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QNAP TS-H1277AFX vs QNAP TVS-H1677AX
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-H1277AFXdraws 102.5 W, 61.5 W less than the TVS-H1677AX
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H1277AFX6 of 7 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. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-H1277AFX leads on 6 (boost clock, base RAM, USB ports, and 3 more) and the QNAP TVS-H1677AX on 1 (drive bays). 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-H1677AX compare. Drive bays: the TVS-H1677AX at 16 bays versus 12 bays for the TS-H1277AFX, 4 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-H1677AX ranks in the top 7% and the TS-H1277AFX in the top 15%. The TS-H1277AFX leads on boost clock, 5.5 GHz to 5.1 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-H1277AFX ranks in the top 1% and the TVS-H1677AX in the top 4%. On base RAM, the TS-H1277AFX posts 32 GB and the TVS-H1677AX 16 GB, a gap of 16 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1277AFX ranks in the top 7% and the TVS-H1677AX in the top 14%. USB ports: the TS-H1277AFX at 5 ports versus 4 ports for the TVS-H1677AX, 1 port more (1.2x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1277AFX ranks in the top 18% and the TVS-H1677AX in the top 35%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-H1277AFX leads
- TS-H1277AFX 32 GB vs the TVS-H1677AX at 16 GB
- the TS-H1277AFX has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H1277AFX in the top 7%, TVS-H1677AX in the top 14%
32 GB out of the box for several apps
VolumeTS-H1277AFX leads
- TS-H1277AFX 20.9 L vs the TVS-H1677AX at 34.8 L
- the TS-H1277AFX: 13.9 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TS-H1277AFX in the bottom 32%, TVS-H1677AX in the bottom 9%
13.9 L smaller on the shelf
Operating powerTS-H1277AFX leads
- TS-H1277AFX 102.5 W vs the TVS-H1677AX at 164 W
- the TS-H1277AFX: 61.5 W less power
- among 208 QNAP models: TS-H1277AFX in the bottom 26%, TVS-H1677AX in the bottom 8%
about 538.7 kWh less per year if left on 24/7
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H1277AFX | TVS-H1677AX |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 32 GBWINtop 7% | 16 GBtop 14% |
| Volume | 20.9 LWINbottom 32% | 34.8 Lbottom 8% |
| Operating power | 102.5 WWINbottom 26% | 164 Wbottom 8% |
| Weight | 8 kgWINtop 50% | 11 kgbottom 30% |
| Drive bays | 12top 15% | 16WINtop 7% |
| USB ports | 5WINtop 18% | 4top 35% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H1277AFX | TVS-H1677AX |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 12top 15% | 16WINtop 7% |
| 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% | 34.8 Lbottom 8% |
| Operating power | 102.5 WWINbottom 26% | 164 Wbottom 8% |
| Warranty | – | 5 yrtop 1% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H1277AFX | TVS-H1677AX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | No data | 91.1 |
| Lightness percentile | 50.2WIN | 29.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 31.5WIN | 6.9 |
| 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)
- Drive bays matters most → the TVS-H1677AX (16 bays vs 12 bays)
More TS-H1277AFX leads
- Weight: 8 kg vs 11 kg
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
- Boost clock: 5.5 GHz vs 5.1 GHz
More TVS-H1677AX leads
- 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: TS-H1277AFX 8.55 W vs 10.3 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-H1277AFX 0.67 kg vs 0.69 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-H1677AX 176 GB vs 160 GB
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 29
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-H1677AX?
- The TVS-H1677AX, with 16 bays against 12 bays for the TS-H1277AFX.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-H1277AFX or the QNAP TVS-H1677AX?
- The TS-H1277AFX, with 102.5 W against 164 W for the TVS-H1677AX.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-H1277AFX or the QNAP TVS-H1677AX?
- The TS-H1277AFX, with 8 kg against 11 kg for the TVS-H1677AX.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-H1277AFX and the QNAP TVS-H1677AX?
- A home media server: the TS-H1277AFX. (based on our own use-case index)