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QNAP TVS-882 vs QNAP TVS-882BR
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-882draws 58.6 W, 5.2 W less than the TVS-882BR
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-8824 of 7 differing specs (boost clock 3.9 GHz, weight 8.85 kg)
- 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-882 leads on 4 (boost clock, weight, volume, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-882BR on 3 (CPU cores, base RAM, and PCIe slots). On our home media server index, the TVS-882 scores 100/100 against 84/100.
Using the 14 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-882 and QNAP TVS-882BR compare. CPU cores: the TVS-882BR at 4 cores versus 2 cores for the TVS-882, 2 cores more (2.0x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TVS-882BR 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-882BR in the top 24%. On base RAM, the TVS-882BR posts 16 GB and the TVS-882 8 GB, a gap of 8 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-882BR ranks in the top 14% and the TVS-882 in the top 23%. PCIe slots: the TVS-882BR at 3 slots versus 2 slots for the TVS-882, 1 slot more (1.5x). Among 146 QNAP models, the TVS-882BR ranks in the top 10% and the TVS-882 in the top 21%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTVS-882BR leads
- TVS-882BR 4 cores vs the TVS-882 at 2 cores
- the TVS-882BR has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TVS-882BR in the top 22%, TVS-882 in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Base RAMTVS-882BR leads
- TVS-882BR 16 GB vs the TVS-882 at 8 GB
- the TVS-882BR has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-882BR in the top 14%, TVS-882 in the top 23%
16 GB out of the box for several apps
PCIe slotsTVS-882BR leads
- TVS-882BR 3 slots vs the TVS-882 at 2 slots
- the TVS-882BR has 1.5x the PCIe slots
- among 146 QNAP models: TVS-882BR in the top 10%, TVS-882 in the top 21%
3 PCIe slot(s) for a 10GbE card later
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-882 | TVS-882BR |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 2bottom 9% | 4WINtop 22% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBtop 23% | 16 GBWINtop 14% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 3WINtop 10% |
| Volume | 21.7 LWINbottom 29% | 27.8 Lbottom 14% |
| Weight | 8.85 kgWINbottom 46% | 11.2 kgbottom 27% |
| Boost clock | 3.9 GHzWINtop 18% | 3.4 GHztop 24% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-882 | TVS-882BR |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 8top 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 | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | 3WINtop 10% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% | 5top 18% |
| Weight | 8.85 kgWINbottom 46% | 11.2 kgbottom 27% |
| Volume | 21.7 LWINbottom 29% | 27.8 Lbottom 14% |
| Operating power | 58.6 WWINtop 48% | 63.8 Wbottom 49% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-882 | TVS-882BR |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 33.3 | 62.2WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 45.5WIN | 26.3 |
| Compactness percentile | 27.8WIN | 12.3 |
| Home media server fit | 100WIN | 84 |
| Small office fit | 80 | 80 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 43 | 48WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 10WIN | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Volume matters most → the TVS-882 (21.7 L vs 27.8 L)
- CPU cores matters most → the TVS-882BR (4 cores vs 2 cores)
More TVS-882 leads (performance and memory)
- Boost clock: 3.9 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
More TVS-882 leads (size, power and warranty)
- Volume: 21.7 L vs 27.8 L
- Weight: 8.85 kg vs 11.2 kg
- Operating power: 58.6 W vs 63.8 W
Combined metrics
- Expansion slots in total (M.2 plus PCIe): TVS-882BR 5 vs 4
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 4 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TVS-882 7.33 W vs 7.98 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-882 1.11 kg vs 1.4 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-882 56 GB vs 48 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 8, max RAM 64 GB, max LAN speed 1 Gbps, LAN ports 4
- M.2 slots 2, USB ports 5, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-882 100 vs 84
- 10GbE video editing: TVS-882BR 48 vs 43
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TVS-882 10 vs 0
Variant TVS-882BRT3
- matches the TVS-882BR on drive bays, CPU cores, boost clock, and 10 more but differs on operating power (93.8 W vs 63.8 W).
- Where values differ, this comparison does not carry over to the TVS-882BRT3.
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-882 or the QNAP TVS-882BR?
- The TVS-882, with 58.6 W against 63.8 W for the TVS-882BR.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TVS-882 or the QNAP TVS-882BR?
- The TVS-882, with 8.85 kg against 11.2 kg for the TVS-882BR.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-882 and the QNAP TVS-882BR?
- A home media server: the TVS-882. (based on our own use-case index)