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QNAP TVS-471 vs QNAP TVS-473E
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-471draws 49.4 W, 6.8 W less than the TVS-473E
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-4714 of 7 differing specs (USB ports 5, weight 4.56 kg)
- Best forTVS-473E for small offices sharing files
Rankings and scores come from the specs alone and are not affected by affiliate commissions.
Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-471 leads on 4 (USB ports, weight, volume, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-473E on 3 (CPU cores, boost clock, and max RAM). On our small-office file server index, the TVS-473E scores 52/100 against 44/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-471 and QNAP TVS-473E compare. CPU cores: the TVS-473E at 4 cores versus 2 cores for the TVS-471, 2 cores more (2.0x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TVS-473E ranks in the top 22% and the TVS-471 in the bottom 9%. The TVS-473E leads on boost clock, 3.4 GHz to 3.1 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-473E ranks in the top 24% and the TVS-471 in the top 36%. On max RAM, the TVS-473E posts 64 GB and the TVS-471 16 GB, a gap of 48 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-473E ranks in the top 19% and the TVS-471 in the bottom 48%. USB ports: the TVS-471 at 5 ports versus 4 ports for the TVS-473E, 1 port more (1.2x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-471 ranks in the top 18% and the TVS-473E in the top 35%.
Key differences 3
Max RAMTVS-473E leads
- TVS-473E 64 GB vs the TVS-471 at 16 GB
- the TVS-473E has 4.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-473E in the top 19%, TVS-471 in the bottom 48%
Upgradable to 64 GB later
CPU coresTVS-473E leads
- TVS-473E 4 cores vs the TVS-471 at 2 cores
- the TVS-473E has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TVS-473E in the top 22%, TVS-471 in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
VolumeTVS-471 leads
- TVS-471 7.49 L vs the TVS-473E at 10.5 L
- the TVS-471: 3.01 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TVS-471 in the top 26%, TVS-473E in the top 41%
3 L smaller on the shelf
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-471 | TVS-473E |
|---|---|---|
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% | 64 GBWINtop 19% |
| CPU cores | 2bottom 9% | 4WINtop 22% |
| Volume | 7.49 LWINtop 26% | 10.5 Ltop 41% |
| USB ports | 5WINtop 18% | 4top 35% |
| Operating power | 49.4 WWINtop 36% | 56.2 Wtop 46% |
| Boost clock | 3.1 GHztop 36% | 3.4 GHzWINtop 24% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-471 | TVS-473E |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 2bottom 9% | 4WINtop 22% |
| Boost clock | 3.1 GHztop 36% | 3.4 GHzWINtop 24% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 16 GBbottom 48% | 64 GBWINtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | – | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 5WINtop 18% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 4.56 kgWINtop 29% | 4.9 kgtop 30% |
| Volume | 7.49 LWINtop 26% | 10.5 Ltop 41% |
| Operating power | 49.4 WWINtop 36% | 56.2 Wtop 46% |
| Warranty | – | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-471 | TVS-473E |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 13.8 | 59.9WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 71.1WIN | 69.9 |
| Compactness percentile | 73.8WIN | 59.5 |
| Home media server fit | 96 | 96 |
| Small office fit | 44 | 52WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 23 | 48WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 46WIN | 34 |
The details
How to choose
- Volume matters most → the TVS-471 (7.49 L vs 10.5 L)
- Max RAM matters most → the TVS-473E (64 GB vs 16 GB)
More TVS-471 leads
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
- Operating power: 49.4 W vs 56.2 W
- Weight: 4.56 kg vs 4.9 kg
More TVS-473E leads
- Boost clock: 3.4 GHz vs 3.1 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 4 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TVS-471 12.3 W vs 14.1 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-471 1.14 kg vs 1.23 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-473E 60 GB vs 12 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 4, base RAM 4 GB, max LAN speed 1 Gbps
- LAN ports 4, PCIe slots 2
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TVS-473E 52 vs 44
- 10GbE video editing: TVS-473E 48 vs 23
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-471 46 vs 34
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TVS-471 or the QNAP TVS-473E?
- The TVS-473E, with 64 GB against 16 GB for the TVS-471.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-471 or the QNAP TVS-473E?
- The TVS-471, with 49.4 W against 56.2 W for the TVS-473E.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TVS-471 or the QNAP TVS-473E?
- The TVS-471, with 4.56 kg against 4.9 kg for the TVS-473E.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-471 and the QNAP TVS-473E?
- A small-office file server: the TVS-473E. (based on our own use-case index)