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QNAP TS-131P vs QNAP TS-231P
The quick verdict
- Lower power drawQNAP TS-131Pdraws 11.6 W, 4 W less than the TS-231P
- Leads on more specsQNAP TS-131P3 of 5 differing specs (weight 1.16 kg, volume 2.7 L)
- Best forTS-131P 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-131P leads on 3 (weight, volume, and operating power) and the QNAP TS-231P on 2 (drive bays and LAN ports). On our small-office file server index, the TS-231P scores 14/100 against 7/100.
Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-131P and QNAP TS-231P compare. Drive bays: the TS-231P at 2 bays versus 1 bay for the TS-131P, 1 bay more (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-231P ranks in the bottom 11% and the TS-131P in the bottom 3%. The TS-231P leads on LAN ports, 2 ports to 1 port, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-231P ranks in the bottom 38% and the TS-131P in the bottom 8%. On weight, the TS-131P posts 1.16 kg and the TS-231P 1.35 kg, a gap of 0.19 kg. Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-131P ranks in the top 2% and the TS-231P in the top 3%. Volume: the TS-131P at 2.7 L versus 3.78 L for the TS-231P, 1.08 L lower (1.4x). Among 217 QNAP models, the TS-131P ranks in the top 4% and the TS-231P in the top 7%.
Key differences 3
Drive baysTS-231P leads
- TS-231P 2 bays vs the TS-131P at 1 bay
- the TS-231P has 2.0x the drive bays
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-231P in the bottom 11%, TS-131P in the bottom 3%
With 8 TB drives: 16 TB vs 8 TB raw
LAN portsTS-231P leads
- TS-231P 2 ports vs the TS-131P at 1 port
- the TS-231P has 2.0x the LAN ports
- among 219 QNAP models: TS-231P in the bottom 38%, TS-131P in the bottom 8%
2 ports for link bonding or separate networks
VolumeTS-131P leads
- TS-131P 2.7 L vs the TS-231P at 3.78 L
- the TS-131P: 1.08 L smaller
- among 217 QNAP models: TS-131P in the top 4%, TS-231P in the top 7%
1.07 L smaller on the shelf
Key specs at a glance
| Spec | TS-131P | TS-231P |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 1bottom 3% | 2WINbottom 11% |
| LAN ports | 1bottom 8% | 2WINbottom 38% |
| Volume | 2.7 LWINtop 4% | 3.78 Ltop 7% |
| Operating power | 11.6 WWINtop 2% | 15.6 Wtop 7% |
| Weight | 1.16 kgWINtop 2% | 1.35 kgtop 3% |
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| Spec | TS-131P | TS-231P |
|---|---|---|
| Drive bays | 1bottom 3% | 2WINbottom 11% |
| CPU cores | 2bottom 9% | 2bottom 9% |
| Boost clock | 1.7 GHzbottom 19% | 1.7 GHzbottom 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% | 2WINbottom 38% |
| USB ports | 3bottom 27% | 3bottom 27% |
| Weight | 1.16 kgWINtop 2% | 1.35 kgtop 3% |
| Volume | 2.7 LWINtop 4% | 3.78 Ltop 7% |
| Operating power | 11.6 WWINtop 2% | 15.6 Wtop 7% |
| Warranty | 2 yrbottom 35% | 2 yrbottom 35% |
| Metric (0–100) | TS-131P | TS-231P |
|---|---|---|
| Performance percentile | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Lightness percentile | 98.1WIN | 97.2 |
| Compactness percentile | 96.1WIN | 92.8 |
| Small office fit | 7 | 14WIN |
| 10GbE video editing fit | 0 | 0 |
| Low-power compact 24/7 fit | 85WIN | 80 |
The details
How to choose
- Volume matters most → the TS-131P (2.7 L vs 3.78 L)
- Drive bays matters most → the TS-231P (2 bays vs 1 bay)
More TS-131P leads
- Operating power: 11.6 W vs 15.6 W
- Weight: 1.16 kg vs 1.35 kg
Combined metrics
- Total built-in LAN bandwidth (sum of port speeds): TS-231P 2 Gbps vs 1 Gbps
- Operating power per bay: TS-231P 7.8 W vs 11.6 W
Combined metrics
- Weight per bay: TS-231P 0.68 kg vs 1.16 kg
- Memory headroom (max minus base): 0 GB on both
Same on both
- CPU cores 2, boost clock 1.7 GHz, base RAM 1 GB, max RAM 1 GB
- max LAN speed 1 Gbps, USB ports 3, warranty 2 years
Use-case scores
- Small-office file server: TS-231P 14 vs 7
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-131P 85 vs 80
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-131P or the QNAP TS-231P?
- The TS-231P, with 2 bays against 1 bay for the TS-131P.
- Which draws less power, the QNAP TS-131P or the QNAP TS-231P?
- The TS-131P, with 11.6 W against 15.6 W for the TS-231P.
- Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-131P or the QNAP TS-231P?
- The TS-131P, with 1.16 kg against 1.35 kg for the TS-231P.
- Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-131P and the QNAP TS-231P?
- Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-131P. (based on our own use-case index)