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QNAP TVS-472XT vs QNAP TVS-672X
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-472XTdraws 37.3 W, 8.3 W less than the TVS-672X
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-672X3 of 5 differing specs (drive bays 6, base RAM 8 GB)
- Best forTVS-472XT for anyone running it 24/7 on little powerTVS-672X for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 5 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-472XT leads on 2 (volume and operating power) and the QNAP TVS-672X on 3 (drive bays, base RAM, and weight). On our home media server index, the TVS-672X scores 100/100 against 96/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-472XT and QNAP TVS-672X compare. Drive bays: the TVS-672X at 6 bays versus 4 bays for the TVS-472XT, 2 bays more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-672X ranks in the bottom 43% and the TVS-472XT in the bottom 35%. The TVS-672X leads on base RAM, 8 GB to 4 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-672X ranks in the top 23% and the TVS-472XT in the bottom 47%. On weight, the TVS-672X posts 6.55 kg and the TVS-472XT 7.07 kg, a gap of 0.52 kg. Among 212 QNAP models, the TVS-672X ranks in the top 37% and the TVS-472XT in the top 42%. Volume: the TVS-472XT at 10 L versus 13.9 L for the TVS-672X, 3.9 L lower (1.4x). Among 217 QNAP models, the TVS-472XT ranks in the top 37% and the TVS-672X in the bottom 49%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTVS-672X leads
- TVS-672X 8 GB vs the TVS-472XT at 4 GB
- the TVS-672X has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-672X in the top 23%, TVS-472XT in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Drive baysTVS-672X leads
- TVS-672X 6 bays vs the TVS-472XT at 4 bays
- the TVS-672X has 1.5x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-672X in the bottom 43%, TVS-472XT in the bottom 35%
With 8 TB drives: 48 TB vs 32 TB raw
VolumeTVS-472XT leads
- TVS-472XT 10 L vs the TVS-672X at 13.9 L
- the TVS-472XT: 3.9 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TVS-472XT in the top 37%, TVS-672X in the bottom 49%
3.87 L smaller on the shelf
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-472XT | TVS-672X |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| 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-672X |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 6WINbottom 43% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| 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% | 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-672X |
|---|---|---|
| Lightness percentile | 58.8 | 62.8WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 62.5WIN | 47.5 |
| Home media server fit | 96 | 100WIN |
| Small office fit | 72 | 86WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 50WIN | 36 |
The details
How to choose
- Volume matters most → the TVS-472XT (10 L vs 13.9 L)
- Base RAM matters most → the TVS-672X (8 GB vs 4 GB)
More TVS-472XT leads
- Operating power: 37.3 W vs 45.6 W
More TVS-672X 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): 12 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TVS-672X 7.6 W vs 9.33 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-672X 1.09 kg vs 1.77 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-472XT 60 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, LAN ports 3, M.2 slots 2
- PCIe slots 2, USB ports 5, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-672X 100 vs 96
- Small-office file server: TVS-672X 86 vs 72
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-472XT 50 vs 36
Variant TVS-672XT
- matches the TVS-672X on drive bays, base RAM, max RAM, and 7 more but differs on weight (7.89 kg vs 6.55 kg) and volume (13.3 L vs 13.9 L).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TVS-672XT.
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-472XT or the QNAP TVS-672X?
- The TVS-672X, with 6 bays against 4 bays for the TVS-472XT.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-472XT or the QNAP TVS-672X?
- The TVS-472XT, with 37.3 W against 45.6 W for the TVS-672X.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TVS-472XT or the QNAP TVS-672X?
- The TVS-672X, with 6.55 kg against 7.07 kg for the TVS-472XT.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-472XT and the QNAP TVS-672X?
- A home media server: the TVS-672X. A small-office file server: the TVS-672X. Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TVS-472XT. (based on our own use-case index)