QNAP TS-233 vs QNAP TS-253E: specs comparison
How the QNAP TS-233 (nas) and the QNAP TS-253E (nas) differ, worked out only from the values on each maker’s official spec page. No prices, ratings or benchmark scores.
Key differences
- QNAP TS-253E has more network ports: 2 vs 1, counted from each official port list.
- QNAP TS-253E's fastest wired port runs at 2.5 Gbps, vs 1 Gbps on QNAP TS-233.
- QNAP TS-253E ships with more memory: 8 GB vs 2 GB.
- QNAP TS-253E supports more memory in total: 16 GB vs 2 GB.
- QNAP TS-253E has HDMI output; QNAP TS-233's port list does not.
In common: both list 2 drive bays.
Who should pick which
- Pick the QNAP TS-253E if you want more network ports (2), 2.5 Gbps networking, more memory (8 GB) and memory expandable to 16 GB.
None of the computed differences favour the QNAP TS-233; it may still differ in price, design or features the official pages do not list.
Full specifications side by side
| Spec | QNAP TS-233 | QNAP TS-253E |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s | 2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, plus 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x2 slots |
| Processor | ARM 4-core Cortex-A55 2.0GHz processor | Intel Celeron J6412 4-core/4-thread processor, burst up to 2.6 GHz |
| Memory | 2 GB on board (non-expandable) | 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 (TS-253E-8G) |
| Maximum memory | 2 GB on board (non-expandable) | 16 GB (2 x 8GB) |
| Ports / interfaces | 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ45), 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 2 x 2.5GbE LAN (2.5G/1G/100M/10M), 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A, 2 x USB 2.0, 2 x HDMI 1.4b (up to 3840 x 2160 @ 30Hz) |
| Form factor | Tower | Not stated |
| Operating system | QTS 5.2.11 | QTS 6.1.0 or QuTS hero h6.1.0 |
| Power | Minimum 48W adapter (12VDC), 100-240VAC | 60W/65W adapter, 100-240V |
| Dimensions | 7.32 x 3.61 x 6.2 inch (H x W x D) | 165 x 102 x 220.6 mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 3.73 lbs (net) | 2.57 kg (net) |
| Source | Official specs · checked 2026-10-28 | Official specs · checked 2026-11-08 |
Questions
What is the difference between QNAP TS-233 and QNAP TS-253E?
QNAP TS-253E has more network ports: 2 vs 1, counted from each official port list. QNAP TS-253E's fastest wired port runs at 2.5 Gbps, vs 1 Gbps on QNAP TS-233. QNAP TS-253E ships with more memory: 8 GB vs 2 GB.
Which has more network ports, QNAP TS-233 or QNAP TS-253E?
QNAP TS-253E has more network ports: 2 vs 1, counted from each official port list.
Every difference above is calculated from the two spec tables, which are copied from QNAP’s official pages. A spec that only one page states is not compared. Variants and options differ by region, so confirm on the official page before you buy. Spotted a difference? Report a correction.