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QNAP TS-228A vs QNAP TS-230

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The quick verdict

TS-228A2 ahead
TS-2302 ahead
  • Spec leadeach leads on 2 of 5 differing specs
  • Best forTS-228A for anyone running it 24/7 on little power
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Spec ruler

Chart placing the QNAP TS-228A and the QNAP TS-230 on a 0 to 100 ruler for each spec within the category
Longer bars mean a better value within the category (top %). The numbers are the actual specs.

In short

Bottom line. Of the 5 specs that differ, the QNAP TS-228A leads on 2 (weight and volume) and the QNAP TS-230 on 2 (base RAM and max RAM); 1 is within 2%. On our small-office file server index, the TS-230 scores 18/100 against 14/100.

Using the 12 specs published on QNAP's official hardware specification pages, here is how the QNAP TS-228A and QNAP TS-230 compare. Base RAM: the TS-230 at 2 GB versus 1 GB for the TS-228A, 1 GB higher (2.0x). Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-230 ranks in the bottom 14% and the TS-228A in the bottom 6%. The TS-230 leads on max RAM, 2 GB to 1 GB, 2.0x. Among 219 QNAP models, the TS-230 ranks in the bottom 6% and the TS-228A in the bottom 5%. On weight, the TS-228A posts 0.69 kg and the TS-230 1.98 kg, a gap of 1.29 kg. Among 212 QNAP models, the TS-228A ranks in the top 1% and the TS-230 in the top 10%. Volume: the TS-228A at 2.11 L versus 2.66 L for the TS-230, 0.55 L lower (1.3x). Among 217 QNAP models, the TS-228A ranks in the top 2% and the TS-230 in the top 3%.

Key differences 3

WeightTS-228A leads

  • TS-228A 0.69 kg vs the TS-230 at 1.98 kg
  • the TS-228A: 1.29 kg lighter
  • among 212 QNAP models: TS-228A in the top 1%, TS-230 in the top 10%

1.29 kg lighter (about 1 1.5 L bottles)

Base RAMTS-230 leads

  • TS-230 2 GB vs the TS-228A at 1 GB
  • the TS-230 has 2.0x the base RAM
  • among 219 QNAP models: TS-230 in the bottom 14%, TS-228A in the bottom 6%

2 GB out of the box for several apps

Max RAMTS-230 leads

  • TS-230 2 GB vs the TS-228A at 1 GB
  • the TS-230 has 2.0x the max RAM
  • among 219 QNAP models: TS-230 in the bottom 6%, TS-228A in the bottom 5%

Upgradable to 2 GB later

Key specs at a glance

Key specs at a glance
SpecTS-228ATS-230
Weight0.69 kgWINtop 1%1.98 kgtop 10%
Base RAM1 GBbottom 6%2 GBWINbottom 14%
Max RAM1 GBbottom 5%2 GBWINbottom 6%
Volume2.11 LWINtop 2%2.66 Ltop 3%
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Full specifications
SpecTS-228ATS-230
Drive bays2bottom 11%2bottom 11%
CPU cores4top 22%4top 22%
Boost clock1.4 GHzbottom 3%1.4 GHzbottom 3%
Base RAM1 GBbottom 6%2 GBWINbottom 14%
Max RAM1 GBbottom 5%2 GBWINbottom 6%
Max LAN speed1 Gbpsbottom 22%1 Gbpsbottom 22%
LAN ports1bottom 8%1bottom 8%
USB ports3bottom 27%3bottom 27%
Weight0.69 kgWINtop 1%1.98 kgtop 10%
Volume2.11 LWINtop 2%2.66 Ltop 3%
Operating power12.1 Wtop 3%12.3 Wtop 4%
Warranty2 yrbottom 35%2 yrbottom 35%
Derived metrics
Metric (0–100)TS-228ATS-230
Performance percentile2.14.9WIN
Lightness percentile99.1WIN90
Compactness percentile98.6WIN97.2
Small office fit1418WIN
10GbE video editing fit01WIN
Low-power compact 24/7 fit86WIN85

The details

How to choose

  • Weight matters most → the TS-228A (0.69 kg vs 1.98 kg)
  • Base RAM matters most → the TS-230 (2 GB vs 1 GB)

More TS-228A leads

  • Volume: 2.11 L vs 2.66 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 6.14 W

Combined metrics

  • Weight per bay: TS-228A 0.35 kg vs 0.99 kg
  • Memory headroom (max minus base): 0 GB on both

Within 2%

  • Operating power: TS-228A 12.1 W, TS-230 12.3 W

Same on both

  • drive bays 2, CPU cores 4, boost clock 1.4 GHz, max LAN speed 1 Gbps
  • LAN ports 1, USB ports 3, warranty 2 years

Use-case scores

  • Small-office file server: TS-230 18 vs 14
  • 10GbE video editing: TS-230 1 vs 0
  • Low-power compact 24/7 use: TS-228A 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-228A or the QNAP TS-230?
The TS-230, with 2 GB against 1 GB for the TS-228A.
Which is lighter, the QNAP TS-228A or the QNAP TS-230?
The TS-228A, with 0.69 kg against 1.98 kg for the TS-230.
Which use cases suit the QNAP TS-228A and the QNAP TS-230?
Low-power compact 24/7 use: the TS-228A. (based on our own use-case index)