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QNAP TVS-H1288X vs QNAP TVS-H1688X
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TVS-H1288Xdraws 97.5 W, 11.2 W less than the TVS-H1688X
- Spec leadeach leads on 3 of 6 differing specs
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 6 specs that differ, the QNAP TVS-H1288X leads on 3 (weight, volume, and operating power) and the QNAP TVS-H1688X on 3 (drive bays, base RAM, and USB ports). On our home media server index, the TVS-H1688X scores 33/100 against 29/100.
Using the 13 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TVS-H1288X and QNAP TVS-H1688X compare. Drive bays: the TVS-H1688X at 16 bays versus 12 bays for the TVS-H1288X, 4 bays more (1.3x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-H1688X ranks in the top 7% and the TVS-H1288X in the top 15%. The TVS-H1688X leads on base RAM, 32 GB to 16 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-H1688X ranks in the top 7% and the TVS-H1288X in the top 14%. On USB ports, the TVS-H1688X posts 6 ports and the TVS-H1288X 5 ports, a gap of 1 port. Among 219 QNAP models, the TVS-H1688X ranks in the top 4% and the TVS-H1288X in the top 18%. Weight: the TVS-H1288X at 13.3 kg versus 14.5 kg for the TVS-H1688X, 1.2 kg lower. Among 212 QNAP models, the TVS-H1288X ranks in the bottom 18% and the TVS-H1688X in the bottom 11%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTVS-H1688X leads
- TVS-H1688X 32 GB vs the TVS-H1288X at 16 GB
- the TVS-H1688X has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-H1688X in the top 7%, TVS-H1288X in the top 14%
32 GB out of the box for several apps
Drive baysTVS-H1688X leads
- TVS-H1688X 16 bays vs the TVS-H1288X at 12 bays
- the TVS-H1688X has 1.3x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TVS-H1688X in the top 7%, TVS-H1288X in the top 15%
With 8 TB drives: 128 TB vs 96 TB raw
VolumeTVS-H1288X leads
- TVS-H1288X 26.6 L vs the TVS-H1688X at 34.8 L
- the TVS-H1288X: 8.2 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TVS-H1288X in the bottom 15%, TVS-H1688X in the bottom 9%
8.17 L smaller on the shelf
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TVS-H1288X | TVS-H1688X |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 16 GBtop 14% | 32 GBWINtop 7% |
| Drive bays | 12top 15% | 16WINtop 7% |
| Volume | 26.6 LWINbottom 15% | 34.8 Lbottom 9% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% | 6WINtop 4% |
| Operating power | 97.5 WWINbottom 26% | 108.7 Wbottom 19% |
| Weight | 13.3 kgWINbottom 18% | 14.5 kgbottom 11% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TVS-H1288X | TVS-H1688X |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 12top 15% | 16WINtop 7% |
| CPU cores | 6top 13% | 6top 13% |
| Boost clock | 4.7 GHztop 8% | 4.7 GHztop 8% |
| Base RAM | 16 GBtop 14% | 32 GBWINtop 7% |
| Max RAM | 128 GBtop 6% | 128 GBtop 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 10 Gbpstop 2% | 10 Gbpstop 2% |
| LAN ports | 6top 1% | 6top 1% |
| M.2 slots | 2top 4% | 2top 4% |
| USB ports | 5top 18% | 6WINtop 4% |
| Weight | 13.3 kgWINbottom 18% | 14.5 kgbottom 11% |
| Volume | 26.6 LWINbottom 15% | 34.8 Lbottom 9% |
| Operating power | 97.5 WWINbottom 26% | 108.7 Wbottom 19% |
| Warranty | 3 yrtop 7% | 3 yrtop 7% |
| Metric (0–100) | TVS-H1288X | TVS-H1688X |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 89.8 | 89.8 |
| Lightness percentile | 16.6WIN | 10.4 |
| Compactness percentile | 14.1WIN | 7.6 |
| Home media server fit | 29 | 33WIN |
| Small office fit | 100 | 100 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 79 | 79 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 0 | 0 |
The details
How to choose
- Volume matters most → the TVS-H1288X (26.6 L vs 34.8 L)
- Base RAM matters most → the TVS-H1688X (32 GB vs 16 GB)
More TVS-H1288X leads
- Operating power: 97.5 W vs 108.7 W
- Weight: 13.3 kg vs 14.5 kg
More TVS-H1688X leads
- USB ports: 6 ports vs 5 ports
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 30 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TVS-H1688X 6.79 W vs 8.12 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TVS-H1688X 0.91 kg vs 1.11 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): TVS-H1288X 112 GB vs 96 GB
Same on both
- CPU cores 6, boost clock 4.7 GHz, max RAM 128 GB, max LAN speed 10 Gbps
- LAN ports 6, M.2 slots 2, warranty 3 years
Use-case scores
- Home media server: TVS-H1688X 33 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 has more drive bays, the QNAP TVS-H1288X or the QNAP TVS-H1688X?
- The TVS-H1688X, with 16 bays against 12 bays for the TVS-H1288X.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TVS-H1288X or the QNAP TVS-H1688X?
- The TVS-H1288X, with 97.5 W against 108.7 W for the TVS-H1688X.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TVS-H1288X or the QNAP TVS-H1688X?
- The TVS-H1288X, with 13.3 kg against 14.5 kg for the TVS-H1688X.