Synology BeeStation
Score: 63/100
Synology DS118
Score: 68/100Rankings
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.
The Synology BeeStation BST150-4T is a compact 4 TB personal cloud device that excels in ease of setup and multi-cloud syncing. Its trade-offs include limited RAM, a single Ethernet port, and no expandability. Best suited for individuals or small households needing simple, subscription-free central storage.
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4 TBbest | 1 TB | |
— | 1best | |
4best | 4best | |
1.7 GHzbest | 1.4 GHz | |
1 GBbest | 1 GBbest | |
— | 113 MB/sbest | |
— | 112 MB/sbest | |
2best | 2best |
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Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 4 TB | 1 TB |
Performance(2) | ||
CPU Model | Realtek RTD1619B | Realtek RTD1296 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 1.7 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Idle) (W) | 1.65 W | 9.4 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.82 kg | 0.7 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 25.2×25.8×11.5 cm cm | 16.6x7.1x22.4 cm |
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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.
