Qnap TS-133-US 2GB
Score: 66/100
Synology DS124
Score: 68/100Rankings
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.
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.
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CPU Model | ARM Cortex-A55 | Realtek RTD1619B |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 1.8 GHz | 1.7 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 2 GB | 1 GB |
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Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 15.75×18.80×15.75 cm cm | 16.6×22.4×7.1 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.
