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QNAP TS-130 vs QNAP TS-131P
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-130draws 7.29 W, 4.3 W less than the TS-131P
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-1304 of 6 differing specs (CPU cores 4, weight 0.61 kg)
- Best forTS-130 for anyone running it 24/7 on little power
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 6 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-130 leads on 4 (CPU cores, weight, volume, and 1 more) and the QNAP TS-131P on 2 (boost clock and USB ports). On our low-power compact 24/7 use index, the TS-130 scores 90/100 against 85/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-130 and QNAP TS-131P compare. CPU cores: the TS-130 at 4 cores versus 2 cores for the TS-131P, 2 cores more (2.0x). Among 204 QNAP models, the TS-130 ranks in the top 22% and the TS-131P in the bottom 9%. The TS-131P leads on boost clock, 1.7 GHz to 1.4 GHz, 1.2x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-131P ranks in the bottom 19% and the TS-130 in the bottom 3%. On USB ports, the TS-131P posts 3 ports and the TS-130 2 ports, a gap of 1 port. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-131P ranks in the bottom 27% and the TS-130 in the bottom 9%. Weight: the TS-130 at 0.61 kg versus 1.16 kg for the TS-131P, 0.55 kg lower (1.9x). Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-130 ranks in the top 1% and the TS-131P in the top 2%.
Key differences 3
CPU coresTS-130 leads
- TS-130 4 cores vs the TS-131P at 2 cores
- the TS-130 has 2.0x the CPU cores
- among 204 QNAP models: TS-130 in the top 22%, TS-131P in the bottom 9%
4 cores for backups and transcodes at once
WeightTS-130 leads
- TS-130 0.61 kg vs the TS-131P at 1.16 kg
- the TS-130: 0.55 kg lighter
- among 212 QNAP models: TS-130 in the top 1%, TS-131P in the top 2%
Operating powerTS-130 leads
- TS-130 7.29 W vs the TS-131P at 11.6 W
- the TS-130: 4.31 W less power
- among 208 QNAP models: TS-130 in the top 1%, TS-131P in the top 2%
about 37.9 kWh less per year if left on 24/7
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-130 | TS-131P |
|---|---|---|
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Weight | 0.61 kgWINtop 1% | 1.16 kgtop 2% |
| Operating power | 7.29 WWINtop 1% | 11.6 Wtop 2% |
| USB ports | 2bottom 9% | 3WINbottom 27% |
| Volume | 1.95 LWINtop 1% | 2.7 Ltop 4% |
| Boost clock | 1.4 GHzbottom 3% | 1.7 GHzWINbottom 19% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-130 | TS-131P |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 1bottom 3% | 1bottom 3% |
| CPU cores | 4WINtop 22% | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 1.4 GHzbottom 3% | 1.7 GHzWINbottom 19% |
| Base RAM | 1 GBbottom 6% | 1 GBbottom 6% |
| Max RAM | 1 GBbottom 5% | 1 GBbottom 5% |
| Max LAN speed | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% | 1 Gbpsbottom 22% |
| LAN ports | 1bottom 8% | 1bottom 8% |
| USB ports | 2bottom 9% | 3WINbottom 27% |
| Weight | 0.61 kgWINtop 1% | 1.16 kgtop 2% |
| Volume | 1.95 LWINtop 1% | 2.7 Ltop 4% |
| Operating power | 7.29 WWINtop 1% | 11.6 Wtop 2% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-130 | TS-131P |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 2.1WIN | 0.5 |
| Lightness percentile | 99.5WIN | 98.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 99.1WIN | 96.1 |
| Small office fit | 7 | 7 |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 0 | 0 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 90WIN | 85 |
The details
How to choose
- CPU cores matters most → the TS-130 (4 cores vs 2 cores)
- USB ports matters most → the TS-131P (3 ports vs 2 ports)
More TS-130 leads
- Volume: 1.95 L vs 2.7 L
More TS-131P leads
- USB ports: 3 ports vs 2 ports
- Boost clock: 1.7 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-130 7.29 W vs 11.6 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-130 0.61 kg vs 1.16 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 0 GB on both
Same on both
- drive bays 1, base RAM 1 GB, max RAM 1 GB
- max LAN speed 1 Gbps, LAN ports 1, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-130 90 vs 85
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-130 or the QNAP TS-131P?
- The TS-130, with 7.29 W against 11.6 W for the TS-131P.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-130 or the QNAP TS-131P?
- The TS-130, with 0.61 kg against 1.16 kg for the TS-131P.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-130 and the QNAP TS-131P?
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-130. (based on our own use-case index)