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QNAP TVS-882ST3 vs QNAP TVS-951X
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-951Xdraws 39.4 W, 4.1 W less than the TVS-882ST3
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-882ST35 of 8 differing specs (CPU cores 4, boost clock 2.7 GHz)
- Best forTVS-882ST3 for people who keep movies and photos at home
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 8 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-882ST3 leads on 5 (CPU cores, boost clock, base RAM, and 2 more) and the QNAP TVS-951X on 3 (drive bays, weight, and operating power). On our home media server index, the TVS-882ST3 scores 100/100 against 67/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-882ST3 and QNAP TVS-951X compare. Drive bays: the TVS-951X at 9 bays versus 8 bays for the TVS-882ST3, 1 bay more. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-951X ranks in the top 29% and the TVS-882ST3 in the top 35%. The TVS-882ST3 leads on CPU cores, 4 cores to 2 cores, 2.0x. Among 204 QNAP models, the TVS-882ST3 ranks in the top 22% and the TVS-951X in the bottom 9%. On boost clock, the TVS-882ST3 posts 2.7 GHz and the TVS-951X 1.8 GHz, a gap of 0.9 GHz. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-882ST3 ranks in the top 49% and the TVS-951X in the bottom 20%. Base RAM: the TVS-882ST3 at 8 GB versus 2 GB for the TVS-951X, 6 GB higher (4.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-882ST3 ranks in the top 23% and the TVS-951X in the bottom 14%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTVS-882ST3 leads
- TVS-882ST3 8 GB vs the TVS-951X at 2 GB
- the TVS-882ST3 has 4.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-882ST3 in the top 23%, TVS-951X in the bottom 14%
8 GB out of the box for several apps
CPU coresTVS-882ST3 leads
- TVS-882ST3 4 cores vs the TVS-951X at 2 cores
- the TVS-882ST3 has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TVS-882ST3 in the top 22%, TVS-951X in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
LAN portsTVS-882ST3 leads
- TVS-882ST3 4 ports vs the TVS-951X at 2 ports
- the TVS-882ST3 has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-882ST3 in the top 18%, TVS-951X in the bottom 38%
4 ports for link bonding or separate networks
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-882ST3 | TVS-951X |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 2 GBbottom 14% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| Boost clock | 2.7 GHzWINtop 49% | 1.8 GHzbottom 20% |
| Volume | 7.49 LWINtop 26% | 9.18 Ltop 33% |
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 9WINtop 29% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-882ST3 | TVS-951X |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 9WINtop 29% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 2.7 GHzWINtop 49% | 1.8 GHzbottom 20% |
| Base RAM | 8 GBWINtop 23% | 2 GBbottom 14% |
| Max RAM | 32 GBtop 50% | 32 GBtop 50% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4WINtop 18% | 2bottom 38% |
| M.2 slots | 0bottom 46% | – |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | – |
| USB ports | 4top 35% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 3.65 kgtop 26% | 3.53 kgWINtop 24% |
| Volume | 7.49 LWINtop 26% | 9.18 Ltop 33% |
| Operating power | 43.4 Wtop 31% | 39.4 WWINtop 28% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-882ST3 | TVS-951X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 67.4WIN | 30.5 |
| Lightness percentile | 74.4 | 75.8WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 73.8WIN | 66.7 |
| Home media server fit | 100WIN | 67 |
| Small office fit | 96 | 96 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 78WIN | 51 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 50 | 50 |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TVS-882ST3 (8 GB vs 2 GB)
- Drive bays matters most → the TVS-951X (9 bays vs 8 bays)
More TVS-882ST3 leads
- Boost clock: 2.7 GHz vs 1.8 GHz
- Volume: 7.49 L vs 9.18 L
More TVS-951X leads
- Drive bays: 9 bays vs 8 bays
- Operating power: 39.4 W vs 43.4 W
- Weight: 3.53 kg vs 3.65 kg
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TVS-882ST3 22 Gbps vs 11 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TVS-951X 4.37 W vs 5.43 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-951X 0.39 kg vs 0.46 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-951X 30 GB vs 24 GB
Same on both
- max RAM 32 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, USB ports 4, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-882ST3 100 vs 67
- 10GbE video editing: TVS-882ST3 78 vs 51
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-882ST3 or the QNAP TVS-951X?
- The TVS-951X, with 9 bays against 8 bays for the TVS-882ST3.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-882ST3 or the QNAP TVS-951X?
- The TVS-951X, with 39.4 W against 43.4 W for the TVS-882ST3.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TVS-882ST3 or the QNAP TVS-951X?
- The TVS-951X, with 3.53 kg against 3.65 kg for the TVS-882ST3.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-882ST3 and the QNAP TVS-951X?
- A home media server: the TVS-882ST3. 10GbE video editing: the TVS-882ST3. (based on our own use-case index)