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QNAP TS-H686 vs QNAP TS-H886
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-H686draws 61.1 W, 14.7 W less than the TS-H886
- Spec leadeach leads on 3 of 6 differing specs
- Best forTS-H886 for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 6 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-H686 leads on 3 (weight, volume, and operating power) and the QNAP TS-H886 on 3 (drive bays, CPU cores, and base RAM). On our small-office file server index, the TS-H886 scores 100/100 against 90/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H686 and QNAP TS-H886 compare. Drive bays: the TS-H886 at 8 bays versus 6 bays for the TS-H686, 2 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H886 ranks in the top 35% and the TS-H686 in the bottom 43%. The TS-H886 leads on CPU cores, 4 cores to 2 cores, 2.0x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-H886 ranks in the top 22% and the TS-H686 in the bottom 9%. On base RAM, the TS-H886 posts 16 GB and the TS-H686 8 GB, a gap of 8 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H886 ranks in the top 14% and the TS-H686 in the top 23%. Weight: the TS-H686 at 8.44 kg versus 10 kg for the TS-H886, 1.56 kg lower (1.2x). Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-H686 ranks in the bottom 49% and the TS-H886 in the bottom 36%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTS-H886 leads
- TS-H886 4 cores vs the TS-H686 at 2 cores
- the TS-H886 has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-H886 in the top 22%, TS-H686 in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMTS-H886 leads
- TS-H886 16 GB vs the TS-H686 at 8 GB
- the TS-H886 has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H886 in the top 14%, TS-H686 in the top 23%
16 GB out of the box for several apps
Drive baysTS-H886 leads
- TS-H886 8 bays vs the TS-H686 at 6 bays
- the TS-H886 has 1.3x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H886 in the top 35%, TS-H686 in the bottom 43%
With 8 TB drives: 64 TB vs 48 TB raw
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H686 | TS-H886 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 2bottom 9% | 4WINtop 22% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 8WINtop 35% |
| Volume | 16.2 LWINbottom 46% | 21.1 Lbottom 31% |
| Operating power | 61.1 WWINtop 49% | 75.8 Wbottom 40% |
| Weight | 8.44 kgWINbottom 49% | 10 kgbottom 36% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H686 | TS-H886 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 8WINtop 35% |
| CPU cores | 2bottom 9% | 4WINtop 22% |
| Boost clock | 3.2 GHztop 32% | 3.2 GHztop 32% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBtop 6% | 128 GBtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 3bottom 27% |
| Weight | 8.44 kgWINbottom 49% | 10 kgbottom 36% |
| Volume | 16.2 LWINbottom 46% | 21.1 Lbottom 31% |
| Operating power | 61.1 WWINtop 49% | 75.8 Wbottom 40% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H686 | TS-H886 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 42.7 | 63.5WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 47.9WIN | 35.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 44.9WIN | 30.1 |
| Small office fit | 90 | 100WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 45 | 49WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 19WIN | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Volume matters most → the TS-H686 (16.2 L vs 21.1 L)
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-H886 (4 cores vs 2 cores)
More TS-H686 leads
- Volume: 16.2 L vs 21.1 L
- Operating power: 61.1 W vs 75.8 W
- Weight: 8.44 kg vs 10 kg
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 4 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 10 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-H886 9.47 W vs 10.2 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-H886 1.25 kg vs 1.41 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-H686 120 GB vs 112 GB
Same on both
- boost clock 3.2 GHz, max RAM 128 GB, max LAN speed 2.5 Gbps, LAN ports 4
- M.2 slots 2, PCIe slots 2, USB ports 3, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-H886 100 vs 90
- 10GbE video editing: TS-H886 49 vs 45
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-H686 19 vs 0
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-H686 or the QNAP TS-H886?
- The TS-H886, with 8 bays against 6 bays for the TS-H686.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-H686 or the QNAP TS-H886?
- The TS-H686, with 61.1 W against 75.8 W for the TS-H886.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-H686 or the QNAP TS-H886?
- The TS-H686, with 8.44 kg against 10 kg for the TS-H886.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-H686 and the QNAP TS-H886?
- A small-office file server: the TS-H886. (based on our own use-case index)