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QNAP TVS-472XT vs QNAP TVS-672N
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-472XTdraws 37.3 W, 8.3 W less than the TVS-672N
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-472XT4 of 6 differing specs (max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps)
- Best forTVS-472XT for anyone running it 24/7 on little powerTVS-672N for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 6 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-472XT leads on 4 (max RAM, max LAN speed, volume, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-672N on 2 (drive bays and weight). On our small-office file server index, the TVS-672N scores 82/100 against 72/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-472XT and QNAP TVS-672N compare. Drive bays: the TVS-672N at 6 bays versus 4 bays for the TVS-472XT, 2 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-672N ranks in the bottom 43% and the TVS-472XT in the bottom 35%. The TVS-472XT leads on max RAM, 64 GB to 32 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-472XT ranks in the top 19% and the TVS-672N in the top 50%. On max LAN speed, the TVS-472XT posts 10 Gbps and the TVS-672N 5 Gbps, a gap of 5 Gbps. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-472XT ranks in the top 2% and the TVS-672N in the bottom 48%. Weight: the TVS-672N at 6.55 kg versus 7.07 kg for the TVS-472XT, 0.52 kg lower. Among 212 QNAP models, the TVS-672N ranks in the top 37% and the TVS-472XT in the top 42%.
Key differences 3
Max RAMTVS-472XT leads
- TVS-472XT 64 GB vs the TVS-672N at 32 GB
- the TVS-472XT has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-472XT in the top 19%, TVS-672N in the top 50%
Upgradable to 64 GB later
Max LAN speedTVS-472XT leads
- TVS-472XT 10 Gbps vs the TVS-672N at 5 Gbps
- the TVS-472XT is 2.0x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-472XT in the top 2%, TVS-672N in the bottom 48%
100 GB copy: about 80 s vs about 3 min (theoretical)
Drive baysTVS-672N leads
- TVS-672N 6 bays vs the TVS-472XT at 4 bays
- the TVS-672N has 1.5x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-672N in the bottom 43%, TVS-472XT in the bottom 35%
With 8 TB drives: 48 TB vs 32 TB raw
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-472XT | TVS-672N |
|---|---|---|
| Max RAM | 64 GBWINtop 19% | 32 GBtop 50% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 GbpsWINtop 2% | 5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 6WINbottom 43% |
| Volume | 10 LWINtop 37% | 13.9 Lbottom 49% |
| Operating power | 37.3 WWINtop 27% | 45.6 Wtop 33% |
| Weight | 7.07 kgtop 42% | 6.55 kgWINtop 37% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-472XT | TVS-672N |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 6WINbottom 43% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBWINtop 19% | 32 GBtop 50% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 GbpsWINtop 2% | 5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% | 3bottom 48% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% | 5top 18% |
| Weight | 7.07 kgtop 42% | 6.55 kgWINtop 37% |
| Volume | 10 LWINtop 37% | 13.9 Lbottom 49% |
| Operating power | 37.3 WWINtop 27% | 45.6 Wtop 33% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-472XT | TVS-672N |
|---|---|---|
| Lightness percentile | 58.8 | 62.8WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 62.5WIN | 47.5 |
| Home media server fit | 96 | 96 |
| Small office fit | 72 | 82WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 50WIN | 36 |
The details
How to choose
- Max RAM matters most → the TVS-472XT (64 GB vs 32 GB)
- Drive bays matters most → the TVS-672N (6 bays vs 4 bays)
More TVS-472XT leads
- Volume: 10 L vs 13.9 L
- Operating power: 37.3 W vs 45.6 W
More TVS-672N leads
- Weight: 6.55 kg vs 7.07 kg
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 4 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TVS-472XT 12 Gbps vs 7 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TVS-672N 7.6 W vs 9.33 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-672N 1.09 kg vs 1.77 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-472XT 60 GB vs 28 GB
Same on both
- base RAM 4 GB, LAN ports 3, M.2 slots 2
- PCIe slots 2, USB ports 5, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TVS-672N 82 vs 72
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-472XT 50 vs 36
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which has the faster built-in LAN, the QNAP TVS-472XT or the QNAP TVS-672N?
- The TVS-472XT, with 10 Gbps against 5 Gbps for the TVS-672N.
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TVS-472XT or the QNAP TVS-672N?
- The TVS-472XT, with 64 GB against 32 GB for the TVS-672N.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TVS-472XT or the QNAP TVS-672N?
- The TVS-672N, with 6 bays against 4 bays for the TVS-472XT.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-472XT or the QNAP TVS-672N?
- The TVS-472XT, with 37.3 W against 45.6 W for the TVS-672N.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-472XT and the QNAP TVS-672N?
- A small-office file server: the TVS-672N. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TVS-472XT. (based on our own use-case index)