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QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX vs QNAP TVS-H1677AX
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-AIH1688ATXdraws 130.8 W, 33.2 W less than the TVS-H1677AX
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX4 of 5 differing specs (boost clock 5.6 GHz, base RAM 48 GB)
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 5 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX leads on 4 (boost clock, base RAM, USB ports, and 1 more) and the QNAP TVS-H1677AX on 1 (weight). On our home media server index, the TVS-AIH1688ATX scores 35/100 against 29/100.
Using the 11 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX and QNAP TVS-H1677AX compare. Boost clock: the TVS-AIH1688ATX at 5.6 GHz versus 5.1 GHz for the TVS-H1677AX, 0.5 GHz higher. Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-AIH1688ATX ranks in the top 1% and the TVS-H1677AX in the top 4%. The TVS-AIH1688ATX leads on base RAM, 48 GB to 16 GB, 3.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-AIH1688ATX ranks in the top 6% and the TVS-H1677AX in the top 14%. On USB ports, the TVS-AIH1688ATX posts 7 ports and the TVS-H1677AX 4 ports, a gap of 3 ports. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-AIH1688ATX ranks in the top 3% and the TVS-H1677AX in the top 35%. Weight: the TVS-H1677AX at 11 kg versus 13.8 kg for the TVS-AIH1688ATX, 2.8 kg lower (1.3x). Among 212 QNAP models, the TVS-H1677AX ranks in the bottom 30% and the TVS-AIH1688ATX in the bottom 15%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTVS-AIH1688ATX leads
- TVS-AIH1688ATX 48 GB vs the TVS-H1677AX at 16 GB
- the TVS-AIH1688ATX has 3.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-AIH1688ATX in the top 6%, TVS-H1677AX in the top 14%
48 GB out of the box for several apps
USB portsTVS-AIH1688ATX leads
- TVS-AIH1688ATX 7 ports vs the TVS-H1677AX at 4 ports
- the TVS-AIH1688ATX has 1.8x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-AIH1688ATX in the top 3%, TVS-H1677AX in the top 35%
3 more USB for drives or a UPS
WeightTVS-H1677AX leads
- TVS-H1677AX 11 kg vs the TVS-AIH1688ATX at 13.8 kg
- the TVS-H1677AX: 2.8 kg lighter
- among 212 QNAP models: TVS-H1677AX in the bottom 30%, TVS-AIH1688ATX in the bottom 15%
2.82 kg lighter (about 2 1.5 L bottles)
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-AIH1688ATX | TVS-H1677AX |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 48 GBWINtop 6% | 16 GBtop 14% |
| USB ports | 7WINtop 3% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 13.8 kgbottom 15% | 11 kgWINbottom 30% |
| Operating power | 130.8 WWINbottom 13% | 164 Wbottom 8% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHzWINtop 1% | 5.1 GHztop 4% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-AIH1688ATX | TVS-H1677AX |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 16top 7% | 16top 7% |
| CPU cores | – | 6top 13% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHzWINtop 1% | 5.1 GHztop 4% |
| Base RAM | 48 GBWINtop 6% | 16 GBtop 14% |
| Max RAM | 192 GBtop 1% | 192 GBtop 1% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 4top 18% |
| PCIe slots | 3top 10% | – |
| USB ports | 7WINtop 3% | 4top 35% |
| Weight | 13.8 kgbottom 15% | 11 kgWINbottom 30% |
| Volume | 34.8 Lbottom 9% | 34.8 Lbottom 8% |
| Operating power | 130.8 WWINbottom 13% | 164 Wbottom 8% |
| Warranty | 5 yrtop 1% | 5 yrtop 1% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-AIH1688ATX | TVS-H1677AX |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | No data | 91.1 |
| Lightness percentile | 13.7 | 29.1WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 7.6WIN | 6.9 |
| Home media server fit | 35WIN | 29 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | No data | 63 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TVS-AIH1688ATX (48 GB vs 16 GB)
- Weight matters most → the TVS-H1677AX (11 kg vs 13.8 kg)
More TVS-AIH1688ATX leads
- Operating power: 130.8 W vs 164 W
- Boost clock: 5.6 GHz vs 5.1 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 25 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TVS-AIH1688ATX 8.18 W vs 10.3 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-H1677AX 0.69 kg vs 0.86 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-H1677AX 176 GB vs 144 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 16, max RAM 192 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- LAN ports 4, volume 34.8 L, warranty 5 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-AIH1688ATX 35 vs 29
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-AIH1688ATX or the QNAP TVS-H1677AX?
- The TVS-AIH1688ATX, with 130.8 W against 164 W for the TVS-H1677AX.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX or the QNAP TVS-H1677AX?
- The TVS-H1677AX, with 11 kg against 13.8 kg for the TVS-AIH1688ATX.