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QNAP TVS-682T vs QNAP TVS-872N
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-872Ndraws 65 W, 11.6 W less than the TVS-682T
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-682T4 of 7 differing specs (max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps)
- Best forTVS-872N for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-682T leads on 4 (max RAM, max LAN speed, LAN ports, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-872N on 3 (drive bays, weight, and operating power). 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-682T and QNAP TVS-872N compare. Drive bays: the TVS-872N at 8 bays versus 6 bays for the TVS-682T, 2 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-872N ranks in the top 35% and the TVS-682T in the bottom 43%. The TVS-682T leads on max RAM, 64 GB to 32 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-682T ranks in the top 19% and the TVS-872N in the top 50%. On max LAN speed, the TVS-682T posts 10 Gbps and the TVS-872N 5 Gbps, a gap of 5 Gbps. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-682T ranks in the top 2% and the TVS-872N in the bottom 48%. LAN ports: the TVS-682T at 6 ports versus 3 ports for the TVS-872N, 3 ports more (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-682T ranks in the top 1% and the TVS-872N in the bottom 48%.
Key differences 3
Max RAMTVS-682T leads
- TVS-682T 64 GB vs the TVS-872N at 32 GB
- the TVS-682T has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-682T in the top 19%, TVS-872N in the top 50%
Upgradable to 64 GB later
Max LAN speedTVS-682T leads
- TVS-682T 10 Gbps vs the TVS-872N at 5 Gbps
- the TVS-682T is 2.0x faster
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-682T in the top 2%, TVS-872N in the bottom 48%
100 GB copy: about 80 s vs about 3 min (theoretical)
LAN portsTVS-682T leads
- TVS-682T 6 ports vs the TVS-872N at 3 ports
- the TVS-682T has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-682T in the top 1%, TVS-872N in the bottom 48%
6 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-682T | TVS-872N |
|---|---|---|
| Max RAM | 64 GBWINtop 19% | 32 GBtop 50% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 GbpsWINtop 2% | 5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 3bottom 48% |
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 8WINtop 35% |
| Operating power | 76.7 Wbottom 38% | 65 WWINbottom 48% |
| Weight | 7.7 kgtop 47% | 7.06 kgWINtop 41% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-682T | TVS-872N |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 8WINtop 35% |
| CPU cores | 2bottom 9% | – |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHztop 18% | – |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBWINtop 19% | 32 GBtop 50% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 GbpsWINtop 2% | 5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 3bottom 48% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% | 5top 18% |
| Weight | 7.7 kgtop 47% | 7.06 kgWINtop 41% |
| Volume | 16.7 LWINbottom 43% | 17.3 Lbottom 41% |
| Operating power | 76.7 Wbottom 38% | 65 WWINbottom 48% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-682T | TVS-872N |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 67.4 | No data |
| Lightness percentile | 53.1 | 59.5WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 41.7WIN | 39.4 |
| Home media server fit | 100 | 100 |
| Small office fit | 86 | 96WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 94 | No data |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 5 | 13WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Max RAM matters most → the TVS-682T (64 GB vs 32 GB)
- Drive bays matters most → the TVS-872N (8 bays vs 6 bays)
More TVS-682T leads
- Volume: 16.7 L vs 17.3 L
More TVS-872N leads
- Drive bays: 8 bays vs 6 bays
- Operating power: 65 W vs 76.7 W
- Weight: 7.06 kg vs 7.7 kg
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 4 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TVS-682T 24 Gbps vs 7 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TVS-872N 8.13 W vs 12.8 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-872N 0.88 kg vs 1.28 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-682T 56 GB vs 24 GB
Same on both
- base RAM 8 GB, M.2 slots 2, PCIe slots 2
- USB ports 5, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TVS-872N 96 vs 86
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-872N 13 vs 5
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-682T or the QNAP TVS-872N?
- The TVS-682T, with 10 Gbps against 5 Gbps for the TVS-872N.
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TVS-682T or the QNAP TVS-872N?
- The TVS-682T, with 64 GB against 32 GB for the TVS-872N.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TVS-682T or the QNAP TVS-872N?
- The TVS-872N, with 8 bays against 6 bays for the TVS-682T.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-682T or the QNAP TVS-872N?
- The TVS-872N, with 65 W against 76.7 W for the TVS-682T.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-682T and the QNAP TVS-872N?
- A small-office file server: the TVS-872N. (based on our own use-case index)