Amber X Smart Personal Cloud Storage
Score: 74/100
Synology DS124
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Amber X Smart Personal Cloud is a compact SSD-based device offering AI-driven photo organization, 4K HDMI output, and multiple connectivity options. Its main trade-offs are limited internal capacity (max 2 TB) and a short one-year warranty. Ideal for photographers, families, and home media enthusiasts who value speed and privacy.
The Synology DS124 is a compact single-bay NAS that offers hardware encryption, low power consumption, and a broad protocol set for home or small-office use. Trade-offs include limited 1 GB RAM, basic RAID only, and a single gigabit Ethernet port. It suits users needing a small, secure storage hub without demanding performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 TB | 108 TBbest | |
— | 1best | |
6best | 4 | |
— | 1.7 GHzbest | |
2 GBbest | 1 GB | |
1 | 2best | |
1best | 1best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 2 TB | 108 TB |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | ARM Cortex A55 | Realtek RTD1619B |
CPU Cores | 6 | 4 |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 1 | 2 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.3 kg | 1.248 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 3.8×12.5×12.5 cm cm | 16.6×22.4×7.1 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers consistently commend Amber X for its built-in SSD performance, comprehensive connectivity, and on-device AI organization, describing it as a portable, high-speed personal cloud.
Available commentary emphasizes appreciation for the device's speed, ease of setup, and privacy-first AI processing, with users highlighting the SD card slot and 4K casting capabilities.
“"awesome" flexibility for photographers and content creators who need to quickly back up and organize media from multiple sources.”
