QNAP TVS-h874 i5 8-bay
Score: 48/100
QNAP TVS-h874 i7 8-bay
Score: 53/100Rankings
The QNAP TVS-h874-i7-32G-US is a high-performance 8-bay tower NAS with a 12-core Intel i7, ZFS data protection and extensive PCIe Gen4 expandability, aimed at professional and enterprise environments.
The QNAP TVS-h874-i5-32G-US delivers strong 12th-gen Intel i5 performance, PCIe Gen4 expandability and ZFS-based data protection, targeting creative professionals and SMBs needing virtualization and AI-enhanced media workflows.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
154 TBbest | 154 TBbest | |
8best | 8best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
6 | 12best | |
32 GBbest | 32 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 81.865 Wbest | 98.959 W |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.3 kgbest | 7.3 kgbest |
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Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Core i5-12400 | Intel Core i7-12700E |
CPU Cores | 6 | 12 |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 81.865 W | 98.959 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Power Supply Type | 250W | 350W |
Storage & Capacity(1) | ||
RAID Support | RAID 0,1,5,6,10,JBOD | RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD,Single |
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Professional reviewers describe the TVS-h874-i5-32G as a versatile powerhouse that combines a 12th-gen Intel CPU, ZFS-based QuTS hero, and NVMe caching to deliver exceptional performance for video editing, photography, and AI-driven media tasks.
Everyday users praise the unit for its smooth 4K transcoding, fast 2.5 GbE transfers, easy VM/Docker setup, and the convenience of HDMI direct playback, while noting fan noise and a steep learning curve.
“Smooth 4K transcoding even with multiple streams”
“Fast 2.5 GbE transfers make large file moves painless”
“AI-powered photo tagging is accurate and speedy”
Professional reviewers praise the TVS-h874-i7 for delivering enterprise-class performance in a compact tower, highlighting its powerful 12-core CPU, ZFS-based data integrity features, and PCIe Gen4 expandability.
Everyday users appreciate the raw processing power, flexible storage options, and energy-saving features, but many note the audible fan noise during intensive tasks and find the initial configuration of ZFS and virtualization tools challenging.
