Side-by-side specifications of the Synology DS107 and DS107+, from official datasheets. Differences are highlighted.
| DS107 | DS107+ | |
| CPU | 500 MHz | 500 MHz |
| Cores / threads | 1/1 | 1 core / 1 thread |
| RAM (base) | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| RAM (max) | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Drive bays | 1 | 1 |
| Expandable to | 0 | 0 |
| M.2 slots | 0 | 0 |
| Network | 1× Gigabit Ethernet | 1× Gigabit Ethernet |
| 10GbE | no | no |
| Max raw capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Hot-swap | no | no |
| Form factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Power consumption | 17 W / 8.6 W | 17 W / 8.6 W |
| DSM at launch | — | — |
Choose the DS107+ if you want the only meaningful step up: it has a faster CPU and a much higher RAM ceiling, so it will handle heavier multitasking better. Both are single-bay units with no expansion, no 10GbE, and no M.2 support, so if you need those features, neither is the right choice.