Synology BDS70-1T
Score: 50/100Synology DS118
Score: 61/100Rankings
The Synology DS118 is a compact single-bay NAS that delivers 4K transcoding and a full DSM feature set while consuming very little power. It is ideal for home users and small offices that value quiet operation and security, but its fixed RAM and lack of RAID limit heavy workloads.
The BeeDrive is a pocket-sized NVMe SSD that adds automated backup and wireless transfer features, targeting non-technical users who want simple local protection without a subscription.
| Attribute | | Synology DS118 |
|---|---|---|
1 TB | 16 TBbest | |
— | 1best | |
— | 1 Gbpsbest | |
— | 4best | |
— | 1 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 9.4 Wbest |
3 yearsbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.043 kgbest | 0.7 kg |
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| Attribute | | Synology DS118 |
|---|---|---|
Security(2) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
OS Compatibility | Windows 10+, Windows 11, macOS 12+ | Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.043 kg | 0.7 kg |
Storage & Capacity(2) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 1 TB | 16 TB |
Supported Drive Types | NVMe SSD | SATA HDD, SATA SSD |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the BeeDrive for its user-centric design, reliable automated backup, and NAS-grade endurance, while noting that raw benchmark speeds lag behind pure SSDs and capacity is limited.
Everyday users love the out-of-the-box simplicity and automatic photo backup, but complain about the need for a powered host PC and the lack of built-in encryption.
Professional reviewers praised the DS118 as the most impressive compact NAS from Synology, highlighting its quad-core ARM processor that brings 4K transcoding and surveillance capabilities typically reserved for higher-end models.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward setup, reliable 4K transcoding, silent operation, and the small, unobtrusive design, though they note the limited RAM and missing Plex support.
“Finally, a backup drive that just works.”
“I no longer lose photos from my phone-BeeDrive backs them up automatically.”
“The BeeDrop feature is faster and more reliable than emailing files to myself.”
