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QNAP TVS-675 vs QNAP TVS-872N
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-675draws 60.8 W, 4.2 W less than the TVS-872N
- Spec leadeach leads on 4 of 9 differing specs
- 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 9 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-675 leads on 4 (max RAM, volume, operating power, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-872N on 4 (drive bays, max LAN speed, LAN ports, and 1 more); 1 is within 2%. On our small-office file server index, the TVS-872N scores 96/100 against 86/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-675 and QNAP TVS-872N compare. Drive bays: the TVS-872N at 8 bays versus 6 bays for the TVS-675, 2 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-872N ranks in the top 35% and the TVS-675 in the bottom 43%. The TVS-675 leads on max RAM, 64 GB to 32 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-675 ranks in the top 19% and the TVS-872N in the top 50%. On max LAN speed, the TVS-872N posts 5 Gbps and the TVS-675 2.5 Gbps, a gap of 2.5 Gbps. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-872N ranks in the bottom 48% and the TVS-675 in the bottom 48%. LAN ports: the TVS-872N at 3 ports versus 2 ports for the TVS-675, 1 port more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-872N ranks in the bottom 48% and the TVS-675 in the bottom 38%.
Key differences 3
Max RAMTVS-675 leads
- TVS-675 64 GB vs the TVS-872N at 32 GB
- the TVS-675 has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-675 in the top 19%, TVS-872N in the top 50%
Upgradable to 64 GB later
Max LAN speedTVS-872N leads
- TVS-872N 5 Gbps vs the TVS-675 at 2.5 Gbps
- the TVS-872N is 2.0x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-872N in the bottom 48%, TVS-675 in the bottom 48%
100 GB copy: about 3 min vs about 5 min (theoretical)
LAN portsTVS-872N leads
- TVS-872N 3 ports vs the TVS-675 at 2 ports
- the TVS-872N has 1.5x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-872N in the bottom 48%, TVS-675 in the bottom 38%
3 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-675 | TVS-872N |
|---|---|---|
| Max RAM | 64 GBWINtop 19% | 32 GBtop 50% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 3WINbottom 48% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 8WINtop 35% |
| Volume | 13.3 LWINtop 50% | 17.3 Lbottom 41% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-675 | TVS-872N |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 8WINtop 35% |
| CPU cores | 8top 3% | – |
| Boost clock | 2.5 GHzbottom 45% | – |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBWINtop 19% | 32 GBtop 50% |
| Max LAN speed | 2.5 Gbpsbottom 48% | 5 GbpsWINbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 2bottom 38% | 3WINbottom 48% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 7 kgtop 40% | 7.06 kgtop 41% |
| Volume | 13.3 LWINtop 50% | 17.3 Lbottom 41% |
| Operating power | 60.8 WWINtop 49% | 65 Wbottom 48% |
| Warranty | 3 yrWINtop 7% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-675 | TVS-872N |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 74.5 | No data |
| Lightness percentile | 60.7WIN | 59.5 |
| Compactness percentile | 49.5WIN | 39.4 |
| Home media server fit | 100 | 100 |
| Small office fit | 86 | 96WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 51 | No data |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 25WIN | 13 |
The details
How to choose
- Max RAM matters most → the TVS-675 (64 GB vs 32 GB)
- Max LAN speed matters most → the TVS-872N (5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps)
More TVS-675 leads
- Warranty: 3 years vs 2 years
- Volume: 13.3 L vs 17.3 L
- Operating power: 60.8 W vs 65 W
More TVS-872N leads
- Drive bays: 8 bays vs 6 bays
- 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): TVS-872N 7 Gbps vs 5 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TVS-872N 8.13 W vs 10.1 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-872N 0.88 kg vs 1.17 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-675 56 GB vs 24 GB
Within 2%
- Weight: TVS-675 7 kg, TVS-872N 7.06 kg
Same on both
- base RAM 8 GB, M.2 slots 2, PCIe slots 2
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TVS-872N 96 vs 86
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-675 25 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 the faster built-in LAN, the QNAP TVS-675 or the QNAP TVS-872N?
- The TVS-872N, with 5 Gbps against 2.5 Gbps for the TVS-675.
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TVS-675 or the QNAP TVS-872N?
- The TVS-675, with 64 GB against 32 GB for the TVS-872N.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TVS-675 or the QNAP TVS-872N?
- The TVS-872N, with 8 bays against 6 bays for the TVS-675.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-675 or the QNAP TVS-872N?
- The TVS-675, with 60.8 W against 65 W for the TVS-872N.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-675 and the QNAP TVS-872N?
- A small-office file server: the TVS-872N. (based on our own use-case index)