Synology BeeDrive
Score: 84/100
Synology DS118
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Synology BeeDrive 1TB is a portable NVMe SSD delivering up to 1050 MB/s via USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 and includes proprietary BeeDrop wireless photo backup. Its limited 1 TB capacity and reliance on Synology-only software restrict flexibility. Ideal for hybrid workers and mobile photographers needing fast, on-device backup.
The Synology DS118 is a compact 1-bay NAS offering low power use and 4K transcoding capability. Its single-bay layout and limited memory mean no RAID protection and constrained performance for heavy workloads. Ideal for home users or small offices needing quiet, basic storage and media streaming.
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1 TBbest | 1 TBbest | |
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1,050 MB/sbest | 113 MB/s | |
1,050 MB/sbest | 112 MB/s | |
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Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 113 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 1050 MB/s | 112 MB/s |
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Weight (kg) | 0.043 kg | 0.7 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 6.5 x 6.5 x 1.5 cm cm | 16.6x7.1x22.4 cm |
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Professional reviewers such as Dong Knows Tech praise the BeeDrive as a solid personal backup solution with outstanding 1050 MB/s performance, cool operation and useful AI-driven photo backup.
Everyday users appreciate the effortless wireless photo backup and the drive's portability, highlighting how it frees phone storage without cloud fees.
Professional reviewers consider the DS118 a capable entry-level NAS that delivers impressive sequential throughput and 4K transcoding performance while maintaining low power consumption and noise. They commend its DSM software suite and note that it offers hardware comparable to higher-bay models at a lower price, but they also point out the inherent limitations of a single-bay design, fixed 1 GB RAM, and an ARM CPU for more demanding tasks.
Home and small-office users generally praise the DS118 for its easy setup, quiet operation, and reliable media streaming capabilities, especially the 4K transcoding on modest hardware. Recurring complaints focus on the limited RAM, lack of RAID redundancy, and occasional USB speed throttling.
