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QNAP TS-H886 vs QNAP TVS-H674
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-H6745 of 9 differing specs (CPU cores 6, boost clock 4.4 GHz)
- Best forTS-H886 for small offices sharing filesTVS-H674 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 (drive bays, max RAM, LAN ports, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-H674 on 5 (CPU cores, boost clock, base RAM, and 2 more). On our small-office file server index, the TS-H886 scores 100/100 against 86/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H886 and QNAP TVS-H674 compare. Drive bays: the TS-H886 at 8 bays versus 6 bays for the TVS-H674, 2 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H886 ranks in the top 35% and the TVS-H674 in the bottom 43%. The TVS-H674 leads on CPU cores, 6 cores to 4 cores, 1.5x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TVS-H674 ranks in the top 13% and the TS-H886 in the top 22%. On boost clock, the TVS-H674 posts 4.4 GHz and the TS-H886 3.2 GHz, a gap of 1.2 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-H674 ranks in the top 9% and the TS-H886 in the top 32%. Base RAM: the TVS-H674 at 32 GB versus 16 GB for the TS-H886, 16 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-H674 ranks in the top 7% and the TS-H886 in the top 14%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTVS-H674 leads
- TVS-H674 32 GB vs the TS-H886 at 16 GB
- the TVS-H674 has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-H674 in the top 7%, TS-H886 in the top 14%
32 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMTS-H886 leads
- TS-H886 128 GB vs the TVS-H674 at 64 GB
- the TS-H886 has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H886 in the top 6%, TVS-H674 in the top 19%
Upgradable to 128 GB later
LAN portsTS-H886 leads
- TS-H886 4 ports vs the TVS-H674 at 2 ports
- the TS-H886 has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H886 in the top 18%, TVS-H674 in the bottom 38%
4 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H886 | TVS-H674 |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 16 GBtop 14% | 32 GBWINtop 7% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBWINtop 6% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| Volume | 21.1 Lbottom 31% | 13.3 LWINtop 50% |
| Weight | 10 kgbottom 36% | 6.32 kgWINtop 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 6WINtop 13% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H886 | TVS-H674 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8WINtop 35% | 6bottom 43% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 6WINtop 13% |
| Boost clock | 3.2 GHztop 32% | 4.4 GHzWINtop 9% |
| Base RAM | 16 GBtop 14% | 32 GBWINtop 7% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBWINtop 6% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 3bottom 27% |
| Weight | 10 kgbottom 36% | 6.32 kgWINtop 35% |
| Volume | 21.1 Lbottom 31% | 13.3 LWINtop 50% |
| Operating power | 75.8 WWINbottom 40% | 79.4 Wbottom 34% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H886 | TVS-H674 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 63.5 | 83.6WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 35.1 | 65.4WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 30.1 | 49.5WIN |
| Home media server fit | No data | 100 |
| Small office fit | 100WIN | 86 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 49 | 53WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 10WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Max RAM matters most → the TS-H886 (128 GB vs 64 GB)
- Base RAM matters most → the TVS-H674 (32 GB vs 16 GB)
More TS-H886 leads
- Drive bays: 8 bays vs 6 bays
- Operating power: 75.8 W vs 79.4 W
More TVS-H674 leads (performance and memory)
- CPU cores: 6 cores vs 4 cores
- Boost clock: 4.4 GHz vs 3.2 GHz
More TVS-H674 leads (size, power and warranty)
- Volume: 13.3 L vs 21.1 L
- Weight: 6.32 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): TS-H886 10 Gbps vs 5 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-H886 9.47 W vs 13.2 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-H674 1.05 kg vs 1.25 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-H886 112 GB vs 32 GB
Same on both
- max LAN speed 2.5 Gbps, M.2 slots 2, PCIe slots 2
- USB ports 3, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-H886 100 vs 86
- 10GbE video editing: TVS-H674 53 vs 49
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-H674 10 vs 0
Variant TVS-H674T
- matches the TVS-H674 on drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 10 more but differs on weight (6.36 kg vs 6.32 kg).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TVS-H674T.
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-H886 or the QNAP TVS-H674?
- The TS-H886, with 128 GB against 64 GB for the TVS-H674.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-H886 or the QNAP TVS-H674?
- The TS-H886, with 8 bays against 6 bays for the TVS-H674.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-H886 or the QNAP TVS-H674?
- The TS-H886, with 75.8 W against 79.4 W for the TVS-H674.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-H886 or the QNAP TVS-H674?
- The TVS-H674, with 6.32 kg against 10 kg for the TS-H886.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-H886 and the QNAP TVS-H674?
- A small-office file server: the TS-H886. 10GbE video editing: the TVS-H674. (based on our own use-case index)