The Synology DS116 Compact NAS has been released
How Powerful is the Synology DS116 NAS
With a double speed processor compared to previous model the DS115, you can enjoy smoother performance of this NAS’ functions and the apps available in the Synology appstore and mobile apps available for iOS and Android on iTunes and Google Play. This unit features:
● Dual-core CPU with hardware encryption engine
● Over 112.53 MB/s reading, 111.41 MB/s writing
● Dual USB 3.0 ports for external storage and printers
● Multimedia streaming via DLNA-certified media server
● Brightness adjustable front LED indicators with schedule control
● Easy-to-use, web-based operating system for all browsers
A closer look at the device shows us it’s core physical attributes below:
As well as more technical information on it’s hardware, software and power consumption here:
Dual USB 3.0 ensures high speed data transmission
The dual USB 3.0 ports on the rear panel can provide high speed data transmission to a large variety of external USB devices, including Wi-Fi dongles, printers, external hard drives and more. Supported by numerous feature-rich applications, DS116 diskstation turns your hard drive into a versatile storage server, which acts not only as your private cloud for anywhere access, but also as a backup device, online photo album, local storage of your public cloud data, 24/7 download portal, and so much more.
Stream content from Synology DS116 to your TV
DS116 is highly compatible with other devices, letting you manage and enjoy digital content with the devices you already have: computers, mobile devices, TVs, DLNA devices, and stereos. Synology offers the latest support for TV streaming, including Samsung TV, Roku players, Apple TV, and Google Chromecast, meaning you can stream digital content stored on Synology DS116 to your widescreen TV effortlessly.
Synology DS116 Video Station and DS video file playback support
| Win PC and Mac browsers | * MP4, MOV and M4V: stream original video file | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| * MP4 (multi audio tracks) or MKV: remux video1 | |||
| * 3rd-party plugin (Win PC only) required for unsupported formats | |||
| Apple TV | * MP4: stream original video (without subtitles) | ||
| * MP4 and MKV: remux video (with subtitles) | |||
| DLNA devices | Transmit original files to the DLNA devices; supported formats depend on the device. | ||
| Chromecast | * MP4, MOV, M4V, and MKV: stream original video (video codec: H.264 HP@L4.1; audio codec: AAC/MP3) | ||
| * MP4, MOV, M4V, and MKV: remux video if audio codec is AC3 | |||
| iOS | * MP4: stream original video | ||
| * MKV: remux video | |||
| Android | * Supported formats depend on the device. We recommend installing MX Player for optimal experience. | ||
| Windows Phone | |||
| Roku players | * MP4 (mpeg4 Pt 14), M4V, and MOV (Video Codec: h264 / mpeg4 ; Audio Codec: aac / ac3 / mp3 / none and non-5.1 aac): stream original video | ||
| * MKV: remux video | |||
Synology 1 bay diskstation DLNA Certified® media server
DS116 can serve as your primary media server, with the capability to host digital multimedia content for local or remote playback. Once connected to a router, DS116 streams music, photos, and videos to DLNA-compliant devices, such as DLNA TVs or gaming consoles without any pre-configuration.
Comparing new DS116 with previous DS115 diskstation model
| Model Name | The Synology DS116
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The Synology DS115
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| CPU Model | Marvell Armada 385 88F6820 | Marvell Armada 375 88F6720 |
| CPU Architecture | 32-bit | 32-bit |
| CPU Frequency | Dual Core 1.8 GHz | Dual Core 800 MHz |
| System Memory
USB 3.0 Port esata |
1 GB DDR3
1x – |
512 MB DDR3
1x 1x |
Diskstation price with drives
| Disk-less unit £135.60 | The Synology DS116
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The Synology DS116
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| WD Red Drives | £190 – 1TB | £188 – 2TB |
| Seagate NAS Drives | £216 – 1TB | £211 – 2TB |
For those with a low budget it might look still to expensive. But comparing this unit with regular network drive like Western Digital, it has much more functionality. Also user friendliness will be a way more attractive.
