Synology balenie DS223J 2-Bay NAS + 2x16TB HDD

Equipped with a Realtek RTD1619B quad-core 1.7 GHz processor and 1 GB DDR4 memory, this Synology DS223j bundle delivers up to 32 TB of raw storage across two pre-installed 16 TB HAT3310 Plus hard drives, ready for centralized backup, file sharing, and multimedia streaming.

Overview

The Synology DS223j is a compact 2-bay desktop NAS designed for home and small office environments. It includes two Synology HAT3310 16 TB SATA HDDs, providing a total raw capacity of 32 TB. With support for Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR), RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, and Basic, you can balance performance and data protection according to your needs. The device runs on DiskStation Manager (DSM), Synology's intuitive operating system, offering a wide range of applications for backup, synchronization, and remote access.

What stands out

• Quad-core Realtek RTD1619B processor with 1 GB DDR4 RAM for smooth multitasking
• Two 16 TB Synology HAT3310 Plus drives included, totaling 32 TB raw capacity
• Gigabit Ethernet port for fast network transfers
• USB 3.2 Gen 1 and dual USB 2.0 ports for external storage and peripherals
• Low power consumption of just 16.35 W during access
• Quiet operation at only 14.6 dB(A) with a 92 mm fan
• Comprehensive backup and sync tools via Synology DSM

Technical details

• Drive bays: 2 (3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD compatible)
• Included drives: 2x 16 TB Synology HAT3310 Plus (SATA 6 Gb/s)
• Processor: Realtek RTD1619B quad-core 1.7 GHz
• Memory: 1 GB DDR4 non-ECC
• Network: 1x Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• USB: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 Type-A
• RAID support: SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1
• File system: Btrfs, EXT4
• Max single volume size: 108 TB
• Max concurrent connections: 100
• Power consumption (access): 16.35 W
• Fan: 92 mm
• Noise level: 14.6 dB(A)
• Operating system: Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM)
• Cloud integration: Synology Drive, Cloud Sync
• Multimedia support: Video Station, Audio Station, Photo Station

Our verdict

A turnkey 32 TB NAS solution that balances performance, capacity, and energy efficiency, ideal for home users and small offices seeking reliable centralized storage without the complexity of building a system from scratch.