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QNAP TVS-882T vs QNAP TVS-H877AX
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-882Tdraws 90.7 W, 14.4 W less than the TVS-H877AX
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-H877AX5 of 9 differing specs (CPU cores 6, boost clock 5.1 GHz)
- Best forTVS-882T for creators moving large video files fast
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 9 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-882T leads on 3 (LAN ports, USB ports, and operating power) and the QNAP TVS-H877AX on 5 (CPU cores, boost clock, max RAM, and 2 more); 1 is within 2%. On our 10GbE video editing index, the TVS-882T scores 96/100 against 63/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-882T and QNAP TVS-H877AX compare. CPU cores: the TVS-H877AX at 6 cores versus 4 cores for the TVS-882T, 2 cores more (1.5x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TVS-H877AX ranks in the top 13% and the TVS-882T in the top 22%. The TVS-H877AX leads on boost clock, 5.1 GHz to 3.4 GHz, 1.5x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-H877AX ranks in the top 4% and the TVS-882T in the top 24%. On max RAM, the TVS-H877AX posts 192 GB and the TVS-882T 64 GB, a gap of 128 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-H877AX ranks in the top 1% and the TVS-882T in the top 19%. LAN ports: the TVS-882T at 6 ports versus 4 ports for the TVS-H877AX, 2 ports more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-882T ranks in the top 1% and the TVS-H877AX in the top 18%.
Key differences 3
Max RAMTVS-H877AX leads
- TVS-H877AX 192 GB vs the TVS-882T at 64 GB
- the TVS-H877AX has 3.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-H877AX in the top 1%, TVS-882T in the top 19%
Upgradable to 192 GB later
WarrantyTVS-H877AX leads
- TVS-H877AX 5 years vs the TVS-882T at 2 years
- the TVS-H877AX is 2.5x longer
- among 214 QNAP models: TVS-H877AX in the top 1%, TVS-882T in the bottom 35%
3 more year(s) of free repairs
CPU coresTVS-H877AX leads
- TVS-H877AX 6 cores vs the TVS-882T at 4 cores
- the TVS-H877AX has 1.5x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TVS-H877AX in the top 13%, TVS-882T in the top 22%
6 cores for backups and transcodes at once
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-882T | TVS-H877AX |
|---|---|---|
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 192 GBWINtop 1% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 5 yrWINtop 1% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 6WINtop 13% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHztop 24% | 5.1 GHzWINtop 4% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 4top 18% |
| USB ports | 5WINtop 18% | 4top 35% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-882T | TVS-H877AX |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 8top 35% | 8top 35% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 6WINtop 13% |
| Boost clock | 3.4 GHztop 24% | 5.1 GHzWINtop 4% |
| Base RAM | 16 GBtop 14% | 16 GBtop 14% |
| Max RAM | 64 GBtop 19% | 192 GBWINtop 1% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 6WINtop 1% | 4top 18% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | – |
| PCIe slots | 2top 21% | – |
| USB ports | 5WINtop 18% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 9.05 kgbottom 44% | 8.88 kgbottom 45% |
| Volume | 21.7 Lbottom 29% | 21.1 LWINbottom 31% |
| Operating power | 90.7 WWINbottom 29% | 105.1 Wbottom 24% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 5 yrWINtop 1% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-882T | TVS-H877AX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 75.8 | 91.1WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 43.6 | 44.5WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 27.8 | 30.1WIN |
| Home media server fit | 74 | 74 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 96WIN | 63 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- LAN ports matters most → the TVS-882T (6 ports vs 4 ports)
- Max RAM matters most → the TVS-H877AX (192 GB vs 64 GB)
More TVS-882T leads
- LAN ports: 6 ports vs 4 ports
- USB ports: 5 ports vs 4 ports
- Operating power: 90.7 W vs 105.1 W
More TVS-H877AX leads
- Boost clock: 5.1 GHz vs 3.4 GHz
- Volume: 21.1 L vs 21.7 L
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TVS-H877AX 25 Gbps vs 24 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TVS-882T 11.3 W vs 13.1 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-H877AX 1.11 kg vs 1.13 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-H877AX 176 GB vs 48 GB
Within 2%
- Weight: TVS-882T 9.05 kg, TVS-H877AX 8.88 kg
Same on both
- drive bays 8, base RAM 16 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
Use-case scores
- 10GbE video editing: TVS-882T 96 vs 63
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TVS-882T or the QNAP TVS-H877AX?
- The TVS-H877AX, with 192 GB against 64 GB for the TVS-882T.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-882T or the QNAP TVS-H877AX?
- The TVS-882T, with 90.7 W against 105.1 W for the TVS-H877AX.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TVS-882T and the QNAP TVS-H877AX?
- 10GbE video editing: the TVS-882T. (based on our own use-case index)