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QNAP TS-H1073BXEU vs QNAP TVS-972XU
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-972XU4 of 5 differing specs (drive bays 9, boost clock 3.6 GHz)
- Best forTVS-972XU for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 5 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-H1073BXEU leads on 1 (base RAM) and the QNAP TVS-972XU on 4 (drive bays, boost clock, USB ports, and 1 more). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TVS-972XU scores 80/100 against 79/100.
Using the 11 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H1073BXEU and QNAP TVS-972XU compare. Drive bays: the TVS-972XU at 9 bays versus 8 bays for the TS-H1073BXEU, 1 bay more. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-972XU ranks in the top 29% and the TS-H1073BXEU in the top 35%. The TVS-972XU leads on boost clock, 3.6 GHz to 3.35 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-972XU ranks in the top 20% and the TS-H1073BXEU in the top 29%. On base RAM, the TS-H1073BXEU posts 8 GB and the TVS-972XU 4 GB, a gap of 4 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1073BXEU ranks in the top 23% and the TVS-972XU in the bottom 47%. USB ports: the TVS-972XU at 6 ports versus 3 ports for the TS-H1073BXEU, 3 ports more (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-972XU ranks in the top 4% and the TS-H1073BXEU in the bottom 27%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-H1073BXEU leads
- TS-H1073BXEU 8 GB vs the TVS-972XU at 4 GB
- the TS-H1073BXEU has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H1073BXEU in the top 23%, TVS-972XU in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
USB portsTVS-972XU leads
- TVS-972XU 6 ports vs the TS-H1073BXEU at 3 ports
- the TVS-972XU has 2.0x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-972XU in the top 4%, TS-H1073BXEU in the bottom 27%
3 more USB for drives or a UPS
Drive baysTVS-972XU leads
- TVS-972XU 9 bays vs the TS-H1073BXEU at 8 bays
- the TVS-972XU: 1 bay more
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-972XU in the top 29%, TS-H1073BXEU in the top 35%
With 8 TB drives: 72 TB vs 64 TB raw
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H1073BXEU | TVS-972XU |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 6WINtop 4% |
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 9WINtop 29% |
| Volume | 11.3 Ltop 45% | 10.1 LWINtop 39% |
| Boost clock | 3.35 GHztop 29% | 3.6 GHzWINtop 20% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H1073BXEU | TVS-972XU |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 9WINtop 29% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 3.35 GHztop 29% | 3.6 GHzWINtop 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% |
| M.2 slots | 0bottom 46% | – |
| PCIe slots | 1top 49% | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 6WINtop 4% |
| Weight | – | 7.48 kgtop 45% |
| Volume | 11.3 Ltop 45% | 10.1 LWINtop 39% |
| Operating power | – | 72.2 Wbottom 41% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H1073BXEU | TVS-972XU |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 70.8 | 73.4WIN |
| Lightness percentile | No data | 55.2 |
| Compactness percentile | 55.3 | 60.6WIN |
| Home media server fit | No data | 26 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 79 | 80WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | No data | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-H1073BXEU (8 GB vs 4 GB)
- USB ports matters most → the TVS-972XU (6 ports vs 3 ports)
More TVS-972XU leads
- Volume: 10.1 L vs 11.3 L
- Boost clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.35 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-H1073BXEU 25 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-972XU 60 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- CPU cores 4, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- LAN ports 4, PCIe slots 1, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TVS-972XU 80 vs 79
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 has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-H1073BXEU or the QNAP TVS-972XU?
- The TVS-972XU, with 9 bays against 8 bays for the TS-H1073BXEU.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-H1073BXEU and the QNAP TVS-972XU?
- 10GbE video editing: the TVS-972XU. (based on our own use-case index)