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QNAP TS-131K vs QNAP TS-133
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-133draws 7.32 W, 4.3 W less than the TS-131K
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-1336 of 6 differing specs (boost clock 1.8 GHz, base RAM 2 GB)
- Best forTS-133 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. The QNAP TS-133 leads on all 6 specs that differ (boost clock, base RAM, max RAM, and 3 more). 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-131K and QNAP TS-133 compare. Boost clock: the TS-133 at 1.8 GHz versus 1.7 GHz for the TS-131K, 0.1 GHz higher. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-133 ranks in the bottom 20% and the TS-131K in the bottom 19%. 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-131K in the bottom 6%. On max RAM, the TS-133 posts 2 GB and the TS-131K 1 GB, a gap of 1 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-133 ranks in the bottom 6% and the TS-131K in the bottom 5%. Weight: the TS-133 at 0.97 kg versus 1.19 kg for the TS-131K, 0.22 kg lower (1.2x). Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-133 ranks in the top 2% and the TS-131K in the top 3%.
Key differences 3
Base RAMTS-133 leads
- TS-133 2 GB vs the TS-131K at 1 GB
- the TS-133 has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-133 in the bottom 14%, TS-131K in the bottom 6%
2 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMTS-133 leads
- TS-133 2 GB vs the TS-131K at 1 GB
- the TS-133 has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-133 in the bottom 6%, TS-131K in the bottom 5%
Upgradable to 2 GB later
Operating powerTS-133 leads
- TS-133 7.32 W vs the TS-131K at 11.6 W
- the TS-133: 4.28 W less power
- among 208 QNAP models: TS-133 in the top 1%, TS-131K in the top 2%
about 37.7 kWh less per year if left on 24/7
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-131K | TS-133 |
|---|---|---|
| Base RAM | 1 GBbottom 6% | 2 GBWINbottom 14% |
| Max RAM | 1 GBbottom 5% | 2 GBWINbottom 6% |
| Operating power | 11.6 Wtop 2% | 7.32 WWINtop 1% |
| Volume | 2.7 Ltop 4% | 1.94 LWINtop 1% |
| Weight | 1.19 kgtop 3% | 0.97 kgWINtop 2% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 1.8 GHzWINbottom 20% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-131K | TS-133 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 1bottom 3% | 1bottom 3% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 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 | 2bottom 9% | 2bottom 9% |
| Weight | 1.19 kgtop 3% | 0.97 kgWINtop 2% |
| Volume | 2.7 Ltop 4% | 1.94 LWINtop 1% |
| Operating power | 11.6 Wtop 2% | 7.32 WWINtop 1% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-131K | TS-133 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 3.6 | 5.7WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 97.6 | 98.6WIN |
| Compactness percentile | 96.1 | 99.5WIN |
| Small office fit | 7 | 11WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 1 | 1 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 85 | 90WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Base RAM matters most → the TS-133 (2 GB vs 1 GB)
More TS-133 leads
- Volume: 1.94 L vs 2.7 L
- Weight: 0.97 kg vs 1.19 kg
- Boost clock: 1.8 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 1 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-133 7.32 W vs 11.6 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-133 0.97 kg vs 1.19 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, USB ports 2, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-133 11 vs 7
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-133 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 takes more RAM, the QNAP TS-131K or the QNAP TS-133?
- The TS-133, with 2 GB against 1 GB for the TS-131K.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-131K or the QNAP TS-133?
- The TS-133, with 7.32 W against 11.6 W for the TS-131K.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-131K or the QNAP TS-133?
- The TS-133, with 0.97 kg against 1.19 kg for the TS-131K.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-131K and the QNAP TS-133?
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-133. (based on our own use-case index)