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QNAP TVS-682T vs QNAP TVS-872XT
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-872XTdraws 65 W, 11.6 W less than the TVS-682T
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-872XT3 of 6 differing specs (drive bays 8, base RAM 16 GB)
- Best forTVS-872XT for small offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 6 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-682T leads on 2 (LAN ports and weight) and the QNAP TVS-872XT on 3 (drive bays, base RAM, and operating power); 1 is within 2%. On our small-office file server index, the TVS-872XT scores 100/100 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-872XT compare. Drive bays: the TVS-872XT at 8 bays versus 6 bays for the TVS-682T, 2 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-872XT ranks in the top 35% and the TVS-682T in the bottom 43%. The TVS-872XT leads on base RAM, 16 GB to 8 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-872XT ranks in the top 14% and the TVS-682T in the top 23%. On LAN ports, the TVS-682T posts 6 ports and the TVS-872XT 3 ports, a gap of 3 ports. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-682T ranks in the top 1% and the TVS-872XT in the bottom 48%. Weight: the TVS-682T at 7.7 kg versus 9.14 kg for the TVS-872XT, 1.44 kg lower (1.2x). Among 212 QNAP models, the TVS-682T ranks in the top 47% and the TVS-872XT in the bottom 43%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTVS-872XT leads
- TVS-872XT 16 GB vs the TVS-682T at 8 GB
- the TVS-872XT has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-872XT in the top 14%, TVS-682T in the top 23%
16 GB out of the box for several apps
LAN portsTVS-682T leads
- TVS-682T 6 ports vs the TVS-872XT at 3 ports
- the TVS-682T has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-682T in the top 1%, TVS-872XT in the bottom 48%
6 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Drive baysTVS-872XT leads
- TVS-872XT 8 bays vs the TVS-682T at 6 bays
- the TVS-872XT has 1.3x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-872XT in the top 35%, TVS-682T in the bottom 43%
With 8 TB drives: 64 TB vs 48 TB raw
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-682T | TVS-872XT |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 3bottom 48% |
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 8WINtop 35% |
| Weight | 7.7 kgWINtop 47% | 9.14 kgbottom 43% |
| Operating power | 76.7 Wbottom 38% | 65 WWINbottom 48% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-682T | TVS-872XT |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 8WINtop 35% |
| CPU cores | 2bottom 9% | – |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHztop 18% | – |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| 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 kgWINtop 47% | 9.14 kgbottom 43% |
| Volume | 16.7 Lbottom 43% | 16.6 Lbottom 45% |
| Operating power | 76.7 Wbottom 38% | 65 WWINbottom 48% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-682T | TVS-872XT |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 67.4 | No data |
| Lightness percentile | 53.1WIN | 42.7 |
| Compactness percentile | 41.7 | 43.8WIN |
| Home media server fit | 100 | 100 |
| Small office fit | 86 | 100WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 94 | No data |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 5 | 15WIN |
The details
How to choose
- LAN ports matters most → the TVS-682T (6 ports vs 3 ports)
- Base RAM matters most → the TVS-872XT (16 GB vs 8 GB)
More TVS-682T leads
- Weight: 7.7 kg vs 9.14 kg
More TVS-872XT leads
- Operating power: 65 W vs 76.7 W
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 12 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TVS-872XT 8.13 W vs 12.8 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-872XT 1.14 kg vs 1.28 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-682T 56 GB vs 48 GB
Within 2%
- Volume: TVS-682T 16.7 L, TVS-872XT 16.6 L
Same on both
- max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, M.2 slots 2
- PCIe slots 2, USB ports 5, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TVS-872XT 100 vs 86
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-872XT 15 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 more drive bays, the QNAP TVS-682T or the QNAP TVS-872XT?
- The TVS-872XT, with 8 bays against 6 bays for the TVS-682T.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-682T or the QNAP TVS-872XT?
- The TVS-872XT, with 65 W against 76.7 W for the TVS-682T.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TVS-682T or the QNAP TVS-872XT?
- The TVS-682T, with 7.7 kg against 9.14 kg for the TVS-872XT.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-682T and the QNAP TVS-872XT?
- A small-office file server: the TVS-872XT. (based on our own use-case index)