I have these 3 options available – which have more or less the same price;
ZYXEL NAS326
TS-228 QNAP TS-228
ASUSTOR AS-1002T
Which one would you prefer?
Answer: If this is only for storing your files, get the cheapest one. But if you need some more functions than that, that Qnap TS-228 . Qnap will offer you similar functions like Dropbox version control. Also many apps you can choose from.
ASUSTOR AS-1002T
- CPU: Marvell ARMADA-385 1GHz (Dual-Core) Processor
- Hardware encryption engine integrated
- Memory: 512MB (not expandable)
- HDD: 2 x SATA3 6Gb/s; 3.5″ HDD Compatibility
- Maximum Internal Raw Capacity: 20 TB (10 TB HDD X 2, Capacity may vary by RAID types)
- Maximum Single Volume Size: 16TB
- Expansion: USB 3.0 x 2
- Network: Gigabit Ethernet x 1
- Output: N/A
- System Fan: 70mm x 1
- Power Supply Unit / Adapter: 65W x1
- Input Power Voltage: 100V to 240V AC
- Certification: FCC, CE, VCCI, BSMI, C-TICK
- Power Consumption: 13.2W (Operation);
6.6W (Disk Hibernation); ² - Noise Level: 18.6dB (HDD idle)
- Operation Temperature: 0°C~40°C (32°F~104°F)
- Humidity: 5% to 95% RH
QNAP TS-228
| CPU | ARM® v7 1.1 GHz Dual-core |
|---|---|
| System memory | 1GB DDR3 RAM |
| Flash Memory | 4 GB |
| Hard Disk Drive | 2 x 3.5″ SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s HDDs
* Maximum single volume: 10TB |
| LAN Port | 1 x Gigabit RJ-45 Ethernet port |
| USB Port | 1 X USB 3.0 (Front) 1 X USB 2.0 (Rear) |
| LED Indicators | HDD 1-2, LAN, Status, USB |
| Buttons | Power/Status, USB One-Touch-Backup, reset |
ZYXEL NAS326
CPU
- Marvell Armada 380 1.3 GHz
Memory
- DDR3 512 MB
| Power Consumption Operational | 28 Watt |
| Interfaces | 1 x Ethernet 1000Base-T – RJ-45 ¦ 2 x USB 3.0 – Type A ¦ 1 x USB 2.0 – Type A |
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