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QNAP TS-H1277AFX vs QNAP TVS-H1277AX
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H1277AFX6 of 6 differing specs (boost clock 5.5 GHz, base RAM 32 GB)
- Best forTS-H1277AFX for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TS-H1277AFX leads on all 6 specs that differ (boost clock, base RAM, USB ports, and 3 more). On our home media server index, the TS-H1277AFX scores 53/100 against 29/100.
Using the 10 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H1277AFX and QNAP TVS-H1277AX compare. Boost clock: the TS-H1277AFX at 5.5 GHz versus 5.1 GHz for the TVS-H1277AX, 0.4 GHz higher. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-H1277AFX ranks in the top 1% and the TVS-H1277AX in the top 4%. The TS-H1277AFX leads on base RAM, 32 GB to 16 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1277AFX ranks in the top 7% and the TVS-H1277AX in the top 14%. On USB ports, the TS-H1277AFX posts 5 ports and the TVS-H1277AX 4 ports, a gap of 1 port. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1277AFX ranks in the top 18% and the TVS-H1277AX in the top 35%. Weight: the TS-H1277AFX at 8 kg versus 11 kg for the TVS-H1277AX, 3 kg lower (1.4x). Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-H1277AFX ranks in the top 50% and the TVS-H1277AX in the bottom 30%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-H1277AFX leads
- TS-H1277AFX 32 GB vs the TVS-H1277AX at 16 GB
- the TS-H1277AFX has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H1277AFX in the top 7%, TVS-H1277AX in the top 14%
32 GB out of the box for several apps
WeightTS-H1277AFX leads
- TS-H1277AFX 8 kg vs the TVS-H1277AX at 11 kg
- the TS-H1277AFX: 3 kg lighter
- among 212 QNAP models: TS-H1277AFX in the top 50%, TVS-H1277AX in the bottom 30%
2.98 kg lighter (about 2 1.5 L bottles)
VolumeTS-H1277AFX leads
- TS-H1277AFX 20.9 L vs the TVS-H1277AX at 26.6 L
- the TS-H1277AFX: 5.7 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TS-H1277AFX in the bottom 32%, TVS-H1277AX in the bottom 15%
5.7 L smaller on the shelf
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H1277AFX | TVS-H1277AX |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 32 GBWINtop 7% | 16 GBtop 14% |
| Weight | 8 kgWINtop 50% | 11 kgbottom 30% |
| Volume | 20.9 LWINbottom 32% | 26.6 Lbottom 15% |
| USB ports | 5WINtop 18% | 4top 35% |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHzWINtop 1% | 5.1 GHztop 4% |
| Operating power | 102.5 WWINbottom 26% | 106.4 Wbottom 22% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H1277AFX | TVS-H1277AX |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 12top 15% | 12top 15% |
| CPU cores | – | 6top 13% |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHzWINtop 1% | 5.1 GHztop 4% |
| Base RAM | 32 GBWINtop 7% | 16 GBtop 14% |
| 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% | – |
| USB ports | 5WINtop 18% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 8 kgWINtop 50% | 11 kgbottom 30% |
| Volume | 20.9 LWINbottom 32% | 26.6 Lbottom 15% |
| Operating power | 102.5 WWINbottom 26% | 106.4 Wbottom 22% |
| Warranty | – | 5 yrtop 1% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H1277AFX | TVS-H1277AX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | No data | 91.1 |
| Lightness percentile | 50.2WIN | 29.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 31.5WIN | 14.1 |
| Home media server fit | 53WIN | 29 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | No data | 63 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-H1277AFX (32 GB vs 16 GB)
More TS-H1277AFX leads
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
- Boost clock: 5.5 GHz vs 5.1 GHz
- Operating power: 102.5 W vs 106.4 W
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 25 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-H1277AFX 8.55 W vs 8.87 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-H1277AFX 0.67 kg vs 0.92 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-H1277AX 176 GB vs 160 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 12, max RAM 192 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, LAN ports 4
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TS-H1277AFX 53 vs 29
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-H1277AFX or the QNAP TVS-H1277AX?
- The TS-H1277AFX, with 102.5 W against 106.4 W for the TVS-H1277AX.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-H1277AFX or the QNAP TVS-H1277AX?
- The TS-H1277AFX, with 8 kg against 11 kg for the TVS-H1277AX.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-H1277AFX and the QNAP TVS-H1277AX?
- A home media server: the TS-H1277AFX. (based on our own use-case index)