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QNAP TS-H973AX Specs, Pros and Cons
The quick verdict
- Strengthsmax LAN speed 10 Gbps (top 2%), base RAM 32 GB (top 7%)
- Best forsmall offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TS-H973AX lists 9 drive bays, 4 CPU cores, boost clock 2.2 GHz, and base RAM 32 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 4 CPU cores (top 22%), base RAM 32 GB (top 7%), and max RAM 64 GB (top 19%), and nothing falls in the bottom 25%.
This page lays out the QNAP TS-H973AX from the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 9 bays (top 29% of 219). The TS-H973AX has 4 CPU cores (top 22% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 2.2 GHz (bottom 37% of 201). Base RAM: 32 GB (top 7% of 219). The TS-H973AX's max RAM is 64 GB (top 19% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 10 Gbps (top 2% of 219). LAN ports: 3 ports (bottom 48% of 219). The TS-H973AX has 4 USB ports (top 35% of 219). Weight comes in at 4.34 kg (top 28% of 212). Volume: 8.88 L (top 29% of 217). The TS-H973AX's operating power is 55.4 W (top 43% of 208). Warranty comes in at 3 years (top 7% of 214).
Key points
CPU coresStrength
- 4 cores
- top 22% of 204 QNAP models
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMStrength
- 32 GB
- top 7% of 219 QNAP models
32 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMStrength
- 64 GB
- top 19% of 219 QNAP models
Upgradable to 64 GB later
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H973AX |
|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| Base RAM | 32 GBtop 7% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% |
| Weight | 4.34 kgtop 28% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H973AX |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | 9top 29% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 2.2 GHzbottom 37% |
| Base RAM | 32 GBtop 7% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 4.34 kgtop 28% |
| Volume | 8.88 Ltop 29% |
| Operating power | 55.4 Wtop 43% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H973AX |
|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 61.2 |
| Lightness percentile | 72.5 |
| Compactness percentile | 71.5 |
| Small office fit | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 57 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 38 |
The details
Performance and memory
- Boost clock: 2.2 GHz (bottom 37%)
Storage and connections
- Drive bays: 9 bays (top 29%)
- Max LAN speed: 10 Gbps (top 2%)
Storage and connections
- LAN ports: 3 ports (bottom 48%)
- USB ports: 4 ports (top 35%)
Size, power and warranty
- Weight: 4.34 kg (top 28%)
- Volume: 8.88 L (top 29%)
Size, power and warranty
- Operating power: 55.4 W (top 43%)
- Warranty: 3 years (top 7%)
TS-H973AX vs the similar TS-H1073BXEU-RP4 match, 3 more differ
- Drive bays: 9 bays vs 8 bays
- Boost clock: 2.2 GHz vs 3.24 GHz
- Base RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
TS-H973AX vs the similar TS-H1073BXEU4 match, 3 more differ
- Drive bays: 9 bays vs 8 bays
- Boost clock: 2.2 GHz vs 3.35 GHz
- Base RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
TS-H973AX vs the similar TS-H966TX4 match, 5 more differ
- CPU cores: 4 cores vs 6 cores
- Boost clock: 2.2 GHz vs 4.4 GHz
- Base RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 15 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: 6.16 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: 0.48 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 32 GB
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: 100
- 10GbE video editing: 57
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: 38
Not in the official specs
- M.2 slots and PCIe slots
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- What is the max LAN speed of the QNAP TS-H973AX?
- 10 Gbps.
- What is the max RAM of the QNAP TS-H973AX?
- 64 GB.
- How many drive bays does the QNAP TS-H973AX have?
- 9.
- What is the operating power of the QNAP TS-H973AX?
- 55.4 W.
- What is the weight of the QNAP TS-H973AX?
- 4.34 kg.