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QNAP TS-130 vs QNAP TS-228A
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-130draws 7.29 W, 4.8 W less than the TS-228A
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-1303 of 5 differing specs (weight 0.61 kg, volume 1.95 L)
- Best forTS-130 for anyone running it 24/7 on little power
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Spec ruler
In short
Bottom line. Of the 5 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-130 leads on 3 (weight, volume, and operating power) and the QNAP TS-228A on 2 (drive bays and USB ports). On our small-office file server index, the TS-228A scores 14/100 against 7/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-130 and QNAP TS-228A compare. Drive bays: the TS-228A at 2 bays versus 1 bay for the TS-130, 1 bay more (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-228A ranks in the bottom 11% and the TS-130 in the bottom 3%. The TS-228A leads on USB ports, 3 ports to 2 ports, 1.5x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-228A ranks in the bottom 27% and the TS-130 in the bottom 9%. On weight, the TS-130 posts 0.61 kg and the TS-228A 0.69 kg, a gap of 0.08 kg. Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-130 ranks in the top 1% and the TS-228A in the top 1%. Volume: the TS-130 at 1.95 L versus 2.11 L for the TS-228A, 0.16 L lower. Among 217 QNAP models, the TS-130 ranks in the top 1% and the TS-228A in the top 2%.
Key differences 3
Drive baysTS-228A leads
- TS-228A 2 bays vs the TS-130 at 1 bay
- the TS-228A has 2.0x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-228A in the bottom 11%, TS-130 in the bottom 3%
With 8 TB drives: 16 TB vs 8 TB raw
Operating powerTS-130 leads
- TS-130 7.29 W vs the TS-228A at 12.1 W
- the TS-130: 4.81 W less power
- among 208 QNAP models: TS-130 in the top 1%, TS-228A in the top 3%
about 42 kWh less per year if left on 24/7
USB portsTS-228A leads
- TS-228A 3 ports vs the TS-130 at 2 ports
- the TS-228A has 1.5x the USB ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-228A in the bottom 27%, TS-130 in the bottom 9%
1 more USB for drives or a UPS
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-130 | TS-228A |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 1bottom 3% | 2WINbottom 11% |
| Operating power | 7.29 WWINtop 1% | 12.1 Wtop 3% |
| USB ports | 2bottom 9% | 3WINbottom 27% |
| Weight | 0.61 kgWINtop 1% | 0.69 kgtop 1% |
| Volume | 1.95 LWINtop 1% | 2.11 Ltop 2% |
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| Spec | TS-130 | TS-228A |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 1bottom 3% | 2WINbottom 11% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 1.4 GHzbottom 3% | 1.4 GHzbottom 3% |
| 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% | 0.69 kgtop 1% |
| Volume | 1.95 LWINtop 1% | 2.11 Ltop 2% |
| Operating power | 7.29 WWINtop 1% | 12.1 Wtop 3% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-130 | TS-228A |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Lightness percentile | 99.5WIN | 99.1 |
| Compactness percentile | 99.1WIN | 98.6 |
| Small office fit | 7 | 14WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 0 | 0 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 90WIN | 86 |
The details
How to choose
- Operating power matters most → the TS-130 (7.29 W vs 12.1 W)
- Drive bays matters most → the TS-228A (2 bays vs 1 bay)
More TS-130 leads
- Weight: 0.61 kg vs 0.69 kg
- Volume: 1.95 L vs 2.11 L
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 1 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-228A 6.05 W vs 7.29 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-228A 0.35 kg vs 0.61 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 0 GB on both
Same on both
- CPU cores 4, boost clock 1.4 GHz, base RAM 1 GB, max RAM 1 GB
- max LAN speed 1 Gbps, LAN ports 1, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-228A 14 vs 7
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-130 90 vs 86
Use-case scores are Specotomy's own index, computed by fixed rules from official manufacturer specs; they are not manufacturer scores.
FAQ
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-130 or the QNAP TS-228A?
- The TS-228A, with 2 bays against 1 bay for the TS-130.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-130 or the QNAP TS-228A?
- The TS-130, with 7.29 W against 12.1 W for the TS-228A.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-130 or the QNAP TS-228A?
- The TS-130, with 0.61 kg against 0.69 kg for the TS-228A.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-130 and the QNAP TS-228A?
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-130. (based on our own use-case index)