Side-by-side specifications of the Synology DS111 and DS112, from official datasheets. Differences are highlighted.
| DS111 | DS112 | |
| CPU | 1.6 GHz | — |
| Cores / threads | 1 core / 1 thread | — |
| RAM (base) | 256 MB | — |
| RAM (max) | 256 MB | — |
| Drive bays | 1 | 1 |
| Expandable to | 0 | 0 |
| M.2 slots | 0 | 0 |
| Network | 1GbE x1 | 1x Gigabit Ethernet |
| 10GbE | no | no |
| Max raw capacity | 3 TB | 4TB |
| Hot-swap | no | no |
| Form factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Power consumption | 18.7 W / 7.7 W | — |
| DSM at launch | — | — |
Choose the DS112 if you want the newer, faster unit: it has a faster CPU and supports more RAM than the DS111. Neither model is a good fit if you need more bays or any expansion—both are single-bay boxes with no 10GbE and no M.2 support.