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QNAP TS-H1677XU-RP vs QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-H1886XU-RPdraws 117.9 W, 18.5 W less than the TS-H1677XU-RP
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H1886XU-RP5 of 8 differing specs (drive bays 18, LAN ports 6)
- Best forTS-H1677XU-RP for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 8 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-H1677XU-RP leads on 3 (CPU cores, boost clock, and USB ports) and the QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP on 5 (drive bays, LAN ports, weight, and 2 more). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-H1677XU-RP scores 64/100 against 59/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H1677XU-RP and QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TS-H1886XU-RP at 18 bays versus 16 bays for the TS-H1677XU-RP, 2 bays more. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1886XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TS-H1677XU-RP in the top 7%. The TS-H1677XU-RP leads on CPU cores, 8 cores to 4 cores, 2.0x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-H1677XU-RP ranks in the top 3% and the TS-H1886XU-RP in the top 22%. On boost clock, the TS-H1677XU-RP posts 4.4 GHz and the TS-H1886XU-RP 3.2 GHz, a gap of 1.2 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-H1677XU-RP ranks in the top 9% and the TS-H1886XU-RP in the top 32%. LAN ports: the TS-H1886XU-RP at 6 ports versus 4 ports for the TS-H1677XU-RP, 2 ports more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H1886XU-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TS-H1677XU-RP in the top 18%.
Key differences 3
USB portsTS-H1677XU-RP leads
- TS-H1677XU-RP 6 ports vs the TS-H1886XU-RP at 2 ports
- the TS-H1677XU-RP has 3.0x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H1677XU-RP in the top 4%, TS-H1886XU-RP in the bottom 9%
4 more USB for drives or a UPS
CPU coresTS-H1677XU-RP leads
- TS-H1677XU-RP 8 cores vs the TS-H1886XU-RP at 4 cores
- the TS-H1677XU-RP has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-H1677XU-RP in the top 3%, TS-H1886XU-RP in the top 22%
8 cores for backups and transcodes at once
LAN portsTS-H1886XU-RP leads
- TS-H1886XU-RP 6 ports vs the TS-H1677XU-RP at 4 ports
- the TS-H1886XU-RP has 1.5x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H1886XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-H1677XU-RP in the top 18%
6 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H1677XU-RP | TS-H1886XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| USB ports | 6WINtop 4% | 2bottom 9% |
| CPU cores | 8WINtop 3% | 4top 22% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHzWINtop 9% | 3.2 GHztop 32% |
| Volume | 29 Lbottom 12% | 23.4 LWINbottom 20% |
| Weight | 17.2 kgbottom 6% | 14.5 kgWINbottom 11% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H1677XU-RP | TS-H1886XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 16top 7% | 18WINtop 6% |
| CPU cores | 8WINtop 3% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHzWINtop 9% | 3.2 GHztop 32% |
| Base RAM | 32 GBtop 7% | 32 GBtop 7% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBtop 6% | 128 GBtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| USB ports | 6WINtop 4% | 2bottom 9% |
| Weight | 17.2 kgbottom 6% | 14.5 kgWINbottom 11% |
| Volume | 29 Lbottom 12% | 23.4 LWINbottom 20% |
| Operating power | 136.5 Wbottom 12% | 117.9 WWINbottom 18% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H1677XU-RP | TS-H1886XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 92.7WIN | 70.1 |
| Lightness percentile | 5.2 | 10WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 10.4 | 19.2WIN |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 64WIN | 59 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- USB ports matters most → the TS-H1677XU-RP (6 ports vs 2 ports)
- LAN ports matters most → the TS-H1886XU-RP (6 ports vs 4 ports)
More TS-H1677XU-RP leads
- Boost clock: 4.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
More TS-H1886XU-RP leads (storage and connections)
- Drive bays: 18 bays vs 16 bays
More TS-H1886XU-RP leads (size, power and warranty)
- Volume: 23.4 L vs 29 L
- Weight: 14.5 kg vs 17.2 kg
- Operating power: 117.9 W vs 136.5 W
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-H1886XU-RP 24 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-H1886XU-RP 6.55 W vs 8.53 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-H1886XU-RP 0.81 kg vs 1.07 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 96 GB on both
Same on both
- base RAM 32 GB, max RAM 128 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-H1677XU-RP 64 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 has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-H1677XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP?
- The TS-H1886XU-RP, with 18 bays against 16 bays for the TS-H1677XU-RP.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-H1677XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP?
- The TS-H1886XU-RP, with 117.9 W against 136.5 W for the TS-H1677XU-RP.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-H1677XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP?
- The TS-H1886XU-RP, with 14.5 kg against 17.2 kg for the TS-H1677XU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-H1677XU-RP and the QNAP TS-H1886XU-RP?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-H1677XU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)