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QNAP TS-H1277AFX vs QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-H1277AFXdraws 102.5 W, 28.3 W less than the TVS-AIH1688ATX
- Spec leadeach leads on 3 of 7 differing specs
- Best forTS-H1277AFX for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-H1277AFX leads on 3 (weight, volume, and operating power) and the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX on 3 (drive bays, base RAM, and USB ports); 1 is within 2%. On our home media server index, the TS-H1277AFX scores 53/100 against 35/100.
Using the 10 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H1277AFX and QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX compare. Drive bays: the TVS-AIH1688ATX at 16 bays versus 12 bays for the TS-H1277AFX, 4 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-AIH1688ATX ranks in the top 7% and the TS-H1277AFX in the top 15%. The TVS-AIH1688ATX leads on base RAM, 48 GB to 32 GB, 1.5x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-AIH1688ATX ranks in the top 6% and the TS-H1277AFX in the top 7%. On USB ports, the TVS-AIH1688ATX posts 7 ports and the TS-H1277AFX 5 ports, a gap of 2 ports. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-AIH1688ATX ranks in the top 3% and the TS-H1277AFX in the top 18%. Weight: the TS-H1277AFX at 8 kg versus 13.8 kg for the TVS-AIH1688ATX, 5.8 kg lower (1.7x). Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-H1277AFX ranks in the top 50% and the TVS-AIH1688ATX in the bottom 15%.
Key differences 3
WeightTS-H1277AFX leads
- TS-H1277AFX 8 kg vs the TVS-AIH1688ATX at 13.8 kg
- the TS-H1277AFX: 5.8 kg lighter
- among 212 QNAP models: TS-H1277AFX in the top 50%, TVS-AIH1688ATX in the bottom 15%
5.8 kg lighter (about 4 1.5 L bottles)
VolumeTS-H1277AFX leads
- TS-H1277AFX 20.9 L vs the TVS-AIH1688ATX at 34.8 L
- the TS-H1277AFX: 13.9 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TS-H1277AFX in the bottom 32%, TVS-AIH1688ATX in the bottom 9%
13.9 L smaller on the shelf
Base RAMTVS-AIH1688ATX leads
- TVS-AIH1688ATX 48 GB vs the TS-H1277AFX at 32 GB
- the TVS-AIH1688ATX has 1.5x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-AIH1688ATX in the top 6%, TS-H1277AFX in the top 7%
48 GB out of the box for several apps
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H1277AFX | TVS-AIH1688ATX |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 8 kgWINtop 50% | 13.8 kgbottom 15% |
| Volume | 20.9 LWINbottom 32% | 34.8 Lbottom 9% |
| Base RAM | 32 GBtop 7% | 48 GBWINtop 6% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% | 7WINtop 3% |
| Drive bays | 12top 15% | 16WINtop 7% |
| Operating power | 102.5 WWINbottom 26% | 130.8 Wbottom 13% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H1277AFX | TVS-AIH1688ATX |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 12top 15% | 16WINtop 7% |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHztop 1% | 5.6 GHztop 1% |
| Base RAM | 32 GBtop 7% | 48 GBWINtop 6% |
| Max RAM | 192 GBtop 1% | 192 GBtop 1% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | 0bottom 46% | – |
| PCIe slots | – | 3top 10% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% | 7WINtop 3% |
| Weight | 8 kgWINtop 50% | 13.8 kgbottom 15% |
| Volume | 20.9 LWINbottom 32% | 34.8 Lbottom 9% |
| Operating power | 102.5 WWINbottom 26% | 130.8 Wbottom 13% |
| Warranty | – | 5 yrtop 1% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H1277AFX | TVS-AIH1688ATX |
|---|---|---|
| Lightness percentile | 50.2WIN | 13.7 |
| Compactness percentile | 31.5WIN | 7.6 |
| Home media server fit | 53WIN | 35 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Weight matters most → the TS-H1277AFX (8 kg vs 13.8 kg)
- Base RAM matters most → the TVS-AIH1688ATX (48 GB vs 32 GB)
More TS-H1277AFX leads
- Operating power: 102.5 W vs 130.8 W
More TVS-AIH1688ATX leads
- USB ports: 7 ports vs 5 ports
- Drive bays: 16 bays vs 12 bays
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 25 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TVS-AIH1688ATX 8.18 W vs 8.55 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-H1277AFX 0.67 kg vs 0.86 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-H1277AFX 160 GB vs 144 GB
Within 2%
- Boost clock: TS-H1277AFX 5.5 GHz, TVS-AIH1688ATX 5.6 GHz
Same on both
- max RAM 192 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, LAN ports 4
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-H1277AFX 53 vs 35
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-H1277AFX or the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX?
- The TVS-AIH1688ATX, with 16 bays against 12 bays for the TS-H1277AFX.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-H1277AFX or the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX?
- The TS-H1277AFX, with 102.5 W against 130.8 W for the TVS-AIH1688ATX.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-H1277AFX or the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX?
- The TS-H1277AFX, with 8 kg against 13.8 kg for the TVS-AIH1688ATX.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-H1277AFX and the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX?
- A home media server: the TS-H1277AFX. (based on our own use-case index)