Synology DS223
Score: 61/100Synology DS118
Score: 61/100Rankings
The DS223 is a compact 2-bay NAS that offers a rich DSM software suite, low power draw and quiet operation, targeting home users and small offices needing reliable backup and media streaming.
The Synology DS118 is a compact single-bay NAS that delivers 4K transcoding and a full DSM feature set while consuming very little power. It is ideal for home users and small offices that value quiet operation and security, but its fixed RAM and lack of RAID limit heavy workloads.
| Attribute | | Synology DS118 |
|---|---|---|
36 TBbest | 16 TB | |
2best | 1 | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
2 GBbest | 1 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 17.343 W | 9.4 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 14.6 dBbest | — |
2 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | Synology DS118 |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | DSM | Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Realtek RTD1619B | Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core |
System Memory (GB) | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 17.343 W | 9.4 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.28 kg | 0.7 kg |
Power Supply Type | 60W | External |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | SMB1/2/3,NFSv3/v4/v4.1,iSCSI,FTP,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMP,LDAP,CalDAV,WebDAV | iSCSI |
Link Aggregation Support | false | true |
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 36 TB | 16 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 1 |
RAID Support | RAID 0,RAID 1,Basic,JBOD,SHR | None |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD | SATA HDD, SATA SSD |
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Professional reviewers describe the DS223 as an ideal entry-level NAS that prioritises reliability, a rich DSM software ecosystem and low noise over raw processing power, while noting limitations in transcoding and virtualization.
Everyday users praise its effortless backup setup, quiet operation and intuitive DSM interface, but note the limited RAM and modest CPU for heavier workloads.
Professional reviewers praised the DS118 as the most impressive compact NAS from Synology, highlighting its quad-core ARM processor that brings 4K transcoding and surveillance capabilities typically reserved for higher-end models.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward setup, reliable 4K transcoding, silent operation, and the small, unobtrusive design, though they note the limited RAM and missing Plex support.
“Perfect for home backups - set it and forget it”
“DSM is the best NAS OS out there - so many apps and easy to use”
“Very quiet and small - fits on my desk without any noise”
