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QNAP TVS-672N vs QNAP TVS-872N
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-672Ndraws 45.6 W, 19.4 W less than the TVS-872N
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-672N3 of 5 differing specs (weight 6.55 kg, volume 13.9 L)
- Best forTVS-872N 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 5 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-672N leads on 3 (weight, volume, and operating power) and the QNAP TVS-872N on 2 (drive bays and base RAM). On our home media server index, the TVS-872N scores 100/100 against 96/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-672N and QNAP TVS-872N compare. Drive bays: the TVS-872N at 8 bays versus 6 bays for the TVS-672N, 2 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-872N ranks in the top 35% and the TVS-672N in the bottom 43%. The TVS-872N leads on base RAM, 8 GB to 4 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-872N ranks in the top 23% and the TVS-672N in the bottom 47%. On weight, the TVS-672N posts 6.55 kg and the TVS-872N 7.06 kg, a gap of 0.51 kg. Among 212 QNAP models, the TVS-672N ranks in the top 37% and the TVS-872N in the top 41%. Volume: the TVS-672N at 13.9 L versus 17.3 L for the TVS-872N, 3.4 L lower (1.2x). Among 217 QNAP models, the TVS-672N ranks in the bottom 49% and the TVS-872N in the bottom 41%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTVS-872N leads
- TVS-872N 8 GB vs the TVS-672N at 4 GB
- the TVS-872N has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-872N in the top 23%, TVS-672N in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Operating powerTVS-672N leads
- TVS-672N 45.6 W vs the TVS-872N at 65 W
- the TVS-672N: 19.4 W less power
- among 208 QNAP models: TVS-672N in the top 33%, TVS-872N in the bottom 48%
about 170.2 kWh less per year if left on 24/7
Drive baysTVS-872N leads
- TVS-872N 8 bays vs the TVS-672N at 6 bays
- the TVS-872N has 1.3x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-872N in the top 35%, TVS-672N in the bottom 43%
With 8 TB drives: 64 TB vs 48 TB raw
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-672N | TVS-872N |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Operating power | 45.6 WWINtop 33% | 65 Wbottom 48% |
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 8WINtop 35% |
| Volume | 13.9 LWINbottom 49% | 17.3 Lbottom 41% |
| Weight | 6.55 kgWINtop 37% | 7.06 kgtop 41% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-672N | TVS-872N |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 8WINtop 35% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 32 GBtop 50% | 32 GBtop 50% |
| Max LAN speed | 5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 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 | 6.55 kgWINtop 37% | 7.06 kgtop 41% |
| Volume | 13.9 LWINbottom 49% | 17.3 Lbottom 41% |
| Operating power | 45.6 WWINtop 33% | 65 Wbottom 48% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-672N | TVS-872N |
|---|---|---|
| Lightness percentile | 62.8WIN | 59.5 |
| Compactness percentile | 47.5WIN | 39.4 |
| Home media server fit | 96 | 100WIN |
| Small office fit | 82 | 96WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 36WIN | 13 |
The details
How to choose
- Operating power matters most → the TVS-672N (45.6 W vs 65 W)
- Base RAM matters most → the TVS-872N (8 GB vs 4 GB)
More TVS-672N leads
- Volume: 13.9 L vs 17.3 L
- Weight: 6.55 kg vs 7.06 kg
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 4 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 7 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TVS-672N 7.6 W vs 8.13 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-872N 0.88 kg vs 1.09 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-672N 28 GB vs 24 GB
Same on both
- max RAM 32 GB, max LAN speed 5 Gbps, LAN ports 3, M.2 slots 2
- PCIe slots 2, USB ports 5, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-872N 100 vs 96
- Small-office file server: TVS-872N 96 vs 82
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-672N 36 vs 13
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-672N or the QNAP TVS-872N?
- The TVS-872N, with 8 bays against 6 bays for the TVS-672N.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-672N or the QNAP TVS-872N?
- The TVS-672N, with 45.6 W against 65 W for the TVS-872N.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TVS-672N or the QNAP TVS-872N?
- The TVS-672N, with 6.55 kg against 7.06 kg for the TVS-872N.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-672N and the QNAP TVS-872N?
- A home media server: the TVS-872N. A small-office file server: the TVS-872N. (based on our own use-case index)