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QNAP TS-H966TX vs QNAP TS-H973AX
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H973AX4 of 8 differing specs (base RAM 32 GB, LAN ports 3)
- Best forTS-H966TX 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-H966TX leads on 3 (CPU cores, boost clock, and weight) and the QNAP TS-H973AX on 4 (base RAM, LAN ports, USB ports, and 1 more); 1 is within 2%. On our 10GbE video editing index, the TS-H966TX scores 62/100 against 57/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H966TX and QNAP TS-H973AX compare. CPU cores: the TS-H966TX at 6 cores versus 4 cores for the TS-H973AX, 2 cores more (1.5x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-H966TX ranks in the top 13% and the TS-H973AX in the top 22%. The TS-H966TX leads on boost clock, 4.4 GHz to 2.2 GHz, 2.0x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-H966TX ranks in the top 9% and the TS-H973AX in the bottom 37%. On base RAM, the TS-H973AX posts 32 GB and the TS-H966TX 8 GB, a gap of 24 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H973AX ranks in the top 7% and the TS-H966TX in the top 23%. LAN ports: the TS-H973AX at 3 ports versus 2 ports for the TS-H966TX, 1 port more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H973AX ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-H966TX in the bottom 38%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-H973AX leads
- TS-H973AX 32 GB vs the TS-H966TX at 8 GB
- the TS-H973AX has 4.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H973AX in the top 7%, TS-H966TX in the top 23%
32 GB out of the box for several apps
Boost clockTS-H966TX leads
- TS-H966TX 4.4 GHz vs the TS-H973AX at 2.2 GHz
- the TS-H966TX is 2.0x higher
- among 201 QNAP models: TS-H966TX in the top 9%, TS-H973AX in the bottom 37%
CPU coresTS-H966TX leads
- TS-H966TX 6 cores vs the TS-H973AX at 4 cores
- the TS-H966TX has 1.5x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-H966TX in the top 13%, TS-H973AX in the top 22%
6 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H966TX | TS-H973AX |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 32 GBWINtop 7% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHzWINtop 9% | 2.2 GHzbottom 37% |
| CPU cores | 6WINtop 13% | 4top 22% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 3WINbottom 48% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 4WINtop 35% |
| Weight | 3.57 kgWINtop 25% | 4.34 kgtop 28% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H966TX | TS-H973AX |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 9top 29% | 9top 29% |
| CPU cores | 6WINtop 13% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 4.4 GHzWINtop 9% | 2.2 GHzbottom 37% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 32 GBWINtop 7% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 3WINbottom 48% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 4WINtop 35% |
| Weight | 3.57 kgWINtop 25% | 4.34 kgtop 28% |
| Volume | 9.18 Ltop 33% | 8.88 LWINtop 29% |
| Operating power | 55.2 Wtop 43% | 55.4 Wtop 43% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H966TX | TS-H973AX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 87.5WIN | 61.2 |
| Lightness percentile | 74.9WIN | 72.5 |
| Compactness percentile | 67.6 | 71.5WIN |
| Home media server fit | 75 | No data |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 62WIN | 57 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 38 | 38 |
The details
How to choose
- Boost clock matters most → the TS-H966TX (4.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz)
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-H973AX (32 GB vs 8 GB)
More TS-H966TX leads
- Weight: 3.57 kg vs 4.34 kg
More TS-H973AX leads
- LAN ports: 3 ports vs 2 ports
- USB ports: 4 ports vs 3 ports
- Volume: 8.88 L vs 9.18 L
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-H973AX 15 Gbps vs 12.5 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-H966TX 6.13 W vs 6.16 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-H966TX 0.4 kg vs 0.48 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-H966TX 56 GB vs 32 GB
Within 2%
- Operating power: TS-H966TX 55.2 W, TS-H973AX 55.4 W
Same on both
- drive bays 9, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TS-H966TX 62 vs 57
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-H966TX or the QNAP TS-H973AX?
- The TS-H966TX, with 3.57 kg against 4.34 kg for the TS-H973AX.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-H966TX and the QNAP TS-H973AX?
- 10GbE video editing: the TS-H966TX. (based on our own use-case index)