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QNAP TS-H1073BXEU vs QNAP TS-H987XU-RP
The quick verdict
- 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
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
| Spec | TS-H1073BXEU | TS-H987XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 128 GBWINtop 6% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 5 yrWINtop 1% |
| Boost clock | 3.35 GHztop 29% | 4.8 GHzWINtop 6% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 4WINtop 35% |
| Volume | 11.3 Ltop 45% | 8.92 LWINtop 29% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H1073BXEU | TS-H987XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 9WINtop 29% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | – |
| Boost clock | 3.35 GHztop 29% | 4.8 GHzWINtop 6% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 128 GBWINtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | 0bottom 46% | 0bottom 46% |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 4WINtop 35% |
| Weight | – | 9.5 kgbottom 37% |
| Volume | 11.3 Ltop 45% | 8.92 LWINtop 29% |
| Operating power | – | 120.6 Wbottom 17% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 5 yrWINtop 1% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H1073BXEU | TS-H987XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 70.8 | No data |
| Lightness percentile | No data | 36.5 |
| Compactness percentile | 55.3 | 69.9WIN |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 79 | No data |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | No data | 0 |
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.