Qnap TS-873A-8G
Score: 82/100
QNAP TVS-h874-i7-32G-US
Score: 82/100Rankings
The QNAP TS-873A-8G is an 8-bay NAS with an AMD Ryzen quad-core processor, expandable up to 64 GB RAM and dual 2.5 GbE ports, delivering strong performance for demanding workloads. It lacks built-in 10 GbE and has a relatively high active power draw. Suited for small-business labs and media servers requiring large capacity and virtualization.
The QNAP TVS-h874-i7-32G is an 8-bay high-speed desktop NAS featuring a 12th-Gen Intel i7 12-core CPU, 32 GB RAM and extensive PCIe/M.2 expansion, targeting SMBs with demanding ZFS, virtualization and GPU-accelerated workloads. Its large size, weight and premium cost may deter home users or small offices with limited space and budget. Ideal for businesses needing top-tier performance and flexible expansion.
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8best | 8best | |
4 | 12best | |
2.2 GHzbest | — | |
8 GB | 32 GBbest | |
4best | 3 | |
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2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
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Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B | Intel Core i7 12-core 12th Gen |
CPU Cores | 4 | 12 |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 8 GB | 32 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 4 | 3 |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 54.1 W | 250 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 8 kg | 7.3 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 28.1×29.5×18.8 cm cm | 35.56×43.18×40.64 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers consider the TS-873A a solid high-performance NAS that delivers high compute performance for virtualization and media transcoding; eight hot-swappable bays provide up to 64 TB of raw storage; dual 2.5 GbE ports enable faster network transfers; expandable DDR4 memory up to 64 GB with ECC support ensures data integrity; multiple USB 3.2 ports for high-speed peripheral connectivity; optional PCIe slots allow adding 5 GbE/10 GbE adapters for future network upgrades.
Direct consumer reviews are scarce, but the specifications suggest users would likely appreciate the high-speed connectivity, transcoding performance and flexibility for multiple workloads. Potential concerns that surface in discussions revolve around the limited two-bay design and the non-expandable 8 GB RAM, which may restrict future growth.
StorageReview.com and other editors commend the TVS-h874-i7-32G for its high-end Intel i7 CPU, ample RAM and robust caching, positioning it as a powerful SMB solution for ZFS-based storage, media transcoding and virtualization.
