How do you choose the QNAP NAS that suits you?
Comparison QNAP NAS models
| TS-473A-8G | TS-462-2G | TS-264-8G | TS-262-4G | TS-233 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of drive bays | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB | 8GB | 4GB | 2GB |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen | Intel Celeron | Intel Celeron | Intel Celeron | ARM Cortex |
| Number of processor cores | 4 (Quad-Core) | 2 (Dual-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) | 2 (Dual-Core) | 4 (Quad-Core) |
| Clock speed processor | 2.2GHz | 2.9GHz | 2.9GHz | 2.9GHz | 2.0GHz |
QNAP TS-473A-8G: business NAS for demanding use and graphic design
In that case, the QNAP TS-473A-8G is a suitable choice for a small and professional NAS. In addition to the space for 4 internal hard drives and large 8GB RAM, this NAS has an AMD V1500B Quad-Core processor. This allows you to perform the most demanding streaming and server tasks effortlessly. Even when you work on the NAS with more than 25 people at the same time. Do you often work with graphic design projects? Insert a small video card like the NVIDIA GTX 1650 to the PCIe connector and render images even faster in a higher resolution. In addition, you can increase Plex support from Full HD to 4K.
- Place 4 hard drives and get started in a RAID 5 or RAID 10 setup.
- Perform demanding tasks fast thanks to the 8GB RAM and AMD V1500B Quad-Core processor.
- Has space for a small video card you can easily increase the graphics power with.
- This NAS doesn't include any hard drives.
QNAP TS-462-2G: business use with 4 drives
With the space for 4 internal hard drives, the QNAP TS-462-2G has extra options. RAID 5 allows you to make correction codes, for example. This way, you can secure files better thanks to a code that stores damaged data. Or RAID 10, which allows you to make backups and store files in an extra secure place if a drive breaks. In addition, you can create a powerful server for more than 10 people at the same time. With the Dual-Core processor and 2GB RAM, you can process tasks fast and without delays.
- Suitable for business use, with more than 10 colleagues at the same time.
- Processes tasks fast thanks to the 4GB RAM and 2.9GHz Quad-Core processor.
- Place 4 hard drives in the NAS and get started in RAID 5 or RAID 10.
- This NAS doesn't include any hard drives.
QNAP TS-264-8G: Extended version of TS-262-4G
The QNAP TS-264-8G is an upgrade of the TS-262-4G. It has a Quad-Core processor and 8GB RAM. Thanks to the more powerful processor and double the amount of RAM, you can perform demanding tasks or transfer larger files even faster. Just like the 262, the 264 has space or 2 internal hard drives. In addition, you can easily work with more than 20 people at the same time on this NAS. And you won't notice any delays. Another advantage is the second Ethernet port. With this, you can double the internet speed of your server. That's useful if you're working on the NAS with many people at the same time. This way, you don't overload the NAS.
- Suitable for business use, with more than 20 colleagues at the same time.
- Perform demanding tasks fast thanks to the 8GB RAM and 2.9GHz Quad-Core processor.
- With 2 Ethernet ports, you double the internet speed of your server.
- Has space for 2 hard drives, so no RAID 5 option for extra security.
QNAP TS-262-4G: starter model for business model
The QNAP TS-262-4G has space for 2 hard drives and has 4GB RAM, which makes it suitable for small businesses. Nowadays, we store and share all our documents digitally. With the TS-262-4, you can create a central place for those documents. Thanks to the 4GB RAM and 2.9GHz Dual-Core processor, the NAS easily performs multiple tasks at the same time. You can also place 2 M.2 SSDs in the NAS. This way, you can create a fast cache memory to open frequently used files even faster. This is useful if you want to get started right away. Want to show a company film? Enjoy movie theater quality thanks to the 4K Plex support for media streaming.
- Suitable for business use, with more than 10 colleagues at the same time.
- Performs tasks fast thanks to the 4GB RAM and 2.9GHz Dual-Core processor.
- Place 2 M.2 SSDs in the NAS and create a fast cache memory for frequently used files.
- Space for 2 hard drives, so no RAID 5 option for extra security.
QNAP TS-233: starter model for home use
The QNAP TS-233 is suitable as a starter model. With space for 2 hard drives, 2GB RAM, and a Quad-Core processor, this QNAP NAS is suitable as a media server for home use. The white design looks good in almost every living room. In addition, the software works with Windows, macOS, and Google devices. The TS-233 has Full HD support for streaming via Plex. Want to stay up to date on when users upload something? Set up IFTTT, so you're always notified in case of an adjustment.
- Suitable for home use with 2 hard drives for storage and backups.
- Ready for use for Windows, Apple, and Android devices.
- Had Full HD (1080p) support for media streaming.
- Space for 2 hard drives, so no RAID 5 option for extra security.
Conclusion
If you're looking for a starter model NAS for home use, choose the TS-233. The TS-262 is suitable as started model for the office. Or choose the TS-264 as an upgrade, which has a Quad-Core processor that allows more users at the same time. Choose the TS-462 if you want to get started with RAID setups, which has space for 4 hard drives. If you want to perform more demanding tasks, the powerful processor or video card option makes the TS-473 a good choice for you.
