QNAP TVS-h1688X for emby ?

[WDPR4100 12]

Hi everyone,

I’m looking at the QNAP TVS-h1688X as a dedicated server for Emby (streaming, transcoding, large media library, multiple users).

Could Emby specialists or advanced users share their opinions on the TVS-h1688X?

Specifically, I’d like to know:

• Is this model “perfect” (or very well-suited) for Emby, especially for transcoding performance, stability, and overall media server usage?

• How well does the Intel Xeon W-1250 + Intel UHD P630 iGPU work for hardware transcoding in Emby?

• Are there any drawbacks or things to watch out for (noise, power usage, SSD cache behavior under ZFS/QuTS hero, maintenance, etc.)?

• If you are using this NAS with Emby, could you share your real-world experience (multiple streams, 4K HDR, remote access, etc.)?

Thanks a lot for your feedback!

[Luke 42077]

HI, that's a 2020 model, right? So it's a little older now but still looks pretty capable.

[WDPR4100 12]

Indeed, there is also the new TVS-ALH-1688ATX model equipped with an Intel Core i7 or i9, boosted with AI capabilities