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QNAP TS-H977XU-RP vs QNAP TS-H987XU-RP

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The quick verdict

TS-H977XU-RP4 ahead
TS-H987XU-RP3 ahead
  • Lower power drawQNAP TS-H977XU-RPdraws 76.4 W, 44.1 W less than the TS-H987XU-RP
  • Leads on more specsQNAP TS-H977XU-RP4 of 7 differing specs (base RAM 32 GB, USB ports 5)
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Spec ruler

Chart placing the QNAP TS-H977XU-RP and the QNAP TS-H987XU-RP on a 0 to 100 ruler for each spec within the category
Longer bars mean a better value within the category (top %). The numbers are the actual specs.

In short

Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-H977XU-RP leads on 4 (base RAM, USB ports, weight, and 1 more) and the QNAP TS-H987XU-RP on 3 (boost clock, volume, and warranty).

Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-H977XU-RP and QNAP TS-H987XU-RP compare. Boost clock: the TS-H987XU-RP at 4.8 GHz versus 4.4 GHz for the TS-H977XU-RP, 0.4 GHz higher. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-H987XU-RP ranks in the top 6% and the TS-H977XU-RP in the top 9%. The TS-H977XU-RP leads on base RAM, 32 GB to 16 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H977XU-RP ranks in the top 7% and the TS-H987XU-RP in the top 14%. On USB ports, the TS-H977XU-RP posts 5 ports and the TS-H987XU-RP 4 ports, a gap of 1 port. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-H977XU-RP ranks in the top 18% and the TS-H987XU-RP in the top 35%. Weight: the TS-H977XU-RP at 8.62 kg versus 9.5 kg for the TS-H987XU-RP, 0.88 kg lower. Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-H977XU-RP ranks in the bottom 48% and the TS-H987XU-RP in the bottom 37%.

Key differences 3

Base RAMTS-H977XU-RP leads

  • TS-H977XU-RP 32 GB vs the TS-H987XU-RP at 16 GB
  • the TS-H977XU-RP has 2.0x the base RAM
  • among 219 QNAP models: TS-H977XU-RP in the top 7%, TS-H987XU-RP in the top 14%

32 GB out of the box for several apps

WarrantyTS-H987XU-RP leads

  • TS-H987XU-RP 5 years vs the TS-H977XU-RP at 3 years
  • the TS-H987XU-RP is 1.7x longer
  • among 214 QNAP models: TS-H987XU-RP in the top 1%, TS-H977XU-RP in the top 7%

2 more year(s) of free repairs

Operating powerTS-H977XU-RP leads

  • TS-H977XU-RP 76.4 W vs the TS-H987XU-RP at 120.6 W
  • the TS-H977XU-RP: 44.2 W less power
  • among 208 QNAP models: TS-H977XU-RP in the bottom 39%, TS-H987XU-RP in the bottom 17%

about 386.8 kWh less per year if left on 24/7

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecTS-H977XU-RPTS-H987XU-RP
Base RAM32 GBWINtop 7%16 GBtop 14%
Warranty3 yrtop 7%5 yrWINtop 1%
Operating power76.4 WWINbottom 39%120.6 Wbottom 17%
USB ports5WINtop 18%4top 35%
Volume10.6 Ltop 41%8.92 LWINtop 29%
Weight8.62 kgWINbottom 48%9.5 kgbottom 37%
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Full specifications
SpecTS-H977XU-RPTS-H987XU-RP
Drive bays9top 29%9top 29%
CPU cores8top 3%–
Boost clock4.4 GHztop 9%4.8 GHzWINtop 6%
Base RAM32 GBWINtop 7%16 GBtop 14%
Max RAM128 GBtop 6%128 GBtop 6%
Max LAN speed10 Gbpstop 2%10 Gbpstop 2%
LAN ports4top 18%4top 18%
M.2 slots–0bottom 46%
PCIe slots1top 49%1top 49%
USB ports5WINtop 18%4top 35%
Weight8.62 kgWINbottom 48%9.5 kgbottom 37%
Volume10.6 Ltop 41%8.92 LWINtop 29%
Operating power76.4 WWINbottom 39%120.6 Wbottom 17%
Warranty3 yrtop 7%5 yrWINtop 1%
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)TS-H977XU-RPTS-H987XU-RP
Performance percentile94.8No data
Lightness percentile47.2WIN36.5
Compactness percentile58.669.9WIN
Small office fit100100
10GbE video editing fit84No data
Low-power compact 24/7 fit00

The details

How to choose

  • Base RAM matters most → the TS-H977XU-RP (32 GB vs 16 GB)
  • Warranty matters most → the TS-H987XU-RP (5 years vs 3 years)

More TS-H977XU-RP leads

  • USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
  • Weight: 8.62 kg vs 9.5 kg

More TS-H987XU-RP leads

  • Volume: 8.92 L vs 10.6 L
  • Boost clock: 4.8 GHz vs 4.4 GHz

Combined metrics

  • Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-H987XU-RP 25 Gbps vs 22 Gbps
  • Operating power per bay: TS-H977XU-RP 8.49 W vs 13.4 W

Combined metrics

  • Weight per bay: TS-H977XU-RP 0.96 kg vs 1.06 kg
  • Memory headroom (max minus base): TS-H987XU-RP 112 GB vs 96 GB

Same on both

  • drive bays 9, max RAM 128 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
  • LAN ports 4, PCIe slots 1

FAQ

Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-H977XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H987XU-RP?
The TS-H977XU-RP, with 76.4 W against 120.6 W for the TS-H987XU-RP.
Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-H977XU-RP or the QNAP TS-H987XU-RP?
The TS-H977XU-RP, with 8.62 kg against 9.5 kg for the TS-H987XU-RP.