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QNAP TS-H2483XU-RP vs QNAP TS-H3087XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-H2483XU-RPdraws 173.4 W, 45.6 W less than the TS-H3087XU-RP
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H2483XU-RP4 of 7 differing specs (base RAM 128 GB, LAN ports 6)
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-H2483XU-RP leads on 4 (base RAM, LAN ports, USB ports, and 1 more) and the QNAP TS-H3087XU-RP on 2 (drive bays and warranty); 1 is within 2%.
Using the 10 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H2483XU-RP and QNAP TS-H3087XU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TS-H3087XU-RP at 30 bays versus 24 bays for the TS-H2483XU-RP, 6 bays more (1.2x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H3087XU-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TS-H2483XU-RP in the top 2%. The TS-H2483XU-RP leads on base RAM, 128 GB to 64 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H2483XU-RP ranks in the top 2% and the TS-H3087XU-RP in the top 4%. On LAN ports, the TS-H2483XU-RP posts 6 ports and the TS-H3087XU-RP 4 ports, a gap of 2 ports. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H2483XU-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TS-H3087XU-RP in the top 18%. USB ports: the TS-H2483XU-RP at 6 ports versus 4 ports for the TS-H3087XU-RP, 2 ports more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H2483XU-RP ranks in the top 4% and the TS-H3087XU-RP in the top 35%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-H2483XU-RP leads
- TS-H2483XU-RP 128 GB vs the TS-H3087XU-RP at 64 GB
- the TS-H2483XU-RP has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H2483XU-RP in the top 2%, TS-H3087XU-RP in the top 4%
128 GB out of the box for several apps
WarrantyTS-H3087XU-RP leads
- TS-H3087XU-RP 5 years vs the TS-H2483XU-RP at 3 years
- the TS-H3087XU-RP is 1.7x longer
- among 214 QNAP models: TS-H3087XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-H2483XU-RP in the top 7%
2 more year(s) of free repairs
LAN portsTS-H2483XU-RP leads
- TS-H2483XU-RP 6 ports vs the TS-H3087XU-RP at 4 ports
- the TS-H2483XU-RP has 1.5x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H2483XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-H3087XU-RP in the top 18%
6 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H2483XU-RP | TS-H3087XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 128 GBWINtop 2% | 64 GBtop 4% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 5 yrWINtop 1% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 4top 18% |
| USB ports | 6WINtop 4% | 4top 35% |
| Operating power | 173.4 WWINbottom 6% | 219 Wbottom 4% |
| Drive bays | 24top 2% | 30WINtop 1% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H2483XU-RP | TS-H3087XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 24top 2% | 30WINtop 1% |
| CPU cores | 6top 13% | – |
| Boost clock | – | 4.8 GHztop 6% |
| Base RAM | 128 GBWINtop 2% | 64 GBtop 4% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBtop 6% | 128 GBtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | – | 0bottom 46% |
| PCIe slots | – | 3top 10% |
| USB ports | 6WINtop 4% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 23.4 kgbottom 2% | 23.8 kgbottom 1% |
| Volume | 49 Lbottom 4% | 49 Lbottom 4% |
| Operating power | 173.4 WWINbottom 6% | 219 Wbottom 4% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 5 yrWINtop 1% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H2483XU-RP | TS-H3087XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Lightness percentile | 0.9WIN | 0.5 |
| Compactness percentile | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Home media server fit | No data | 0 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-H2483XU-RP (128 GB vs 64 GB)
- Warranty matters most → the TS-H3087XU-RP (5 years vs 3 years)
More TS-H2483XU-RP leads
- USB ports: 6 ports vs 4 ports
- Operating power: 173.4 W vs 219 W
More TS-H3087XU-RP leads
- Drive bays: 30 bays vs 24 bays
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-H3087XU-RP 25 Gbps vs 24 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-H2483XU-RP 7.23 W vs 7.3 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-H3087XU-RP 0.79 kg vs 0.97 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-H3087XU-RP 64 GB vs 0 GB
Within 2%
- Weight: TS-H2483XU-RP 23.4 kg, TS-H3087XU-RP 23.8 kg
Same on both
- max RAM 128 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, volume 49 L
FAQ
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-H2483XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H3087XU-RP?
- The TS-H3087XU-RP, with 30 bays against 24 bays for the TS-H2483XU-RP.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-H2483XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H3087XU-RP?
- The TS-H2483XU-RP, with 173.4 W against 219 W for the TS-H3087XU-RP.