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QNAP TS-131K vs QNAP TS-233
The quick verdict
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-2336 of 8 differing specs (drive bays 2, boost clock 2 GHz)
- Best forTS-233 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 8 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-131K leads on 1 (weight) and the QNAP TS-233 on 6 (drive bays, boost clock, base RAM, and 3 more); 1 is within 2%. On our small-office file server index, the TS-233 scores 18/100 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-233 compare. Drive bays: the TS-233 at 2 bays versus 1 bay for the TS-131K, 1 bay more (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-233 ranks in the bottom 11% and the TS-131K in the bottom 3%. The TS-233 leads on boost clock, 2 GHz to 1.7 GHz, 1.2x. Among 201 QNAP models, the TS-233 ranks in the bottom 27% and the TS-131K in the bottom 19%. On base RAM, the TS-233 posts 2 GB and the TS-131K 1 GB, a gap of 1 GB. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-233 ranks in the bottom 14% and the TS-131K in the bottom 6%. Max RAM: the TS-233 at 2 GB versus 1 GB for the TS-131K, 1 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-233 ranks in the bottom 6% and the TS-131K in the bottom 5%.
Key differences 3
Drive baysTS-233 leads
- TS-233 2 bays vs the TS-131K at 1 bay
- the TS-233 has 2.0x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-233 in the bottom 11%, TS-131K in the bottom 3%
With 8 TB drives: 16 TB vs 8 TB raw
Base RAMTS-233 leads
- TS-233 2 GB vs the TS-131K at 1 GB
- the TS-233 has 2.0x the base RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-233 in the bottom 14%, TS-131K in the bottom 6%
2 GB out of the box for several apps
Max RAMTS-233 leads
- TS-233 2 GB vs the TS-131K at 1 GB
- the TS-233 has 2.0x the max RAM
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-233 in the bottom 6%, TS-131K in the bottom 5%
Upgradable to 2 GB later
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-131K | TS-233 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 1bottom 3% | 2WINbottom 11% |
| Base RAM | 1 GBbottom 6% | 2 GBWINbottom 14% |
| Max RAM | 1 GBbottom 5% | 2 GBWINbottom 6% |
| USB ports | 2bottom 9% | 3WINbottom 27% |
| Weight | 1.19 kgWINtop 3% | 1.69 kgtop 10% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 2 GHzWINbottom 27% |
Show every spec
| Spec | TS-131K | TS-233 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 1bottom 3% | 2WINbottom 11% |
| CPU cores | 4top 22% | 4top 22% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 2 GHzWINbottom 27% |
| 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% | 3WINbottom 27% |
| Weight | 1.19 kgWINtop 3% | 1.69 kgtop 10% |
| Volume | 2.7 Ltop 4% | 2.69 Ltop 4% |
| Operating power | 11.6 Wtop 2% | 10.8 WWINtop 2% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-131K | TS-233 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 3.6 | 6.2WIN |
| Lightness percentile | 97.6WIN | 90.5 |
| Compactness percentile | 96.1 | 96.8WIN |
| Small office fit | 7 | 18WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 1 | 1 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 85 | 86WIN |
The details
How to choose
- Weight matters most → the TS-131K (1.19 kg vs 1.69 kg)
- Drive bays matters most → the TS-233 (2 bays vs 1 bay)
More TS-131K leads
- Weight: 1.19 kg vs 1.69 kg
More TS-233 leads
- USB ports: 3 ports vs 2 ports
- Boost clock: 2 GHz vs 1.7 GHz
- Operating power: 10.8 W vs 11.6 W
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): 1 Gbps on both
- Operating power per bay: TS-233 5.41 W vs 11.6 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-233 0.85 kg vs 1.19 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 0 GB on both
Within 2%
- Volume: TS-131K 2.7 L, TS-233 2.69 L
Same on both
- CPU cores 4, max LAN speed 1 Gbps, LAN ports 1, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-233 18 vs 7
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-233 86 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-233?
- The TS-233, with 2 GB against 1 GB for the TS-131K.
- Which has more drive bays, the QNAP TS-131K or the QNAP TS-233?
- The TS-233, with 2 bays against 1 bay for the TS-131K.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-131K or the QNAP TS-233?
- The TS-233, with 10.8 W against 11.6 W for the TS-131K.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-131K or the QNAP TS-233?
- The TS-131K, with 1.19 kg against 1.69 kg for the TS-233.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-131K and the QNAP TS-233?
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-233. (based on our own use-case index)