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Given the price and performance of the TS-119P II and TS-219P II models, we have found that they bridge the gap in QNAP’s current lineup very well. Although the TS-119P II is now the most expensive single bay device QNAP offers, it is also by far their most powerful. When compared to its predecessor, the TS-119P+, users can enjoy improved performance and an upgraded design for a small price premium.
When testing the QNAP TS-119P II we were surprised by how well this product performed coupled with its extremely low power consumption. Incredibly this $260 device was able to rival the Synology DS411+ ($650) and even the Thecus N7700PRO ($1100) in a number of tests. Of course at the moment the TS-119P II is limited to a maximum storage capacity of 3TB, but for those that do not require any more storage this is an exceptional product. The TS-219P II costs $100 more at $360, but allows for two drives to be used, boosting the maximum storage capacity to 6TB. Overall the TS-219P II delivered the same performance as the TS-119P II, which is not surprising given they share the same internal hardware. Currently QNAP has more than half a dozen dual bay NAS devices on offer, and the TS-219P II is probably the best value option of the lot. When compared to the competition these new QNAP products also do very well. The latest Synology x11 product range features a number of primary contenders. The DS211 for example, which was featured in this review, costs $300 and was often much slower than the TS-119P II and TS-219P II, particularly when working with smaller files. Meanwhile the DS211+ costs considerably more at $400, yet features the same Marvell Kirkwood processor clocked at just 1.6GHz instead of 2.0GHz. For now it looks like QNAP has Synology beat for the best value performance single and dual bay NAS device. This is unlikely to change until Synology updates their latest x12 series with more affordable products, as the new DS712+ is geared towards business class users. The latest installment of the QNAP NAS management software is excellent as it complements the TS-119P II and TS-219P II very well. This software provides a huge array of features while remaining simple and easy enough to use for even the most novice users.
The only disappointing aspect of the new TS-x19P II series is the lack of USB 3.0 support, which was a feature we really appreciated when testing the TS-x59 Pro II units. Of course the TS-x19P II series is more budget orientated and there are no 1-bay or 2-bay devices in the same price range that provide USB 3.0 support. That said, had QNAP been able to include USB 3.0 it would have put the TS-x19P II series head and shoulders above the competition. Finally, QNAP are making some sharp looking products at the moment, and the TS-119P II and TS-219P II are products they can certainly be proud of. Anyone looking for an affordable yet speedy single bay or dual bay NAS should certainly check out these new models, as there really are no better solutions at this point in time. |
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monty |
Posted on: 11/09/2011 11:51 PM
I remember a few years ago buying a single bay NAS for this kind of money was a waste of time. Thanks for the article it got me excited about getting one  |
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Bluescreendeath |
Posted on: 11/10/2011 04:02 AM
Nice review but I still want to see you do one on those sweet looking Core i3 models! |
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sammy |
Posted on: 11/10/2011 08:32 PM
The TS-119P II looks ideal for my needs at home. I will look into getting one some more thank you. |
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scodd |
Posted on: 11/15/2011 12:32 AM
I just bought a p2x4 - 59, mb - 59, 4GB ram - 20, two hitachi deskstar 5400 2TB - (2)79 for a total of 297. Used old case and ps,, kb and mouse. Loaded ubuntu 11.1, soft raid1 and samba. Couldn't be better. |