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QNAP TVS-872N Specs, Pros and Cons
The quick verdict
- StrengthsM.2 slots 2 (top 4%), USB ports 5 (top 18%)
- Best forpeople who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TVS-872N lists 8 drive bays, base RAM 8 GB, max RAM 32 GB, and max LAN speed 5 Gbps in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are base RAM 8 GB (top 23%), 2 M.2 slots (top 4%), and 2 PCIe slots (top 21%), and nothing falls in the bottom 25%.
This page lays out the QNAP TVS-872N from the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 8 bays (top 35% of 219). The TVS-872N's base RAM is 8 GB (top 23% of 219). Max RAM comes in at 32 GB (top 50% of 219). Max LAN speed: 5 Gbps (bottom 48% of 219). The TVS-872N has 3 LAN ports (bottom 48% of 219). M.2 slots comes in at 2 slots (top 4% of 136). PCIe slots: 2 slots (top 21% of 146). The TVS-872N has 5 USB ports (top 18% of 219). Weight comes in at 7.06 kg (top 41% of 212). Volume: 17.3 L (bottom 41% of 217). The TVS-872N's operating power is 65 W (bottom 48% of 208). Warranty comes in at 2 years (bottom 35% of 214).
Key points
Base RAMStrength
- 8 GB
- top 23% of 219 QNAP models
8 GB out of the box for several apps
M.2 slotsStrength
- 2 slots
- top 4% of 136 QNAP models
2 M.2 SSD cache slot(s) speed up frequently used files
PCIe slotsStrength
- 2 slots
- top 21% of 146 QNAP models
2 PCIe slot(s) for a 10GbE card later
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-872N |
|---|---|
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Drive bays | 8top 35% |
| Weight | 7.06 kgtop 41% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-872N |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 32 GBtop 50% |
| Max LAN speed | 5 Gbpsbottom 48% |
| LAN ports | 3bottom 48% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% |
| Weight | 7.06 kgtop 41% |
| Volume | 17.3 Lbottom 41% |
| Operating power | 65 Wbottom 48% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-872N |
|---|---|
| Lightness percentile | 59.5 |
| Compactness percentile | 39.4 |
| Home media server fit | 100 |
| Small office fit | 96 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 13 |
The details
Performance and memory
- Max RAM: 32 GB (top 50%)
Storage and connections
- Drive bays: 8 bays (top 35%)
- Max LAN speed: 5 Gbps (bottom 48%)
Storage and connections
- LAN ports: 3 ports (bottom 48%)
- USB ports: 5 ports (top 18%)
Size, power and warranty
- Weight: 7.06 kg (top 41%)
- Volume: 17.3 L (bottom 41%)
Size, power and warranty
- Operating power: 65 W (bottom 48%)
- Warranty: 2 years (bottom 35%)
TVS-872N vs the similar TVS-872X10 match
- Max RAM: 32 GB vs 64 GB
- Max LAN speed: 5 Gbps vs 10 Gbps
TVS-872N vs the similar TVS-672N7 match, 2 more differ
- Drive bays: 8 bays vs 6 bays
- Base RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB
- Weight: 7.06 kg vs 6.55 kg
TVS-872N vs the similar TVS-672X6 match, 3 more differ
- Drive bays: 8 bays vs 6 bays
- Max RAM: 32 GB vs 64 GB
- Max LAN speed: 5 Gbps vs 10 Gbps
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 4
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 7 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: 8.13 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: 0.88 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 24 GB
Use-case scores
- Home media server: 100
- Small-office file server: 96
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: 13
Not in the official specs
- CPU cores and boost clock
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- What is the max LAN speed of the QNAP TVS-872N?
- 5 Gbps.
- What is the max RAM of the QNAP TVS-872N?
- 32 GB.
- How many drive bays does the QNAP TVS-872N have?
- 8.
- What is the operating power of the QNAP TVS-872N?
- 65 W.
- How many M.2 slots does the QNAP TVS-872N have?
- 2.