Updated October 2026
Data from the official QNAP site.
2026 verdict
In 2026, the recommendation leans toward QNAP TS-873A-8G over QNAP TS-855X-8G-US, driven by price.
Its biggest wins come from price, and its broader overall balance adds more confidence to the verdict. QNAP TS-855X-8G-US remains a niche alternative if its specific feature mix matters more than the rest of the comparison. That makes QNAP TS-873A-8G the clearer recommendation in 2026.
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| Feature | QNAP TS-855X-8G-US | QNAP TS-873A-8G | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1549.00 | $1419.99 | QNAP TS-873A-8G |
| Rating | 5.0 | 5.0 | Tie |
| Warranty | 3 years | 3 years | Tie |
| Processor | Hardware Encryption Engine | Hardware Encryption Engine | Tie |
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB | Tie |
| Storage | Hot Swappable, M.2 as Storage Pool, Expansion Unit Support | Hot Swappable, M.2 as Storage Pool, Expansion Unit Support | Tie |
| Network | Link Aggregation, Wake on LAN | Link Aggregation, Wake on LAN | Tie |
| Apps & Virtualization | Docker Containers, Virtual Machines, Plex Media Server, Surveillance App, AI Photo Recognition | Docker Containers, Virtual Machines, Plex Media Server, Surveillance App, AI Photo Recognition | Tie |
$1549.00
- - Price: $1549.00 vs $1419.99
Winner
$1419.99
- + Price: $1419.99
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: QNAP TS-855X-8G-US or QNAP TS-873A-8G?
QNAP TS-873A-8G has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price.
What is the biggest difference between QNAP TS-855X-8G-US and QNAP TS-873A-8G?
Price is one of the clearest differences: QNAP TS-855X-8G-US lists $1549.00, while QNAP TS-873A-8G lists $1419.99.
Which one looks better on price?
QNAP TS-855X-8G-US is listed at $1549.00, while QNAP TS-873A-8G is listed at $1419.99. QNAP TS-873A-8G (better spec).
Who should buy QNAP TS-855X-8G-US?
Choose QNAP TS-855X-8G-US if your priority is its specific strengths and that matters more than price.
Who should buy QNAP TS-873A-8G?
Choose QNAP TS-873A-8G if your priority is price and that matters more than the competing advantages.
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