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QNAP TVS-673E vs QNAP TVS-682
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-682draws 45.5 W, 18.2 W less than the TVS-673E
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-673E4 of 7 differing specs (CPU cores 4, boost clock 3.4 GHz)
- Best forTVS-682 for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-673E leads on 4 (CPU cores, boost clock, weight, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-682 on 3 (base RAM, USB ports, and operating power). On our home media server index, the TVS-682 scores 100/100 against 96/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-673E and QNAP TVS-682 compare. CPU cores: the TVS-673E at 4 cores versus 2 cores for the TVS-682, 2 cores more (2.0x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TVS-673E ranks in the top 22% and the TVS-682 in the bottom 9%. The TVS-673E leads on boost clock, 3.4 GHz to 3.3 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-673E ranks in the top 24% and the TVS-682 in the top 30%. On base RAM, the TVS-682 posts 8 GB and the TVS-673E 4 GB, a gap of 4 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-682 ranks in the top 23% and the TVS-673E in the bottom 47%. USB ports: the TVS-682 at 5 ports versus 4 ports for the TVS-673E, 1 port more (1.2x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-682 ranks in the top 18% and the TVS-673E in the top 35%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTVS-673E leads
- TVS-673E 4 cores vs the TVS-682 at 2 cores
- the TVS-673E has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TVS-673E in the top 22%, TVS-682 in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMTVS-682 leads
- TVS-682 8 GB vs the TVS-673E at 4 GB
- the TVS-682 has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-682 in the top 23%, TVS-673E in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
Operating powerTVS-682 leads
- TVS-682 45.5 W vs the TVS-673E at 63.7 W
- the TVS-682: 18.2 W less power
- among 208 QNAP models: TVS-682 in the top 32%, TVS-673E in the bottom 50%
about 159.3 kWh less per year if left on 24/7
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-673E | TVS-682 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Operating power | 63.7 Wbottom 50% | 45.5 WWINtop 32% |
| Weight | 5.85 kgWINtop 33% | 7.7 kgtop 47% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Volume | 13.9 LWINbottom 49% | 16.7 Lbottom 43% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-673E | TVS-682 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 6bottom 43% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHzWINtop 24% | 3.3 GHztop 30% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 5.85 kgWINtop 33% | 7.7 kgtop 47% |
| Volume | 13.9 LWINbottom 49% | 16.7 Lbottom 43% |
| Operating power | 63.7 Wbottom 50% | 45.5 WWINtop 32% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-673E | TVS-682 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 59.9WIN | 26.3 |
| Lightness percentile | 66.6WIN | 53.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 47.5WIN | 41.7 |
| Home media server fit | 96 | 100WIN |
| Small office fit | 66 | 66 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 48WIN | 41 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 21 | 30WIN |
The details
How to choose
- CPU cores matters most → the TVS-673E (4 cores vs 2 cores)
- Base RAM matters most → the TVS-682 (8 GB vs 4 GB)
More TVS-673E leads
- Weight: 5.85 kg vs 7.7 kg
- Volume: 13.9 L vs 16.7 L
- Boost clock: 3.4 GHz vs 3.3 GHz
More TVS-682 leads
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 4 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 4 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TVS-682 7.58 W vs 10.6 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-673E 0.98 kg vs 1.28 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-673E 60 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 6, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 1 Gbps, LAN ports 4
- M.2 slots 2, PCIe slots 2, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-682 100 vs 96
- 10GbE video editing: TVS-673E 48 vs 41
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-682 30 vs 21
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-673E or the QNAP TVS-682?
- The TVS-682, with 45.5 W against 63.7 W for the TVS-673E.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TVS-673E or the QNAP TVS-682?
- The TVS-673E, with 5.85 kg against 7.7 kg for the TVS-682.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-673E and the QNAP TVS-682?
- A home media server: the TVS-682. (based on our own use-case index)