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QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP vs QNAP TVS-2472XU-RP
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-1672XU-RPdraws 126.3 W, 45 W less than the TVS-2472XU-RP
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-1672XU-RP4 of 7 differing specs (boost clock 3.6 GHz, weight 15.4 kg)
- Best forTVS-2472XU-RP for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP leads on 4 (boost clock, weight, volume, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-2472XU-RP on 3 (drive bays, CPU cores, and PCIe slots). On our 10GbE video editing index, the TVS-2472XU-RP scores 82/100 against 81/100.
Using the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP and QNAP TVS-2472XU-RP compare. Drive bays: the TVS-2472XU-RP at 24 bays versus 16 bays for the TVS-1672XU-RP, 8 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-2472XU-RP ranks in the top 2% and the TVS-1672XU-RP in the top 7%. The TVS-2472XU-RP leads on CPU cores, 6 cores to 4 cores, 1.5x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TVS-2472XU-RP ranks in the top 13% and the TVS-1672XU-RP in the top 22%. On boost clock, the TVS-1672XU-RP posts 3.6 GHz and the TVS-2472XU-RP 3 GHz, a gap of 0.6 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-1672XU-RP ranks in the top 20% and the TVS-2472XU-RP in the top 38%. PCIe slots: the TVS-2472XU-RP at 5 slots versus 4 slots for the TVS-1672XU-RP, 1 slot more (1.2x). Among 146 QNAP models, the TVS-2472XU-RP ranks in the top 1% and the TVS-1672XU-RP in the top 1%.
Key differences 3
VolumeTVS-1672XU-RP leads
- TVS-1672XU-RP 35.9 L vs the TVS-2472XU-RP at 56.9 L
- the TVS-1672XU-RP: 21 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TVS-1672XU-RP in the bottom 7%, TVS-2472XU-RP in the bottom 2%
21.1 L smaller on the shelf
Drive baysTVS-2472XU-RP leads
- TVS-2472XU-RP 24 bays vs the TVS-1672XU-RP at 16 bays
- the TVS-2472XU-RP has 1.5x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-2472XU-RP in the top 2%, TVS-1672XU-RP in the top 7%
With 8 TB drives: 192 TB vs 128 TB raw
CPU coresTVS-2472XU-RP leads
- TVS-2472XU-RP 6 cores vs the TVS-1672XU-RP at 4 cores
- the TVS-2472XU-RP has 1.5x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TVS-2472XU-RP in the top 13%, TVS-1672XU-RP in the top 22%
6 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-1672XU-RP | TVS-2472XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Volume | 35.9 LWINbottom 7% | 56.9 Lbottom 2% |
| Drive bays | 16top 7% | 24WINtop 2% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 6WINtop 13% |
| Operating power | 126.3 WWINbottom 15% | 171.3 Wbottom 7% |
| Weight | 15.4 kgWINbottom 9% | 20.7 kgbottom 4% |
| PCIe slots | 4top 1% | 5WINtop 1% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-1672XU-RP | TVS-2472XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 16top 7% | 24WINtop 2% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 6WINtop 13% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHzWINtop 20% | 3 GHztop 38% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 6top 1% | 6top 1% |
| PCIe slots | 4top 1% | 5WINtop 1% |
| USB ports | 6top 4% | 6top 4% |
| Weight | 15.4 kgWINbottom 9% | 20.7 kgbottom 4% |
| Volume | 35.9 LWINbottom 7% | 56.9 Lbottom 2% |
| Operating power | 126.3 WWINbottom 15% | 171.3 Wbottom 7% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-1672XU-RP | TVS-2472XU-RP |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 79.4 | 85.9WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 8.1WIN | 2.8 |
| Compactness percentile | 5.6WIN | 0.9 |
| Home media server fit | 0 | 0 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 81 | 82WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Volume matters most → the TVS-1672XU-RP (35.9 L vs 56.9 L)
- Drive bays matters most → the TVS-2472XU-RP (24 bays vs 16 bays)
More TVS-1672XU-RP leads
- Operating power: 126.3 W vs 171.3 W
- Weight: 15.4 kg vs 20.7 kg
- Boost clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3 GHz
More TVS-2472XU-RP leads
- PCIe slots: 5 slots vs 4 slots
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 24 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TVS-2472XU-RP 7.14 W vs 7.9 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-2472XU-RP 0.86 kg vs 0.96 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 56 GB on both
Same on both
- base RAM 8 GB, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- LAN ports 6, USB ports 6, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TVS-2472XU-RP 82 vs 81
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 TVS-1672XU-RP or the QNAP TVS-2472XU-RP?
- The TVS-2472XU-RP, with 24 bays against 16 bays for the TVS-1672XU-RP.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP or the QNAP TVS-2472XU-RP?
- The TVS-1672XU-RP, with 126.3 W against 171.3 W for the TVS-2472XU-RP.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP or the QNAP TVS-2472XU-RP?
- The TVS-1672XU-RP, with 15.4 kg against 20.7 kg for the TVS-2472XU-RP.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-1672XU-RP and the QNAP TVS-2472XU-RP?
- 10GbE video editing: the TVS-2472XU-RP. (based on our own use-case index)