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QNAP TS-H1077AFU vs QNAP TS-H977XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-H977XU-RPdraws 76.4 W, 126.8 W less than the TS-H1077AFU
- Spec leadeach leads on 4 of 8 differing specs
- Best forTS-H1077AFU for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 8 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-H1077AFU leads on 4 (drive bays, boost clock, max RAM, and 1 more) and the QNAP TS-H977XU-RP on 4 (USB ports, weight, volume, and 1 more). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-H1077AFU scores 85/100 against 84/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H1077AFU and QNAP TS-H977XU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TS-H1077AFU at 10 bays versus 9 bays for the TS-H977XU-RP, 1 bay more. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1077AFU ranks in the top 28% and the TS-H977XU-RP in the top 29%. The TS-H1077AFU leads on boost clock, 5.3 GHz to 4.4 GHz, 1.2x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-H1077AFU ranks in the top 1% and the TS-H977XU-RP in the top 9%. On max RAM, the TS-H1077AFU posts 192 GB and the TS-H977XU-RP 128 GB, a gap of 64 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1077AFU ranks in the top 1% and the TS-H977XU-RP in the top 6%. PCIe slots: the TS-H1077AFU at 2 slots versus 1 slot for the TS-H977XU-RP, 1 slot more (2.0x). Among 146 QNAP models, the TS-H1077AFU ranks in the top 21% and the TS-H977XU-RP in the top 49%.
Key differences 3
Operating powerTS-H977XU-RP leads
- TS-H977XU-RP 76.4 W vs the TS-H1077AFU at 203.3 W
- the TS-H977XU-RP: 126.9 W less power
- among 208 QNAP models: TS-H977XU-RP in the bottom 39%, TS-H1077AFU in the bottom 5%
about 1111.1 kWh less per year if left on 24/7
USB portsTS-H977XU-RP leads
- TS-H977XU-RP 5 ports vs the TS-H1077AFU at 2 ports
- the TS-H977XU-RP has 2.5x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H977XU-RP in the top 18%, TS-H1077AFU in the bottom 9%
3 more USB for drives or a UPS
PCIe slotsTS-H1077AFU leads
- TS-H1077AFU 2 slots vs the TS-H977XU-RP at 1 slot
- the TS-H1077AFU has 2.0x the PCIe slots
- among 146 QNAP models: TS-H1077AFU in the top 21%, TS-H977XU-RP in the top 49%
2 PCIe slot(s) for a 10GbE card later
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H1077AFU | TS-H977XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Operating power | 203.3 Wbottom 5% | 76.4 WWINbottom 39% |
| USB ports | 2bottom 9% | 5WINtop 18% |
| PCIe slots | 2WINtop 21% | 1top 49% |
| Max RAM | 192 GBWINtop 1% | 128 GBtop 6% |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHzWINtop 1% | 4.4 GHztop 9% |
| Drive bays | 10WINtop 28% | 9top 29% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H1077AFU | TS-H977XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 10WINtop 28% | 9top 29% |
| CPU cores | 8top 3% | 8top 3% |
| Boost clock | 5.3 GHzWINtop 1% | 4.4 GHztop 9% |
| Base RAM | 32 GBtop 7% | 32 GBtop 7% |
| Max RAM | 192 GBWINtop 1% | 128 GBtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| PCIe slots | 2WINtop 21% | 1top 49% |
| USB ports | 2bottom 9% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 9.43 kgbottom 39% | 8.62 kgWINbottom 48% |
| Volume | 11 Ltop 44% | 10.6 LWINtop 41% |
| Operating power | 203.3 Wbottom 5% | 76.4 WWINbottom 39% |
| Warranty | – | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H1077AFU | TS-H977XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 97.9WIN | 94.8 |
| Lightness percentile | 38.2 | 47.2WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 56.2 | 58.6WIN |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 85WIN | 84 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- PCIe slots matters most → the TS-H1077AFU (2 slots vs 1 slot)
- Operating power matters most → the TS-H977XU-RP (76.4 W vs 203.3 W)
More TS-H1077AFU leads
- Max RAM: 192 GB vs 128 GB
- Boost clock: 5.3 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
- Drive bays: 10 bays vs 9 bays
More TS-H977XU-RP leads
- Weight: 8.62 kg vs 9.43 kg
- Volume: 10.6 L vs 11 L
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-H1077AFU 25 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-H977XU-RP 8.49 W vs 20.3 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-H1077AFU 0.94 kg vs 0.96 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-H1077AFU 160 GB vs 96 GB
Same on both
- CPU cores 8, base RAM 32 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, LAN ports 4
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-H1077AFU 85 vs 84
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-H1077AFU or the QNAP TS-H977XU-RP?
- The TS-H1077AFU, with 192 GB against 128 GB for the TS-H977XU-RP.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-H1077AFU or the QNAP TS-H977XU-RP?
- The TS-H1077AFU, with 10 bays against 9 bays for the TS-H977XU-RP.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-H1077AFU or the QNAP TS-H977XU-RP?
- The TS-H977XU-RP, with 76.4 W against 203.3 W for the TS-H1077AFU.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-H1077AFU or the QNAP TS-H977XU-RP?
- The TS-H977XU-RP, with 8.62 kg against 9.43 kg for the TS-H1077AFU.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-H1077AFU and the QNAP TS-H977XU-RP?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-H1077AFU. (based on our own use-case index)