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QNAP TS-H886 vs QNAP TVS-882T
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-H886draws 75.8 W, 14.9 W less than the TVS-882T
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-882T5 of 9 differing specs (boost clock 3.4 GHz, max LAN speed 10 Gbps)
- Best forTVS-882T for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 9 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-H886 leads on 4 (max RAM, volume, operating power, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-882T on 5 (boost clock, max LAN speed, LAN ports, and 2 more). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TVS-882T scores 96/100 against 49/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H886 and QNAP TVS-882T compare. Boost clock: the TVS-882T at 3.4 GHz versus 3.2 GHz for the TS-H886, 0.2 GHz higher. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-882T ranks in the top 24% and the TS-H886 in the top 32%. The TS-H886 leads on max RAM, 128 GB to 64 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H886 ranks in the top 6% and the TVS-882T in the top 19%. On max LAN speed, the TVS-882T posts 10 Gbps and the TS-H886 2.5 Gbps, a gap of 7.5 Gbps. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-882T ranks in the top 2% and the TS-H886 in the bottom 48%. LAN ports: the TVS-882T at 6 ports versus 4 ports for the TS-H886, 2 ports more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-882T ranks in the top 1% and the TS-H886 in the top 18%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTVS-882T leads
- TVS-882T 10 Gbps vs the TS-H886 at 2.5 Gbps
- the TVS-882T is 4.0x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-882T in the top 2%, TS-H886 in the bottom 48%
100 GB copy: about 80 s vs about 5 min (theoretical)
Max RAMTS-H886 leads
- TS-H886 128 GB vs the TVS-882T at 64 GB
- the TS-H886 has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H886 in the top 6%, TVS-882T in the top 19%
Upgradable to 128 GB later
USB portsTVS-882T leads
- TVS-882T 5 ports vs the TS-H886 at 3 ports
- the TVS-882T has 1.7x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-882T in the top 18%, TS-H886 in the bottom 27%
2 more USB for drives or a UPS
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H886 | TVS-882T |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 10 GbpsWINtop 2% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBWINtop 6% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 5WINtop 18% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Operating power | 75.8 WWINbottom 40% | 90.7 Wbottom 29% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H886 | TVS-882T |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 3.2 GHztop 32% | 3.4 GHzWINtop 24% |
| Base RAM | 16 GBtop 14% | 16 GBtop 14% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBWINtop 6% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 10 GbpsWINtop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 10 kgbottom 36% | 9.05 kgWINbottom 44% |
| Volume | 21.1 LWINbottom 31% | 21.7 Lbottom 29% |
| Operating power | 75.8 WWINbottom 40% | 90.7 Wbottom 29% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H886 | TVS-882T |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 63.5 | 75.8WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 35.1 | 43.6WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 30.1WIN | 27.8 |
| Home media server fit | No data | 74 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 49 | 96WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Max RAM matters most → the TS-H886 (128 GB vs 64 GB)
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TVS-882T (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps)
More TS-H886 leads
- Warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
- Operating power: 75.8 W vs 90.7 W
- Volume: 21.1 L vs 21.7 L
More TVS-882T leads
- LAN ports: 6 ports vs 4 ports
- Weight: 9.05 kg vs 10 kg
- Boost clock: 3.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 4 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TVS-882T 24 Gbps vs 10 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-H886 9.47 W vs 11.3 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-882T 1.13 kg vs 1.25 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-H886 112 GB vs 48 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 8, CPU cores 4, base RAM 16 GB
- M.2 slots 2, PCIe slots 2
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TVS-882T 96 vs 49
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which has the faster built-in LAN, the QNAP TS-H886 or the QNAP TVS-882T?
- The TVS-882T, with 10 Gbps against 2.5 Gbps for the TS-H886.
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-H886 or the QNAP TVS-882T?
- The TS-H886, with 128 GB against 64 GB for the TVS-882T.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-H886 or the QNAP TVS-882T?
- The TS-H886, with 75.8 W against 90.7 W for the TVS-882T.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-H886 or the QNAP TVS-882T?
- The TVS-882T, with 9.05 kg against 10 kg for the TS-H886.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-H886 and the QNAP TVS-882T?
- 10GbE video editing: the TVS-882T. (based on our own use-case index)