Synology DS124 1-bay
Score: 62/100SSK SSM-F200 2TB SSD
Score: 76/100Rankings
The SSK 2TB Portable NAS is a battery-powered personal cloud that creates its own Wi-Fi hotspot, offering up to 10-device wireless access, cross-platform compatibility, and rugged SSD storage in a pocket-sized form factor.
The DS124 is a compact single-bay NAS that runs DSM, offers Btrfs support and low power consumption, targeting home users and small offices needing reliable file storage. Its simplicity comes at the cost of limited RAM, no RAID and no media transcoding capabilities.
| Attribute | Synology DS124 1-bay | SSK SSM-F200 2TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
— | 2 TBbest | |
1best | — | |
1 Gbpsbest | — | |
4best | — | |
1 GBbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.69 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 19 dBbest | — |
2 yearsbest | 1 years |
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| Attribute | Synology DS124 1-bay | SSK SSM-F200 2TB SSD |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | DSM | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.247 kg | 0.295 kg |
Power Supply Type | 36W AC adapter | Battery |
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | SMB,AFP,NFS,FTP,WebDAV,iSCSI,HTTP,HTTPS,LDAP,CalDAV,SNMP | Samba, DLNA |
Storage & Capacity(1) | ||
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD/HDD | SSD |
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Professional reviewers consider the DS124 a solid upgrade over the DS223, highlighting its faster Realtek ARM processor, Btrfs snapshots and ultra-quiet design, while noting the lack of transcoding and internal expandability.
Everyday users praise the plug-and-play setup, quiet operation and dependable backup tools, but criticize the limited 1 GB RAM, single-bay design and inability to handle media transcoding.
Professional reviewers praise the SSK 2TB Portable NAS as a reliable, innovative personal-cloud device that delivers lightning-fast transmission, secure P2P remote access, and seamless team collaboration in a compact, battery-powered package.
Everyday users love the convenience of wireless, multi-device access, the ease of backing up photos and videos on the go, and the ability to stream media without internet. Common praise focuses on solid build quality and the portable design, while recurring complaints center on battery longevity, finicky pairing, a sluggish app, and inconsistent transfer speeds.
“This NAS is easy to set up, like all Synology products, and the system does what you expect. I'm using it as an SMB drive with automatic backup to Synology C3, and that works like a charm. You could run other services, but I'd rather have a separate device with more RAM and a better CPU for that.”
“lightning-fast transmission and remote access in a small, portable package”
“battery 'conked out after about 6 months'”
