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QNAP TVS-872XU Specs, Pros and Cons
The quick verdict
- StrengthsLAN ports 6 (top 1%), PCIe slots 4 (top 1%)
- Weaknessesvolume 23.9 L (bottom 19%)
- Best forsmall offices sharing files
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. The QNAP TVS-872XU lists 8 drive bays, 4 CPU cores, boost clock 3.6 GHz, and base RAM 4 GB in its official specs. Against 219 QNAP models, its strengths are 4 CPU cores (top 22%), boost clock 3.6 GHz (top 20%), and max RAM 64 GB (top 19%), and its weak spots are volume 23.9 L (bottom 19%).
This page lays out the QNAP TVS-872XU from the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages. Drive bays: 8 bays (top 35% of 219). The TVS-872XU has 4 CPU cores (top 22% of 204). Boost clock comes in at 3.6 GHz (top 20% of 201). Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47% of 219). The TVS-872XU's max RAM is 64 GB (top 19% of 219). Max LAN speed comes in at 10 Gbps (top 2% of 219). LAN ports: 6 ports (top 1% of 219). The TVS-872XU has 4 PCIe slots (top 1% of 146). USB ports comes in at 6 ports (top 4% of 219). Weight: 10.9 kg (bottom 31% of 212). The TVS-872XU's volume is 23.9 L (bottom 19% of 217). Operating power comes in at 76.8 W (bottom 37% of 208).
Key points
CPU coresStrength
- 4 cores
- top 22% of 204 QNAP models
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Boost clockStrength
- 3.6 GHz
- top 20% of 201 QNAP models
Max RAMStrength
- 64 GB
- top 19% of 219 QNAP models
Upgradable to 64 GB later
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-872XU |
|---|---|
| LAN ports | 6top 1% |
| PCIe slots | 4top 1% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| USB ports | 6top 4% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-872XU |
|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 3.6 GHztop 20% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 6top 1% |
| PCIe slots | 4top 1% |
| USB ports | 6top 4% |
| Weight | 10.9 kgbottom 31% |
| Volume | 23.9 Lbottom 19% |
| Operating power | 76.8 Wbottom 37% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-872XU |
|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 79.4 |
| Lightness percentile | 30.3 |
| Compactness percentile | 16.4 |
| Home media server fit | 31 |
| Small office fit | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 81 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 |
The details
Weak spots (bottom 25%)
- Volume 23.9 L: bottom 19%
Performance and memory
- Base RAM: 4 GB (bottom 47%)
Storage and connections
- Drive bays: 8 bays (top 35%)
- Max LAN speed: 10 Gbps (top 2%)
- LAN ports: 6 ports (top 1%)
Storage and connections
- PCIe slots: 4 slots (top 1%)
- USB ports: 6 ports (top 4%)
Size, power and warranty
- Weight: 10.9 kg (bottom 31%)
- Operating power: 76.8 W (bottom 37%)
- Warranty: 3 years (top 7%)
TVS-872XU vs the similar TS-877XU9 match, 1 more differ
- Boost clock: 3.6 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- LAN ports: 6 ports vs 4 ports
- Weight: 10.9 kg vs 12 kg
TVS-872XU vs the similar TVS-1272XU-RP10 match
- Drive bays: 8 bays vs 12 bays
- Weight: 10.9 kg vs 12.3 kg
- Operating power: 76.8 W vs 105.4 W
TVS-872XU vs the similar TS-883XU8 match, 2 more differ
- Boost clock: 3.6 GHz vs 4.3 GHz
- Base RAM: 4 GB vs 8 GB
- Max RAM: 64 GB vs 128 GB
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 24 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: 9.6 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: 1.37 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 60 GB
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: 100
- 10GbE video editing: 81
Use-case scores
- Home media server: 31
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: 0
Variant TVS-872XU-RP
- matches the TVS-872XU on drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 8 more but differs on weight (11.9 kg vs 10.9 kg) and operating power (90 W vs 76.8 W).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TVS-872XU-RP.
Not in the official specs
- M.2 slots
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-872XU?
- 10 Gbps.
- What is the max RAM of the QNAP TVS-872XU?
- 64 GB.
- How many drive bays does the QNAP TVS-872XU have?
- 8.
- What is the operating power of the QNAP TVS-872XU?
- 76.8 W.
- What is the weight of the QNAP TVS-872XU?
- 10.9 kg.