Rankings
The QNAP TS-433-4G-US is a compact 4-bay NAS powered by an ARM Cortex-A55 CPU, offering AI-driven photo management, dual Ethernet (including 2.5 GbE), hardware encryption and low power consumption for home and small-office use.
The QNAP TS-264-8G-US is a compact 2-bay desktop NAS featuring an Intel Celeron quad-core CPU, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1, and PCIe expandability, delivering strong performance for home and small-office environments.
The QNAP TS-216G-US is an affordable 2-bay NAS powered by an ARM Cortex-A55 CPU, offering 2.5 GbE connectivity, AI-enhanced features, and a rich software ecosystem for home and small-office users.
The TS-253E-8G-US is a 2-bay desktop NAS powered by an Intel Celeron processor, dual 2.5 GbE, and dual HDMI, targeting small businesses and power users needing virtualization, surveillance, and fast file sharing.
The TS-932PX-4G is a compact 9-bay tower NAS that combines dual 10 GbE/2.5 GbE networking with flexible hybrid storage, targeting SMBs and power users needing high throughput and SSD caching.
The QNAP TS-AI642 is a low-power 6-bay tower NAS with an 8-core ARM SoC and a 6 TOPS NPU, offering AI-accelerated media handling, dual HDMI, and flexible storage, suited for home or small-office AI-enhanced workloads.
The QNAP TVS-h874-i7-32G-US is a high-performance 8-bay tower NAS with a 12-core Intel i7, ZFS data protection and extensive PCIe Gen4 expandability, aimed at professional and enterprise environments.
The QNAP TVS-h874-i5-32G-US delivers strong 12th-gen Intel i5 performance, PCIe Gen4 expandability and ZFS-based data protection, targeting creative professionals and SMBs needing virtualization and AI-enhanced media workflows.
The TS-133-US is a compact, low-power single-bay NAS aimed at home users and photographers who value AI-driven photo organization and silent operation.
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18 TB | 154 TB | 44 TB | 5,000 TBbest | 308 TB | 154 TB | 308 TB | 308 TB | — | |
1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 9best | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | |
1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | |
4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12best | 8 | 4 | 4 | |
2 GB | 32 GBbest | 4 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | 32 GBbest | 8 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.32 Wbest | 81.865 W | 13.907 W | 29.086 W | 43.003 W | 98.959 W | 33.33 W | 24.238 W | 22.54 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | — | — | — | 18.6 dBbest | — | — | — | — |
2 years | 3 yearsbest | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | 2 years |
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Security(1) | |||||||||
OS Compatibility | QTS 5.2.6 | QuTS hero | QTS 5.2.8 | QuTS hero, QTS | QTS 5.2.5 | QuTS hero | QTS 5.2.3 | QTS 5.2.6 | QTS 5.0.1+ |
Performance(5) | |||||||||
CPU Model | Cortex-A55 | Intel Core i5-12400 | ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-Core 2.0 GHz | Intel Celeron N5095 | Cortex-A57 | Intel Core i7-12700E | ARM Cortex‑A76/A55 8‑core | Celeron J6412 | ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz |
CPU Cores | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 4 |
System Memory (GB) | 2 GB | 32 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | 32 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 7.32 W | 81.865 W | 13.907 W | 29.086 W | 43.003 W | 98.959 W | 33.33 W | 24.238 W | 22.54 W |
Build & Design(3) | |||||||||
Weight (kg) | 0.97 kg | 7.3 kg | 1.45 kg | 1.55 kg | 3.58 kg | 7.3 kg | 4.4 kg | 2.57 kg | 2.07 kg |
Power Supply Type | External | 250W | External AC adapter | External AC adapter | External | 350W | 120W | External | External AC adapter |
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 3 years | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | 3 years | 3 years | 3 years | 2 years |
Connectivity(2) | |||||||||
Supported Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, Jumbo Frame, Wake-on-LAN | — | CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS v2/3/4, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, iSCSI, WebDAV | CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS v2/3/4, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, FTPS | IPv4, IPv6, CIFS/SMB, NFS v3/v4, AFP, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, iSCSI, WebDAV | — | — | IPv4, IPv6, Jumbo Frame, VLAN | — |
USB Ports | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | |||||||||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 18 TB | 154 TB | 44 TB | 5000 TB | 308 TB | 154 TB | 308 TB | 308 TB | — |
Drive Bays | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
RAID Support | None | RAID 0,1,5,6,10,JBOD | JBOD, Single, RAID 0, RAID 1 | RAID 0, 1, JBOD | JBOD, RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 | RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60,JBOD,Single | JBOD,RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 | JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD, SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD | SATA HDD, SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD | SATA HDD, SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDDs, 2.5" SATA SSDs and HDDs |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the TS-133-US as a smart entry-level NAS that excels in AI-driven photo management and energy efficiency, but note its lack of expandability and limited networking.
Everyday users love the simplicity, low power draw, and AI photo tagging, while complaining about the single-bay design and fixed RAM.
“Setup took 15 minutes - so easy even my parents can use it.”
“QuMagie recognizes faces in my 10-year photo library instantly.”
“It's silent and uses less power than my router.”
Professional reviewers describe the TVS-h874-i5-32G as a versatile powerhouse that combines a 12th-gen Intel CPU, ZFS-based QuTS hero, and NVMe caching to deliver exceptional performance for video editing, photography, and AI-driven media tasks.
Everyday users praise the unit for its smooth 4K transcoding, fast 2.5 GbE transfers, easy VM/Docker setup, and the convenience of HDMI direct playback, while noting fan noise and a steep learning curve.
Professional reviewers, led by PCMag, rate the TS-216G-US highly for delivering solid 2.5 GbE performance, a rich feature set, and easy configuration at a budget price. They commend its AI capabilities and snapshot security, but note the lack of dual 2.5 GbE ports, M.2 slots, and expandable memory as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the device for its quiet operation, small footprint, and hassle-free setup, highlighting the intuitive QTS UI and reliable performance for home media and file backup. Complaints are minimal in the provided data, focusing mainly on the absence of included drives.
Professional reviewers from SmallNetBuilder, TechRadar and AnandTech praised the TS-264-8G for its exceptional feature set, noting the combination of a modern Celeron processor, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1 and PCIe expandability that is usually reserved for higher-end models.
Everyday users appreciate the fast I/O performance, 4K HDMI playback and the flexibility of adding PCIe cards, but they frequently mention the fan noise, the need for an M.2 heatsink and the lack of built-in 10 GbE as drawbacks.
Professional reviewers describe the TS-932PX-4G as a "compact powerhouse" that brings enterprise-grade 10 GbE connectivity and intelligent SSD tiering to the small-business market.
Everyday users appreciate the fast network ports, flexible hybrid storage, and low power consumption, while noting the single RAM slot and need for extra SFP+ modules.
Professional reviewers praise the TVS-h874-i7 for delivering enterprise-class performance in a compact tower, highlighting its powerful 12-core CPU, ZFS-based data integrity features, and PCIe Gen4 expandability.
Everyday users appreciate the raw processing power, flexible storage options, and energy-saving features, but many note the audible fan noise during intensive tasks and find the initial configuration of ZFS and virtualization tools challenging.
Professional reviewers view the TS-AI642 as a capable, low-power NAS that brings AI processing to the consumer tier, praising its 2.5 GbE, ARM efficiency and dual HDMI while noting modest NPU performance.
Everyday users appreciate the reliable AI face detection, dual HDMI convenience, quiet operation, and flexible drive support, though they note occasional AI misclassifications and the lack of USB-C or built-in 10 GbE.
Professional reviewers describe the TS-253E as a highly capable 2-bay NAS that stands out thanks to its dual 2.5 GbE ports, M.2 NVMe caching, and dual HDMI outputs.
Everyday users appreciate the fast network throughput, SSD caching, and ability to connect directly to a monitor, while noting fan noise and limited RAM upgradeability.
Professional reviewers describe the TS-433 as a smartly designed home NAS that balances performance, AI features, and affordability. They commend its AI-driven photo management and 2.5 GbE connectivity, but caution that the ARM CPU and fixed 4 GB RAM limit software compatibility and future expandability.
Everyday users appreciate the device's easy setup, quiet operation, and especially the fast, accurate AI photo organization. The 2.5 GbE port is frequently praised for speeding up backups and streaming, while common frustrations revolve around limited RAM, occasional performance slowdowns under load, and the lack of SSD cache or broader app support.
