QNAP TS-133 1-bay
Score: 40/100
Synology DS223j 2-bay
Score: 70/100Rankings
The DS223j is a compact, diskless two-bay NAS that delivers the full DSM experience, RAID 1 redundancy and low power draw. It's ideal for basic file storage and backup, though its single-gigabit port and limited RAM keep it from handling demanding media tasks.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
18 TBbest | — | |
1 | 2best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
2 GBbest | 1 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.32 Wbest | 16.31 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 18.2 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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|---|---|---|
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 | 16.31 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.97 kg | 0.87 kg |
Power Supply Type | External | 60W AC adapter |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, Jumbo Frame, Wake-on-LAN | SMB,NFS,AFP,FTP,WebDAV,iSCSI,CIFS,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMP,LDAP,CalDAV,Kerberos |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Drive Bays | 1 | 2 |
RAID Support | None | RAID 0,1,Basic,Hybrid RAID,JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD, SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD |
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.
Professional reviewers view the DS223j as a solid successor to the DS220j, highlighting the faster Realtek quad-core CPU and polished DSM experience, but note the lack of tool-less drive bays and limited media-streaming capability.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward setup, reliable file access, and the ability to replace cloud storage costs with a one-time purchase, while recurring complaints focus on the noisy fan during spin-down, limited RAM, and difficulties with H.265 video playback.
“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.”
