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QNAP TS-H1277AFX vs QNAP TVS-H877AX
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H1277AFX6 of 7 differing specs (drive bays 12, boost clock 5.5 GHz)
- Best forTVS-H877AX 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 (drive bays, boost clock, base RAM, and 3 more); 1 is within 2%. On our home media server index, the TVS-H877AX scores 74/100 against 53/100.
Using the 10 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H1277AFX and QNAP TVS-H877AX compare. Drive bays: the TS-H1277AFX at 12 bays versus 8 bays for the TVS-H877AX, 4 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1277AFX ranks in the top 15% and the TVS-H877AX in the top 35%. 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-H877AX in the top 4%. On base RAM, the TS-H1277AFX posts 32 GB and the TVS-H877AX 16 GB, a gap of 16 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1277AFX ranks in the top 7% and the TVS-H877AX in the top 14%. USB ports: the TS-H1277AFX at 5 ports versus 4 ports for the TVS-H877AX, 1 port more (1.2x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1277AFX ranks in the top 18% and the TVS-H877AX in the top 35%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-H1277AFX leads
- TS-H1277AFX 32 GB vs the TVS-H877AX at 16 GB
- the TS-H1277AFX has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H1277AFX in the top 7%, TVS-H877AX in the top 14%
32 GB out of the box for several apps
Drive baysTS-H1277AFX leads
- TS-H1277AFX 12 bays vs the TVS-H877AX at 8 bays
- the TS-H1277AFX has 1.5x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H1277AFX in the top 15%, TVS-H877AX in the top 35%
With 8 TB drives: 96 TB vs 64 TB raw
USB portsTS-H1277AFX leads
- TS-H1277AFX 5 ports vs the TVS-H877AX at 4 ports
- the TS-H1277AFX has 1.2x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H1277AFX in the top 18%, TVS-H877AX in the top 35%
1 more USB for drives or a UPS
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H1277AFX | TVS-H877AX |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 32 GBWINtop 7% | 16 GBtop 14% |
| Drive bays | 12WINtop 15% | 8top 35% |
| USB ports | 5WINtop 18% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 8 kgWINtop 50% | 8.88 kgbottom 45% |
| Boost clock | 5.5 GHzWINtop 1% | 5.1 GHztop 4% |
| Operating power | 102.5 WWINbottom 26% | 105.1 Wbottom 24% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H1277AFX | TVS-H877AX |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 12WINtop 15% | 8top 35% |
| 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% | 8.88 kgbottom 45% |
| Volume | 20.9 Lbottom 32% | 21.1 Lbottom 31% |
| Operating power | 102.5 WWINbottom 26% | 105.1 Wbottom 24% |
| Warranty | – | 5 yrtop 1% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H1277AFX | TVS-H877AX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | No data | 91.1 |
| Lightness percentile | 50.2WIN | 44.5 |
| Compactness percentile | 31.5WIN | 30.1 |
| Home media server fit | 53 | 74WIN |
| 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
- Weight: 8 kg vs 8.88 kg
- Boost clock: 5.5 GHz vs 5.1 GHz
- Operating power: 102.5 W vs 105.1 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 13.1 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-H1277AFX 0.67 kg vs 1.11 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-H877AX 176 GB vs 160 GB
Within 2%
- Volume: TS-H1277AFX 20.9 L, TVS-H877AX 21.1 L
Same on both
- max RAM 192 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, LAN ports 4
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-H877AX 74 vs 53
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-H877AX?
- The TS-H1277AFX, with 12 bays against 8 bays for the TVS-H877AX.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-H1277AFX or the QNAP TVS-H877AX?
- The TS-H1277AFX, with 102.5 W against 105.1 W for the TVS-H877AX.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-H1277AFX or the QNAP TVS-H877AX?
- The TS-H1277AFX, with 8 kg against 8.88 kg for the TVS-H877AX.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-H1277AFX and the QNAP TVS-H877AX?
- A home media server: the TVS-H877AX. (based on our own use-case index)