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QNAP TS-H1277AXU-RP vs QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP

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The quick verdict

TS-H1277AXU-RP5 ahead
TS-H1886XU-RP3 ahead
  • Lower power drawQNAP TS-H1886XU-RPdraws 117.9 W, 85.4 W less than the TS-H1277AXU-RP
  • Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H1277AXU-RP5 of 9 differing specs (CPU cores 8, boost clock 5.3 GHz)
  • Best forTS-H1277AXU-RP for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler

Chart placing the QNAP TS-H1277AXU-RP and the QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP on a 0 to 100 ruler for each spec within the category
Longer bars mean a better value within the category (top %). The numbers are the actual specs.

In short

Bottom line. Of the 9 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-H1277AXU-RP leads on 5 (CPU cores, boost clock, max RAM, and 2 more) and the QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP on 3 (drive bays, LAN ports, and operating power); 1 is within 2%. On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-H1277AXU-RP scores 80/100 against 59/100.

Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H1277AXU-RP and QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TS-H1886XU-RP at 18 bays versus 12 bays for the TS-H1277AXU-RP, 6 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1886XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TS-H1277AXU-RP in the top 15%. The TS-H1277AXU-RP leads on CPU cores, 8 cores to 4 cores, 2.0x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-H1277AXU-RP ranks in the top 3% and the TS-H1886XU-RP in the top 22%. On boost clock, the TS-H1277AXU-RP posts 5.3 GHz and the TS-H1886XU-RP 3.2 GHz, a gap of 2.1 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-H1277AXU-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TS-H1886XU-RP in the top 32%. Max RAM: the TS-H1277AXU-RP at 192 GB versus 128 GB for the TS-H1886XU-RP, 64 GB higher (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1277AXU-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TS-H1886XU-RP in the top 6%.

Key differences 3

CPU coresTS-H1277AXU-RP leads

  • TS-H1277AXU-RP 8 cores vs the TS-H1886XU-RP at 4 cores
  • the TS-H1277AXU-RP has 2.0x the CPU cores
  • among 204 QNAP models: TS-H1277AXU-RP in the top 3%, TS-H1886XU-RP in the top 22%

8 cores for backups and transcodes at once

Operating powerTS-H1886XU-RP leads

  • TS-H1886XU-RP 117.9 W vs the TS-H1277AXU-RP at 203.3 W
  • the TS-H1886XU-RP: 85.4 W less power
  • among 208 QNAP models: TS-H1886XU-RP in the bottom 18%, TS-H1277AXU-RP in the bottom 5%

about 747.7 kWh less per year if left on 24/7

WarrantyTS-H1277AXU-RP leads

  • TS-H1277AXU-RP 5 years vs the TS-H1886XU-RP at 3 years
  • the TS-H1277AXU-RP is 1.7x longer
  • among 214 QNAP models: TS-H1277AXU-RP in the top 1%, TS-H1886XU-RP in the top 7%

2 more year(s) of free repairs

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecTS-H1277AXU-RPTS-H1886XU-RP
CPU cores8WINtop 3%4top 22%
Operating power203.3 Wbottom 5%117.9 WWINbottom 18%
Warranty5 yrWINtop 1%3 yrtop 7%
Boost clock5.3 GHzWINtop 1%3.2 GHztop 32%
Drive bays12top 15%18WINtop 6%
Max RAM192 GBWINtop 1%128 GBtop 6%
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Full specifications
SpecTS-H1277AXU-RPTS-H1886XU-RP
Drive bays12top 15%18WINtop 6%
CPU cores8WINtop 3%4top 22%
Boost clock5.3 GHzWINtop 1%3.2 GHztop 32%
Base RAM32 GBtop 7%32 GBtop 7%
Max RAM192 GBWINtop 1%128 GBtop 6%
Max LAN speed10 Gbpstop 2%10 Gbpstop 2%
LAN ports4top 18%6WINtop 1%
M.2 slots2top 4%–
USB ports2bottom 9%2bottom 9%
Weight13 kgWINbottom 18%14.5 kgbottom 11%
Volume23.5 Lbottom 19%23.4 Lbottom 20%
Operating power203.3 Wbottom 5%117.9 WWINbottom 18%
Warranty5 yrWINtop 1%3 yrtop 7%
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)TS-H1277AXU-RPTS-H1886XU-RP
Performance percentile96.9WIN70.1
Lightness percentile17.1WIN10
Compactness percentile18.519.2WIN
Small office fit100100
10GbE video editing fit80WIN59
Low-power compact 24/7 fit00

The details

How to choose

  • CPU cores matters most → the TS-H1277AXU-RP (8 cores vs 4 cores)
  • Operating power matters most → the TS-H1886XU-RP (117.9 W vs 203.3 W)

More TS-H1277AXU-RP leads

  • Boost clock: 5.3 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
  • Max RAM: 192 GB vs 128 GB
  • Weight: 13 kg vs 14.5 kg

More TS-H1886XU-RP leads

  • Drive bays: 18 bays vs 12 bays
  • LAN ports: 6 ports vs 4 ports

Combined metrics

  • Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-H1277AXU-RP 25 Gbps vs 24 Gbps
  • Operating power per bay: TS-H1886XU-RP 6.55 W vs 16.9 W

Combined metrics

  • Weight per bay: TS-H1886XU-RP 0.81 kg vs 1.08 kg
  • Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-H1277AXU-RP 160 GB vs 96 GB

Within 2%

  • Volume: TS-H1277AXU-RP 23.5 L, TS-H1886XU-RP 23.4 L

Same on both

  • base RAM 32 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, USB ports 2

Use-case scores

  • 10GbE video editing: TS-H1277AXU-RP 80 vs 59

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-H1277AXU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP?
The TS-H1277AXU-RP, with 192 GB against 128 GB for the TS-H1886XU-RP.
Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-H1277AXU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP?
The TS-H1886XU-RP, with 18 bays against 12 bays for the TS-H1277AXU-RP.
Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-H1277AXU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP?
The TS-H1886XU-RP, with 117.9 W against 203.3 W for the TS-H1277AXU-RP.
Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-H1277AXU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP?
The TS-H1277AXU-RP, with 13 kg against 14.5 kg for the TS-H1886XU-RP.
Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-H1277AXU-RP and the QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP?
10GbE video editing: the TS-H1277AXU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)