QNAP TS-264 2-bay
Score: 80/100
Synology DS223j 2-bay
Score: 70/100Rankings
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 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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5,000 TBbest | — | |
2best | 2best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbps | |
4best | 4best | |
8 GBbest | 1 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 29.086 W | 16.31 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 18.2 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | QuTS hero, QTS | DSM |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5095 | Realtek RTD1619B |
System Memory (GB) | 8 GB | 1 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 29.086 W | 16.31 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.55 kg | 0.87 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | 60W AC adapter |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS v2/3/4, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, FTPS | SMB,NFS,AFP,FTP,WebDAV,iSCSI,CIFS,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMP,LDAP,CalDAV,Kerberos |
Link Aggregation Support | true | false |
USB Ports | 4 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(2) | ||
RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, JBOD | RAID 0,1,Basic,Hybrid RAID,JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD |
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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 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.
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