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QNAP TVS-873E vs QNAP TVS-882
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-882draws 58.6 W, 11.6 W less than the TVS-873E
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-8824 of 7 differing specs (boost clock 3.9 GHz, base RAM 8 GB)
- Best forTVS-882 for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-873E leads on 3 (CPU cores, weight, and volume) and the QNAP TVS-882 on 4 (boost clock, base RAM, USB ports, and 1 more). On our home media server index, the TVS-882 scores 100/100 against 96/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-873E and QNAP TVS-882 compare. CPU cores: the TVS-873E at 4 cores versus 2 cores for the TVS-882, 2 cores more (2.0x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TVS-873E ranks in the top 22% and the TVS-882 in the bottom 9%. The TVS-882 leads on boost clock, 3.9 GHz to 3.4 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-882 ranks in the top 18% and the TVS-873E in the top 24%. On base RAM, the TVS-882 posts 8 GB and the TVS-873E 4 GB, a gap of 4 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-882 ranks in the top 23% and the TVS-873E in the bottom 47%. USB ports: the TVS-882 at 5 ports versus 4 ports for the TVS-873E, 1 port more (1.2x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-882 ranks in the top 18% and the TVS-873E in the top 35%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTVS-873E leads
- TVS-873E 4 cores vs the TVS-882 at 2 cores
- the TVS-873E has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TVS-873E in the top 22%, TVS-882 in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMTVS-882 leads
- TVS-882 8 GB vs the TVS-873E at 4 GB
- the TVS-882 has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-882 in the top 23%, TVS-873E in the bottom 47%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
WeightTVS-873E leads
- TVS-873E 6.56 kg vs the TVS-882 at 8.85 kg
- the TVS-873E: 2.29 kg lighter
- among 212 QNAP models: TVS-873E in the top 38%, TVS-882 in the bottom 46%
2.29 kg lighter (about 2 1.5 L bottles)
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-873E | TVS-882 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Weight | 6.56 kgWINtop 38% | 8.85 kgbottom 46% |
| Volume | 17.3 LWINbottom 41% | 21.7 Lbottom 29% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Operating power | 70.3 Wbottom 44% | 58.6 WWINtop 48% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-873E | TVS-882 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHztop 24% | 3.9 GHzWINtop 18% |
| Base RAM | 4 GBbottom 47% | 8 GBWINtop 23% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 64 GBtop 19% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 2top 21% |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 5WINtop 18% |
| Weight | 6.56 kgWINtop 38% | 8.85 kgbottom 46% |
| Volume | 17.3 LWINbottom 41% | 21.7 Lbottom 29% |
| Operating power | 70.3 Wbottom 44% | 58.6 WWINtop 48% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-873E | TVS-882 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 59.9WIN | 33.3 |
| Lightness percentile | 61.8WIN | 45.5 |
| Compactness percentile | 39.4WIN | 27.8 |
| Home media server fit | 96 | 100WIN |
| Small office fit | 80 | 80 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 48WIN | 43 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 9 | 10WIN |
The details
How to choose
- CPU cores matters most → the TVS-873E (4 cores vs 2 cores)
- Base RAM matters most → the TVS-882 (8 GB vs 4 GB)
More TVS-873E leads
- Volume: 17.3 L vs 21.7 L
More TVS-882 leads
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
- Operating power: 58.6 W vs 70.3 W
- Boost clock: 3.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): 4 on both
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 4 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TVS-882 7.33 W vs 8.78 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-873E 0.82 kg vs 1.11 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-873E 60 GB vs 56 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 8, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 1 Gbps, LAN ports 4
- M.2 slots 2, PCIe slots 2, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-882 100 vs 96
- 10GbE video editing: TVS-873E 48 vs 43
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-882 10 vs 9
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-873E or the QNAP TVS-882?
- The TVS-882, with 58.6 W against 70.3 W for the TVS-873E.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TVS-873E or the QNAP TVS-882?
- The TVS-873E, with 6.56 kg against 8.85 kg for the TVS-882.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-873E and the QNAP TVS-882?
- A home media server: the TVS-882. (based on our own use-case index)