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QNAP TVS-473E vs QNAP TVS-H474
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-473Edraws 56.2 W, 22.3 W less than the TVS-H474
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-H4745 of 9 differing specs (boost clock 4.3 GHz, base RAM 8 GB)
- Best forTVS-H474 for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 9 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-473E leads on 4 (LAN ports, USB ports, weight, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-H474 on 5 (boost clock, base RAM, max LAN speed, and 2 more). On our home media server index, the TVS-H474 scores 100/100 against 96/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-473E and QNAP TVS-H474 compare. Boost clock: the TVS-H474 at 4.3 GHz versus 3.4 GHz for the TVS-473E, 0.9 GHz higher (1.3x). Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-H474 ranks in the top 13% and the TVS-473E in the top 24%. The TVS-H474 leads on base RAM, 8 GB to 4 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-H474 ranks in the top 23% and the TVS-473E in the bottom 47%. On max LAN speed, the TVS-H474 posts 2.5 Gbps and the TVS-473E 1 Gbps, a gap of 1.5 Gbps. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-H474 ranks in the bottom 48% and the TVS-473E in the bottom 22%. LAN ports: the TVS-473E at 4 ports versus 2 ports for the TVS-H474, 2 ports more (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-473E ranks in the top 18% and the TVS-H474 in the bottom 38%.
Key differences 3
Max LAN speedTVS-H474 leads
- TVS-H474 2.5 Gbps vs the TVS-473E at 1 Gbps
- the TVS-H474 is 2.5x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-H474 in the bottom 48%, TVS-473E in the bottom 22%
100 GB copy: about 5 min vs about 13 min (theoretical)
Base RAMTVS-H474 leads
- TVS-H474 8 GB vs the TVS-473E at 4 GB
- the TVS-H474 has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-H474 in the top 23%, TVS-473E in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
LAN portsTVS-473E leads
- TVS-473E 4 ports vs the TVS-H474 at 2 ports
- the TVS-473E has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-473E in the top 18%, TVS-H474 in the bottom 38%
4 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-473E | TVS-H474 |
|---|---|---|
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Operating power | 56.2 WWINtop 46% | 78.6 Wbottom 36% |
| USB ports | 4WINtop 35% | 3bottom 27% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-473E | TVS-H474 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 4bottom 35% | 4bottom 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHztop 24% | 4.3 GHzWINtop 13% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 2.5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 4WINtop 35% | 3bottom 27% |
| Weight | 4.9 kgWINtop 30% | 6.1 kgtop 34% |
| Volume | 10.5 Ltop 41% | 10 LWINtop 37% |
| Operating power | 56.2 WWINtop 46% | 78.6 Wbottom 36% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 3 yrWINtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-473E | TVS-H474 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 59.9 | 68.2WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 69.9WIN | 65.9 |
| Compactness percentile | 59.5 | 62.5WIN |
| Home media server fit | 96 | 100WIN |
| Small office fit | 52 | 72WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 48 | 50WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 34WIN | 17 |
The details
How to choose
- LAN ports matters most → the TVS-473E (4 ports vs 2 ports)
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TVS-H474 (2.5 Gbps vs 1 Gbps)
More TVS-473E leads
- Operating power: 56.2 W vs 78.6 W
- USB ports: 4 ports vs 3 ports
- Weight: 4.9 kg vs 6.1 kg
More TVS-H474 leads
- Warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
- Boost clock: 4.3 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Volume: 10 L vs 10.5 L
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 4 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TVS-H474 5 Gbps vs 4 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TVS-473E 14.1 W vs 19.6 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-473E 1.23 kg vs 1.53 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-473E 60 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 4, CPU cores 4, max RAM 64 GB
- M.2 slots 2, PCIe slots 2
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-H474 100 vs 96
- Small-office file server: TVS-H474 72 vs 52
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TVS-H474 50 vs 48
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-473E 34 vs 17
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-473E or the QNAP TVS-H474?
- The TVS-H474, with 2.5 Gbps against 1 Gbps for the TVS-473E.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-473E or the QNAP TVS-H474?
- The TVS-473E, with 56.2 W against 78.6 W for the TVS-H474.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TVS-473E or the QNAP TVS-H474?
- The TVS-473E, with 4.9 kg against 6.1 kg for the TVS-H474.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-473E and the QNAP TVS-H474?
- A home media server: the TVS-H474. A small-office file server: the TVS-H474. 10GbE video editing: the TVS-H474. (based on our own use-case index)