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QNAP TS-855X-8G-US 8 Bay NAS
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QNAP TS-855X-8G-US 8 Bay NAS

Bottom line: The QNAP TS-855X-8G-US 8 Bay NAS is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the external storage category, priced around $1,549.00 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 12:20 UTC. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backup Google Workspace & Microsoft 365 accounts and files to NAS with Boxafe
  • ✓ Backed by QNAP's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

The high-capacity TS-855X has six 3.5-inch SATA drive bays (for HDDs), two 2.5-inch SATA drive bays (for SSDs) and an 8-core processor supporting Intel® QuickAssist Technology (QAT), greatly assisting businesses in deploying a data storage and virtualization environment. The built-in 10GbE/2.5GbE high-speed connectivity helps realize fast data access, backup/restoration, file server, and virtualization applications. Running the QTS operating system as standard, the TS-855X can be switched to use the ZFS-based QuTS hero operating system based on your requirements. The TS-855X will be…

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SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored QNAP TS-855X-8G-US 8 Bay NAS using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. QNAP's external storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for external storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • Intel Atom C5125 8C 2.8GHz processor and 8GB U-DIMM DDR4 RAM (up to 128GB with ECC Support).
  • Single 10Gbase-T (10G/5G/2.5G/1G/100M) and dual 2.5GbE (2.5G/1G/100M) ports accelerate file sharing across teams and devices or streamline large file transfers.
  • Dual M.2 PCIe Gen 3 x4 NVMe SSD slots enable cache acceleration or SSD storage pools for improved performance.
  • Dual PCIe Gen 3 x4 slots allow for installing additional Network adapters, QM2 cards, or Fibre Channel cards to increase application performance.
  • Backup Google Workspace & Microsoft 365 accounts and files to NAS with Boxafe

Full Specifications

Size8 bay Desktop
BrandQNAP
Weight10g
Unit Count1 Count
Model NumberTS-855X-8G-AM-US
Mounting TypeTabletop
Mfr Part NumberTS-855X-8G-US
Number of Items1
Compatible DevicesDesktop, Laptop, Smartphone, Tablet
Warranty Description3 year warranty

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QNAP TS-855X-8G-US 8 Bay NAS is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

Buy on Amazon — $1,549.00

*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-10-21. Price and availability subject to change.

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