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QNAP TS-H1277XU-RP vs QNAP TS-H1683XU-RP

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The quick verdict

TS-H1277XU-RP4 ahead
TS-H1683XU-RP2 ahead
  • Lower power drawQNAP TS-H1277XU-RPdraws 106.7 W, 42.3 W less than the TS-H1683XU-RP
  • Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H1277XU-RP4 of 6 differing specs (CPU cores 8, weight 14 kg)
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Spec ruler

Chart placing the QNAP TS-H1277XU-RP and the QNAP TS-H1683XU-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 6 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-H1277XU-RP leads on 4 (CPU cores, weight, volume, and 1 more) and the QNAP TS-H1683XU-RP on 2 (drive bays and LAN ports).

Using the 11 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H1277XU-RP and QNAP TS-H1683XU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TS-H1683XU-RP at 16 bays versus 12 bays for the TS-H1277XU-RP, 4 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1683XU-RP ranks in the top 7% and the TS-H1277XU-RP in the top 15%. The TS-H1277XU-RP leads on CPU cores, 8 cores to 6 cores, 1.3x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-H1277XU-RP ranks in the top 3% and the TS-H1683XU-RP in the top 13%. On LAN ports, the TS-H1683XU-RP posts 6 ports and the TS-H1277XU-RP 4 ports, a gap of 2 ports. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1683XU-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TS-H1277XU-RP in the top 18%. Weight: the TS-H1277XU-RP at 14 kg versus 17.5 kg for the TS-H1683XU-RP, 3.5 kg lower (1.2x). Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-H1277XU-RP ranks in the bottom 14% and the TS-H1683XU-RP in the bottom 5%.

Key differences 3

VolumeTS-H1277XU-RP leads

  • TS-H1277XU-RP 19.6 L vs the TS-H1683XU-RP at 33 L
  • the TS-H1277XU-RP: 13.4 L smaller
  • among 217 QNAP models: TS-H1277XU-RP in the bottom 36%, TS-H1683XU-RP in the bottom 11%

13.4 L smaller on the shelf

LAN portsTS-H1683XU-RP leads

  • TS-H1683XU-RP 6 ports vs the TS-H1277XU-RP at 4 ports
  • the TS-H1683XU-RP has 1.5x the LAN ports
  • among 219 QNAP models: TS-H1683XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-H1277XU-RP in the top 18%

6 ports for link bonding or separate networks

Operating powerTS-H1277XU-RP leads

  • TS-H1277XU-RP 106.7 W vs the TS-H1683XU-RP at 149 W
  • the TS-H1277XU-RP: 42.3 W less power
  • among 208 QNAP models: TS-H1277XU-RP in the bottom 21%, TS-H1683XU-RP in the bottom 9%

about 370.9 kWh less per year if left on 24/7

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecTS-H1277XU-RPTS-H1683XU-RP
Volume19.6 LWINbottom 35%33 Lbottom 11%
LAN ports4top 18%6WINtop 1%
Operating power106.7 WWINbottom 21%149 Wbottom 9%
Drive bays12top 15%16WINtop 7%
CPU cores8WINtop 3%6top 13%
Weight14 kgWINbottom 14%17.5 kgbottom 5%
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Full specifications
SpecTS-H1277XU-RPTS-H1683XU-RP
Drive bays12top 15%16WINtop 7%
CPU cores8WINtop 3%6top 13%
Boost clock4.4 GHztop 9%–
Base RAM128 GBtop 2%128 GBtop 2%
Max RAM128 GBtop 6%128 GBtop 6%
Max LAN speed10 Gbpstop 2%10 Gbpstop 2%
LAN ports4top 18%6WINtop 1%
PCIe slots–4top 1%
USB ports6top 4%6top 4%
Weight14 kgWINbottom 14%17.5 kgbottom 5%
Volume19.6 LWINbottom 35%33 Lbottom 11%
Operating power106.7 WWINbottom 21%149 Wbottom 9%
Warranty3 yrtop 7%3 yrtop 7%
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)TS-H1277XU-RPTS-H1683XU-RP
Performance percentile92.7No data
Lightness percentile13.3WIN3.8
Compactness percentile33.6WIN9.7
Small office fit100100
10GbE video editing fit64No data
Low-power compact 24/7 fit00

The details

How to choose

  • Volume matters most → the TS-H1277XU-RP (19.6 L vs 33 L)
  • LAN ports matters most → the TS-H1683XU-RP (6 ports vs 4 ports)

More TS-H1277XU-RP leads

  • CPU cores: 8 cores vs 6 cores
  • Weight: 14 kg vs 17.5 kg

More TS-H1683XU-RP leads

  • Drive bays: 16 bays vs 12 bays

Combined metrics

  • Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-H1683XU-RP 24 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
  • Operating power per bay: TS-H1277XU-RP 8.89 W vs 9.31 W

Combined metrics

  • Weight per bay: TS-H1683XU-RP 1.1 kg vs 1.16 kg
  • Memory headroom (max minus base): 0 GB on both

Same on both

  • base RAM 128 GB, max RAM 128 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
  • USB ports 6, warranty 3 years

FAQ

Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-H1277XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1683XU-RP?
The TS-H1683XU-RP, with 16 bays against 12 bays for the TS-H1277XU-RP.
Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-H1277XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1683XU-RP?
The TS-H1277XU-RP, with 106.7 W against 149 W for the TS-H1683XU-RP.
Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-H1277XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1683XU-RP?
The TS-H1277XU-RP, with 14 kg against 17.5 kg for the TS-H1683XU-RP.