Qnap TS-133-US 2GB
Score: 66/100
Asustor Flashstor 6 FS6706T
Score: 83/100Rankings
The ASUSTOR Flashstor FS6706T is a compact 6-bay all-SSD NAS delivering blazing 2.5 GbE performance and 4K transcoding. Its limitations include a modest 4 GB RAM base and the inability to use HDDs, which may restrict capacity flexibility. Best suited for content creators and small-to-medium businesses that prioritize speed over massive raw capacity.
The QNAP TS-133-US is a compact 1-bay desktop NAS with a quad-core ARM processor and 2 GB RAM, aimed at entry-level home and small-office users. Its limited RAM, lack of RAID and only 1 GbE networking restrict scalability and performance for demanding tasks. Best suited for beginners needing simple backups and basic media streaming.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 6best | |
4best | 4best | |
1.8 GHz | 2 GHzbest | |
2 GB | 4 GBbest | |
— | 590 MB/sbest | |
— | 583 MB/sbest | |
2 | 4best | |
1 | 2best |
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| Attribute | | |
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Storage(2) | ||
Drive Bays | 1 | 6 |
RAID Support | false | true |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | ARM Cortex-A55 | Intel Celeron N5105 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 1.8 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Connectivity(3) | ||
USB Ports | 2 | 4 |
Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 15.75×18.80×15.75 cm cm | 30.7×4.8×19.3 cm cm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the TS-133 as the best-value 1-bay NAS, highlighting its powerful ARM quad-core CPU, generous 2 GB RAM for a budget unit, extensive app support and fast USB 3.0 connectivity.
Everyday users love the straightforward entry into the QNAP ecosystem, the quiet operation and the solid single-drive performance for backups and media streaming. Recurring frustrations revolve around a confusing initial setup, limited RAM/CPU when running multiple services, the single-bay design's lack of redundancy, and the perceived slowness of the 1 GbE network.
Professional reviewers commend the FS6706T for its blistering all-flash performance that pushes the limits of 2.5 GbE, its silent operation, and robust 4K transcoding for Plex streaming, while noting the base 4 GB RAM and lack of HDD support as trade-offs.
Home users and small-business owners praise the fast SSD speeds, quiet operation and low energy use, but note occasional concerns about limited memory and the inability to add traditional hard drives.
