Synology DS223
Score: 77/100
SSK Portable SSD
Score: 78/100Rankings
The SSK 2TB Portable External SSD combines a high-performance NVMe SSD with a Wi-Fi hotspot, power-bank and rugged aluminum housing, delivering up to 1050 MB/s wired speeds. Its short hotspot battery life and modest wireless throughput limit it as a primary wireless backup solution. Ideal for mobile creatives who need fast local transfers and occasional on-the-go cloud access.
The Synology DiskStation DS223 is an entry-level 2-bay NAS that delivers solid performance, quiet operation, and a rich feature set for home backups and media streaming. Its limitations include non-upgradeable RAM, a single gigabit Ethernet port, and non-hot-swap drive bays. Ideal for households seeking reliable, low-power storage with extensive DSM apps.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
108 TBbest | 2 TB | |
2best | 1 | |
4best | — | |
1.7 GHzbest | — | |
2 GBbest | — | |
— | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
— | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
3best | 2 |
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| Attribute | | |
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Storage(3) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 108 TB | 2 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 1 |
RAID Support | true | false |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Security(1) | ||
Supported Protocols | SMB1, SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV | Samba, DLNA |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.28 kg | kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 10.8×23.3×16.5 cm cm | 2.11×9.09×13.21 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers position the DS223 as a polished, entry-level NAS that excels in ease of use, low power draw, and a rich DSM app ecosystem, making it a solid choice for home backups, media streaming, and basic surveillance, though the fixed RAM and single gigabit port may limit more demanding scenarios.
Everyday users praise the DS223 for its simple setup, quiet operation, and reliable media and backup features, while recurring concerns focus on the non-upgradable memory, single network port, and the inconvenience of non-hot-swap drive bays.
Professional reviewers highlight the SSK F200 as a highly versatile portable SSD that adds Wi-Fi hotspot and NAS capabilities to a fast NVMe drive. They commend its wired throughput, dual USB interfaces, and plug-and-play simplicity, noting it excels for creatives and mobile professionals who need rapid local transfers and on-the-go cloud access. However, they caution that the short 2-hour hotspot battery and modest wireless speeds make it less suitable as a primary wireless backup solution.
Everyday users value the ease of connecting via the auto-SSID, the convenience of charging phones, and the ability to share large files wirelessly after a single USB copy. The dominant complaints revolve around the limited hotspot battery life and the extra steps required to configure Wi-Fi through an app, with several users wishing for longer wireless operation and smoother internet pass-through.
“Battery drains in ~2 hours on hotspot, forcing plugged-in use”
