNAP TS-H987XU-RP on a 0 to 100 ruler for each spec within the category
Longer bars mean a better value within the category (top %). The numbers are the actual specs.

In short

Bottom line. The QNAP TS-H987XU-RP leads on all 7 specs that differ (drive bays, boost clock, base RAM, and 4 more).

Using the 11 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H1073BXEU and QNAP TS-H987XU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TS-H987XU-RP at 9 bays versus 8 bays for the TS-H1073BXEU, 1 bay more. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H987XU-RP ranks in the top 29% and the TS-H1073BXEU in the top 35%. The TS-H987XU-RP leads on boost clock, 4.8 GHz to 3.35 GHz, 1.4x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-H987XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TS-H1073BXEU in the top 29%. On base RAM, the TS-H987XU-RP posts 16 GB and the TS-H1073BXEU 8 GB, a gap of 8 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H987XU-RP ranks in the top 14% and the TS-H1073BXEU in the top 23%. Max RAM: the TS-H987XU-RP at 128 GB versus 64 GB for the TS-H1073BXEU, 64 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H987XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TS-H1073BXEU in the top 19%.

Key differences 3

Base RAMTS-H987XU-RP leads

  • TS-H987XU-RP 16 GB vs the TS-H1073BXEU 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-H1073BXEU in the top 23%

16 GB out of the box for several apps

Max RAMTS-H987XU-RP leads

  • TS-H987XU-RP 128 GB vs the TS-H1073BXEU at 64 GB
  • the TS-H987XU-RP has 2.0x the max RAM
  • among 219 QNAP models: TS-H987XU-RP in the top 6%, TS-H1073BXEU in the top 19%

Upgradable to 128 GB later

WarrantyTS-H987XU-RP leads

  • TS-H987XU-RP 5 years vs the TS-H1073BXEU at 3 years
  • the TS-H987XU-RP is 1.7x longer
  • among 214 QNAP models: TS-H987XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-H1073BXEU in the top 7%

2 more year(s) of free repairs

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecTS-H1073BXEUTS-H987XU-RP
Base RAM8 GBtop 23%16 GBWINtop 14%
Max RAM64 GBtop 19%128 GBWINtop 6%
Warranty3 yrtop 7%5 yrWINtop 1%
Boost clock3.35 GHztop 29%4.8 GHzWINtop 6%
USB ports3bottom 27%4WINtop 35%
Volume11.3 Ltop 45%8.92 LWINtop 29%
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Full specifications
SpecTS-H1073BXEUTS-H987XU-RP
Drive bays8top 35%9WINtop 29%
CPU cores4top 22%–
Boost clock3.35 GHztop 29%4.8 GHzWINtop 6%
Base RAM8 GBtop 23%16 GBWINtop 14%
Max RAM64 GBtop 19%128 GBWINtop 6%
Max LAN speed10 Gbpstop 2%10 Gbpstop 2%
LAN ports4top 18%4top 18%
M.2 slots0bottom 46%0bottom 46%
PCIe slots1top 49%1top 49%
USB ports3bottom 27%4WINtop 35%
Weight–9.5 kgbottom 37%
Volume11.3 Ltop 45%8.92 LWINtop 29%
Operating power–120.6 Wbottom 17%
Warranty3 yrtop 7%5 yrWINtop 1%
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)TS-H1073BXEUTS-H987XU-RP
Performance percentile70.8No data
Lightness percentileNo data36.5
Compactness percentile55.369.9WIN
Small office fit100100
10GbE video editing fit79No data
Low-power compact 24/7 fitNo data0

The details

How to choose

  • Base RAM matters most → the TS-H987XU-RP (16 GB vs 8 GB)

More TS-H987XU-RP leads (performance and memory)

  • Boost clock: 4.8 GHz vs 3.35 GHz

More TS-H987XU-RP leads (storage and connections)

  • USB ports: 4 ports vs 3 ports
  • Drive bays: 9 bays vs 8 bays

More TS-H987XU-RP leads (size, power and warranty)

  • Volume: 8.92 L vs 11.3 L

Combined metrics

  • Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 1 on both
  • Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 25 Gbps on both
  • Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-H987XU-RP 112 GB vs 56 GB

Same on both

  • max LAN speed 10 Gbps, LAN ports 4, M.2 slots 0, PCIe slots 1

FAQ

Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-H1073BXEU or the QNAP TS-H987XU-RP?
The TS-H987XU-RP, with 128 GB against 64 GB for the TS-H1073BXEU.
Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-H1073BXEU or the QNAP TS-H987XU-RP?
The TS-H987XU-RP, with 9 bays against 8 bays for the TS-H1073BXEU.