Synology DS220j
Score: 50/100
Synology DS223j 2-bay
Score: 70/100Rankings
The DS223j is a compact, diskless two-bay NAS that delivers the full DSM experience, RAID 1 redundancy and low power draw. It's ideal for basic file storage and backup, though its single-gigabit port and limited RAM keep it from handling demanding media tasks.
The DS220j is an entry-level two-bay NAS delivering a full DSM experience, solid performance for its price, and a broad app ecosystem, ideal for home users and small offices.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
32 TBbest | — | |
2best | 2best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
0.512 GB | 1 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 12.46 Wbest | 16.31 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 18.2 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Realtek RTD1296 | Realtek RTD1619B |
System Memory (GB) | 0.512 GB | 1 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 12.46 W | 16.31 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.88 kg | 0.87 kg |
Power Supply Type | External 60W adapter | 60W AC adapter |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, SSH, SNMP, OpenVPN, L2TP, PPTP | SMB,NFS,AFP,FTP,WebDAV,iSCSI,CIFS,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMP,LDAP,CalDAV,Kerberos |
Storage & Capacity(2) | ||
RAID Support | SHR, RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, Basic | RAID 0,1,Basic,Hybrid RAID,JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" or 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD |
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Professional reviewers praised the DS220j for its polished DSM operating system, impressive read/write speeds for a budget unit, straightforward setup, and comprehensive app ecosystem, while noting its hardware limitations such as a single LAN port, modest 512 MB RAM, and lack of HDMI or multi-gigabit networking.
Everyday users appreciate the DS220j's ease of use, low power consumption, and ability to serve as a reliable home cloud and media server, but many echo concerns about limited RAM, lack of HDMI, and the need to purchase drives separately.
Professional reviewers view the DS223j as a solid successor to the DS220j, highlighting the faster Realtek quad-core CPU and polished DSM experience, but note the lack of tool-less drive bays and limited media-streaming capability.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward setup, reliable file access, and the ability to replace cloud storage costs with a one-time purchase, while recurring complaints focus on the noisy fan during spin-down, limited RAM, and difficulties with H.265 video playback.
“airplane noise”
“Easy setup and migration”
