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QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX vs QNAP TVS-H1688X
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-H1688Xdraws 108.7 W, 22.2 W less than the TVS-AIH1688ATX
- Leads on more specsQNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX6 of 8 differing specs (boost clock 5.6 GHz, base RAM 48 GB)
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 8 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX leads on 6 (boost clock, base RAM, max RAM, and 3 more) and the QNAP TVS-H1688X on 2 (LAN ports and operating power). On our home media server index, the TVS-AIH1688ATX scores 35/100 against 33/100.
Using the 11 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX and QNAP TVS-H1688X compare. Boost clock: the TVS-AIH1688ATX at 5.6 GHz versus 4.7 GHz for the TVS-H1688X, 0.9 GHz higher (1.2x). Among 201 QNAP models, the TVS-AIH1688ATX ranks in the top 1% and the TVS-H1688X in the top 8%. The TVS-AIH1688ATX leads on base RAM, 48 GB to 32 GB, 1.5x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-AIH1688ATX ranks in the top 6% and the TVS-H1688X in the top 7%. On max RAM, the TVS-AIH1688ATX posts 192 GB and the TVS-H1688X 128 GB, a gap of 64 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-AIH1688ATX ranks in the top 1% and the TVS-H1688X in the top 6%. LAN ports: the TVS-H1688X at 6 ports versus 4 ports for the TVS-AIH1688ATX, 2 ports more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-H1688X ranks in the top 1% and the TVS-AIH1688ATX in the top 18%.
Key differences 3
WarrantyTVS-AIH1688ATX leads
- TVS-AIH1688ATX 5 years vs the TVS-H1688X at 3 years
- the TVS-AIH1688ATX is 1.7x longer
- among 214 QNAP models: TVS-AIH1688ATX in the top 1%, TVS-H1688X in the top 7%
2 more year(s) of free repairs
Base RAMTVS-AIH1688ATX leads
- TVS-AIH1688ATX 48 GB vs the TVS-H1688X at 32 GB
- the TVS-AIH1688ATX has 1.5x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-AIH1688ATX in the top 6%, TVS-H1688X in the top 7%
48 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMTVS-AIH1688ATX leads
- TVS-AIH1688ATX 192 GB vs the TVS-H1688X at 128 GB
- the TVS-AIH1688ATX has 1.5x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-AIH1688ATX in the top 1%, TVS-H1688X in the top 6%
Upgradable to 192 GB later
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-AIH1688ATX | TVS-H1688X |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | 5 yrWINtop 1% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Base RAM | 48 GBWINtop 6% | 32 GBtop 7% |
| Max RAM | 192 GBWINtop 1% | 128 GBtop 6% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| Operating power | 130.8 Wbottom 13% | 108.7 WWINbottom 19% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHzWINtop 1% | 4.7 GHztop 8% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-AIH1688ATX | TVS-H1688X |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 16top 7% | 16top 7% |
| CPU cores | – | 6top 13% |
| Boost clock | 5.6 GHzWINtop 1% | 4.7 GHztop 8% |
| Base RAM | 48 GBWINtop 6% | 32 GBtop 7% |
| Max RAM | 192 GBWINtop 1% | 128 GBtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 4top 18% | 6WINtop 1% |
| M.2 slots | – | 2top 4% |
| PCIe slots | 3top 10% | – |
| USB ports | 7WINtop 3% | 6top 4% |
| Weight | 13.8 kgWINbottom 15% | 14.5 kgbottom 11% |
| Volume | 34.8 Lbottom 9% | 34.8 Lbottom 9% |
| Operating power | 130.8 Wbottom 13% | 108.7 WWINbottom 19% |
| Warranty | 5 yrWINtop 1% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-AIH1688ATX | TVS-H1688X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | No data | 89.8 |
| Lightness percentile | 13.7WIN | 10.4 |
| Compactness percentile | 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Home media server fit | 35WIN | 33 |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | No data | 79 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Warranty matters most → the TVS-AIH1688ATX (5 years vs 3 years)
- LAN ports matters most → the TVS-H1688X (6 ports vs 4 ports)
More TVS-AIH1688ATX leads
- Boost clock: 5.6 GHz vs 4.7 GHz
- USB ports: 7 ports vs 6 ports
- Weight: 13.8 kg vs 14.5 kg
More TVS-H1688X leads
- LAN ports: 6 ports vs 4 ports
- Operating power: 108.7 W vs 130.8 W
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TVS-H1688X 30 Gbps vs 25 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TVS-H1688X 6.79 W vs 8.18 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-AIH1688ATX 0.86 kg vs 0.91 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-AIH1688ATX 144 GB vs 96 GB
Same on both
- drive bays 16, max LAN speed 10 Gbps, volume 34.8 L
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-AIH1688ATX 35 vs 33
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-AIH1688ATX or the QNAP TVS-H1688X?
- The TVS-AIH1688ATX, with 192 GB against 128 GB for the TVS-H1688X.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX or the QNAP TVS-H1688X?
- The TVS-H1688X, with 108.7 W against 130.8 W for the TVS-AIH1688ATX.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TVS-AIH1688ATX or the QNAP TVS-H1688X?
- The TVS-AIH1688ATX, with 13.8 kg against 14.5 kg for the TVS-H1688X.