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QNAP TVS-682T vs QNAP TVS-882T
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-682Tdraws 76.7 W, 14.1 W less than the TVS-882T
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-682T4 of 7 differing specs (boost clock 3.9 GHz, weight 7.7 kg)
- Best forTVS-682T for people who keep movies and photos at homeTVS-882T 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 (boost clock, weight, volume, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-882T on 3 (drive bays, CPU cores, and base RAM). On our home media server index, the TVS-682T scores 100/100 against 74/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-682T and QNAP TVS-882T compare. Drive bays: the TVS-882T at 8 bays versus 6 bays for the TVS-682T, 2 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-882T ranks in the top 35% and the TVS-682T in the bottom 43%. The TVS-882T leads on CPU cores, 4 cores to 2 cores, 2.0x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TVS-882T ranks in the top 22% and the TVS-682T in the bottom 9%. On boost clock, the TVS-682T posts 3.9 GHz and the TVS-882T 3.4 GHz, a gap of 0.5 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-682T ranks in the top 18% and the TVS-882T in the top 24%. Base RAM: the TVS-882T at 16 GB versus 8 GB for the TVS-682T, 8 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-882T ranks in the top 14% and the TVS-682T in the top 23%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTVS-882T leads
- TVS-882T 4 cores vs the TVS-682T at 2 cores
- the TVS-882T has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TVS-882T in the top 22%, TVS-682T in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMTVS-882T leads
- TVS-882T 16 GB vs the TVS-682T at 8 GB
- the TVS-882T has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-882T in the top 14%, TVS-682T in the top 23%
16 GB out of the box for several apps
Drive baysTVS-882T leads
- TVS-882T 8 bays vs the TVS-682T at 6 bays
- the TVS-882T has 1.3x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-882T 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-882T |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 2bottom 9% | 4WINtop 22% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 8WINtop 35% |
| Volume | 16.7 LWINbottom 43% | 21.7 Lbottom 29% |
| Operating power | 76.7 WWINbottom 38% | 90.7 Wbottom 29% |
| Weight | 7.7 kgWINtop 47% | 9.05 kgbottom 44% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-682T | TVS-882T |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 6bottom 43% | 8WINtop 35% |
| CPU cores | 2bottom 9% | 4WINtop 22% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHzWINtop 18% | 3.4 GHztop 24% |
| 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 | 6top 1% | 6top 1% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% | 5top 18% |
| Weight | 7.7 kgWINtop 47% | 9.05 kgbottom 44% |
| Volume | 16.7 LWINbottom 43% | 21.7 Lbottom 29% |
| Operating power | 76.7 WWINbottom 38% | 90.7 Wbottom 29% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-682T | TVS-882T |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 67.4 | 75.8WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 53.1WIN | 43.6 |
| Compactness percentile | 41.7WIN | 27.8 |
| Home media server fit | 100WIN | 74 |
| Small office fit | 86 | 100WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 94 | 96WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 5WIN | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Volume matters most → the TVS-682T (16.7 L vs 21.7 L)
- CPU cores matters most → the TVS-882T (4 cores vs 2 cores)
More TVS-682T leads (performance and memory)
- Boost clock: 3.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
More TVS-682T leads (size, power and warranty)
- Volume: 16.7 L vs 21.7 L
- Operating power: 76.7 W vs 90.7 W
- Weight: 7.7 kg vs 9.05 kg
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 4 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 24 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TVS-882T 11.3 W vs 12.8 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-882T 1.13 kg vs 1.28 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-682T 56 GB vs 48 GB
Same on both
- max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, LAN ports 6, M.2 slots 2
- PCIe slots 2, USB ports 5, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-682T 100 vs 74
- Small-office file server: TVS-882T 100 vs 86
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TVS-882T 96 vs 94
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-682T 5 vs 0
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-882T?
- The TVS-882T, with 8 bays against 6 bays for the TVS-682T.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-682T or the QNAP TVS-882T?
- The TVS-682T, with 76.7 W against 90.7 W for the TVS-882T.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TVS-682T or the QNAP TVS-882T?
- The TVS-682T, with 7.7 kg against 9.05 kg for the TVS-882T.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-682T and the QNAP TVS-882T?
- A home media server: the TVS-682T. A small-office file server: the TVS-882T. 10GbE video editing: the TVS-882T. (based on our own use-case index)