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QNAP TS-H973AX vs QNAP TVS-872XT
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-H973AXdraws 55.4 W, 9.6 W less than the TVS-872XT
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H973AX6 of 7 differing specs (drive bays 9, base RAM 32 GB)
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-H973AX leads on 6 (drive bays, base RAM, weight, and 3 more) and the QNAP TVS-872XT on 1 (USB ports). On our low-power compact 24/7 use index, the TS-H973AX scores 38/100 against 15/100.
Using the 10 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H973AX and QNAP TVS-872XT compare. Drive bays: the TS-H973AX at 9 bays versus 8 bays for the TVS-872XT, 1 bay more. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H973AX ranks in the top 29% and the TVS-872XT in the top 35%. The TS-H973AX leads on base RAM, 32 GB to 16 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H973AX ranks in the top 7% and the TVS-872XT in the top 14%. On USB ports, the TVS-872XT posts 5 ports and the TS-H973AX 4 ports, a gap of 1 port. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-872XT ranks in the top 18% and the TS-H973AX in the top 35%. Weight: the TS-H973AX at 4.34 kg versus 9.14 kg for the TVS-872XT, 4.8 kg lower (2.1x). Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-H973AX ranks in the top 28% and the TVS-872XT in the bottom 43%.
Key differences 3
WeightTS-H973AX leads
- TS-H973AX 4.34 kg vs the TVS-872XT at 9.14 kg
- the TS-H973AX: 4.8 kg lighter
- among 212 QNAP models: TS-H973AX in the top 28%, TVS-872XT in the bottom 43%
4.8 kg lighter (about 3 1.5 L bottles)
Base RAMTS-H973AX leads
- TS-H973AX 32 GB vs the TVS-872XT at 16 GB
- the TS-H973AX has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-H973AX in the top 7%, TVS-872XT in the top 14%
32 GB out of the box for several apps
VolumeTS-H973AX leads
- TS-H973AX 8.88 L vs the TVS-872XT at 16.6 L
- the TS-H973AX: 7.72 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TS-H973AX in the top 29%, TVS-872XT in the bottom 45%
7.71 L smaller on the shelf
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-H973AX | TVS-872XT |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.34 kgWINtop 28% | 9.14 kgbottom 43% |
| Base RAM | 32 GBWINtop 7% | 16 GBtop 14% |
| Volume | 8.88 LWINtop 29% | 16.6 Lbottom 45% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Operating power | 55.4 WWINtop 43% | 65 Wbottom 48% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-H973AX | TVS-872XT |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 9WINtop 29% | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | – |
| Boost clock | 2.2 GHzbottom 37% | – |
| Base RAM | 32 GBWINtop 7% | 16 GBtop 14% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% | 3bottom 48% |
| M.2 slots | – | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | – | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 4.34 kgWINtop 28% | 9.14 kgbottom 43% |
| Volume | 8.88 LWINtop 29% | 16.6 Lbottom 45% |
| Operating power | 55.4 WWINtop 43% | 65 Wbottom 48% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-H973AX | TVS-872XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 61.2 | No data |
| Lightness percentile | 72.5WIN | 42.7 |
| Compactness percentile | 71.5WIN | 43.8 |
| Home media server fit | No data | 100 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 57 | No data |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 38WIN | 15 |
The details
How to choose
- Weight matters most → the TS-H973AX (4.34 kg vs 9.14 kg)
- USB ports matters most → the TVS-872XT (5 ports vs 4 ports)
More TS-H973AX leads
- Warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
- Operating power: 55.4 W vs 65 W
- Drive bays: 9 bays vs 8 bays
More TVS-872XT leads
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-H973AX 15 Gbps vs 12 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-H973AX 6.16 W vs 8.13 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-H973AX 0.48 kg vs 1.14 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-872XT 48 GB vs 32 GB
Same on both
- max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, LAN ports 3
Use-case scores
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-H973AX 38 vs 15
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-H973AX or the QNAP TVS-872XT?
- The TS-H973AX, with 9 bays against 8 bays for the TVS-872XT.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-H973AX or the QNAP TVS-872XT?
- The TS-H973AX, with 55.4 W against 65 W for the TVS-872XT.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-H973AX or the QNAP TVS-872XT?
- The TS-H973AX, with 4.34 kg against 9.14 kg for the TVS-872XT.