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QNAP TS-128A vs QNAP TS-133
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-128A4 of 7 differing specs (USB ports 3, weight 0.56 kg)
- Best forTS-128A for anyone running it 24/7 on little power
Rankings and scores come from the specs alone and are not affected by affiliate commissions.
Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 7 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-128A leads on 4 (USB ports, weight, volume, and 1 more) and the QNAP TS-133 on 3 (boost clock, base RAM, and max RAM). On our small-office file server index, the TS-133 scores 11/100 against 7/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-128A and QNAP TS-133 compare. Boost clock: the TS-133 at 1.8 GHz versus 1.4 GHz for the TS-128A, 0.4 GHz higher (1.3x). Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-133 ranks in the bottom 20% and the TS-128A in the bottom 3%. The TS-133 leads on base RAM, 2 GB to 1 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-133 ranks in the bottom 14% and the TS-128A in the bottom 6%. On max RAM, the TS-133 posts 2 GB and the TS-128A 1 GB, a gap of 1 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-133 ranks in the bottom 6% and the TS-128A in the bottom 5%. USB ports: the TS-128A at 3 ports versus 2 ports for the TS-133, 1 port more (1.5x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-128A ranks in the bottom 27% and the TS-133 in the bottom 9%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-133 leads
- TS-133 2 GB vs the TS-128A at 1 GB
- the TS-133 has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-133 in the bottom 14%, TS-128A in the bottom 6%
2 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMTS-133 leads
- TS-133 2 GB vs the TS-128A at 1 GB
- the TS-133 has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-133 in the bottom 6%, TS-128A in the bottom 5%
Upgradable to 2 GB later
WeightTS-128A leads
- TS-128A 0.56 kg vs the TS-133 at 0.97 kg
- the TS-128A: 0.41 kg lighter
- among 212 QNAP models: TS-128A in the top 1%, TS-133 in the top 2%
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-128A | TS-133 |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 1 GBbottom 6% | 2 GBWINbottom 14% |
| Max RAM | 1 GBbottom 5% | 2 GBWINbottom 6% |
| Weight | 0.56 kgWINtop 1% | 0.97 kgtop 2% |
| USB ports | 3WINbottom 27% | 2bottom 9% |
| Volume | 1.41 LWINtop 1% | 1.94 Ltop 1% |
| Boost clock | 1.4 GHzbottom 3% | 1.8 GHzWINbottom 20% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-128A | TS-133 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 1bottom 3% | 1bottom 3% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 1.4 GHzbottom 3% | 1.8 GHzWINbottom 20% |
| Base RAM | 1 GBbottom 6% | 2 GBWINbottom 14% |
| Max RAM | 1 GBbottom 5% | 2 GBWINbottom 6% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 1bottom 8% | 1bottom 8% |
| USB ports | 3WINbottom 27% | 2bottom 9% |
| Weight | 0.56 kgWINtop 1% | 0.97 kgtop 2% |
| Volume | 1.41 LWINtop 1% | 1.94 Ltop 1% |
| Operating power | 7.12 WWINtop 1% | 7.32 Wtop 1% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-128A | TS-133 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 2.1 | 5.7WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 100WIN | 98.6 |
| Compactness percentile | 100WIN | 99.5 |
| Small office fit | 7 | 11WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 0 | 1WIN |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 91WIN | 90 |
The details
How to choose
- Weight matters most → the TS-128A (0.56 kg vs 0.97 kg)
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-133 (2 GB vs 1 GB)
More TS-128A leads
- USB ports: 3 ports vs 2 ports
- Volume: 1.41 L vs 1.94 L
- Operating power: 7.12 W vs 7.32 W
More TS-133 leads
- Boost clock: 1.8 GHz vs 1.4 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 1 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-128A 7.12 W vs 7.32 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-128A 0.56 kg vs 0.97 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 0 GB on both
Same on both
- drive bays 1, CPU cores 4, max LAN speed 1 Gbps
- LAN ports 1, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-133 11 vs 7
- 10GbE video editing: TS-133 1 vs 0
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-128A 91 vs 90
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-128A or the QNAP TS-133?
- The TS-133, with 2 GB against 1 GB for the TS-128A.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-128A or the QNAP TS-133?
- The TS-128A, with 7.12 W against 7.32 W for the TS-133.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-128A or the QNAP TS-133?
- The TS-128A, with 0.56 kg against 0.97 kg for the TS-133.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-128A and the QNAP TS-133?
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-128A. (based on our own use-case index)