QNAP TS-133 1-bay
Score: 40/100Synology DS124 1-bay
Score: 62/100Rankings
The DS124 is a compact single-bay NAS that runs DSM, offers Btrfs support and low power consumption, targeting home users and small offices needing reliable file storage. Its simplicity comes at the cost of limited RAM, no RAID and no media transcoding capabilities.
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.
| Attribute | | Synology DS124 1-bay |
|---|---|---|
18 TBbest | — | |
1best | 1best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
2 GBbest | 1 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.32 Wbest | 10.69 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 19 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | Synology DS124 1-bay |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | QTS 5.2.6 | DSM |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Cortex-A55 | Realtek RTD1619B |
System Memory (GB) | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 7.32 W | 10.69 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.97 kg | 1.247 kg |
Power Supply Type | External | 36W AC adapter |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, Jumbo Frame, Wake-on-LAN | SMB,AFP,NFS,FTP,WebDAV,iSCSI,HTTP,HTTPS,LDAP,CalDAV,SNMP |
Storage & Capacity(2) | ||
RAID Support | None | Basic |
Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD, SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD/HDD |
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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.
Professional reviewers consider the DS124 a solid upgrade over the DS223, highlighting its faster Realtek ARM processor, Btrfs snapshots and ultra-quiet design, while noting the lack of transcoding and internal expandability.
Everyday users praise the plug-and-play setup, quiet operation and dependable backup tools, but criticize the limited 1 GB RAM, single-bay design and inability to handle media transcoding.
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