Synology DS124 1-bay
Score: 62/100
Ugreen DH2300
Score: 61/100Rankings
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.
The UGREEN DH2300 is an entry-level 2-bay desktop NAS offering plug-and-play NFC setup, low power draw and AI photo management, but it is constrained by a single 1 GbE port, modest RAM and lack of Docker or SSD caching.
| Attribute | Synology DS124 1-bay | |
|---|---|---|
— | 60 TBbest | |
1 | 2best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
1 GB | 4 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 10.69 Wbest | 50 W |
| ↓ lower better | 19 dBbest | — |
2 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | Synology DS124 1-bay | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | DSM | UGOS Pro |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Realtek RTD1619B | Rockchip RK3576 |
System Memory (GB) | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 10.69 W | 50 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.247 kg | 0.979 kg |
Power Supply Type | 36W AC adapter | External barrel adapter |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 2 | 3 |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Drive Bays | 1 | 2 |
RAID Support | Basic | JBOD, Basic, RAID 0, RAID 1 |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD/HDD | 2.5" or 3.5" HDD/SSD SATA III |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 label the DH2300 an excellent entry-level NAS for Apple users, praising its seamless Time Machine integration, low power draw and quiet operation while noting the modest processor and lack of Docker as trade-offs.
Everyday users love the quick NFC setup, sleek design and AI photo features, but some wish for faster networking and more RAM for multitasking.
“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.”
“Setup was as easy as tapping my phone on the device - NFC works great.”
“The AI tagging saves me hours of manual photo sorting.”
