Side-by-side specifications of the Synology DS118 and DS218PLAY, from official datasheets. Differences are highlighted.
| DS118 | DS218PLAY | |
| CPU | Realtek RTD1296 | Realtek RTD1296 |
| Cores / threads | 4-core | 4-core / 4-thread |
| RAM (base) | 1 GB DDR4 | 1 GB DDR4 |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Drive bays | 1 | 2 |
| Expandable to | 0 | 0 |
| M.2 slots | 0 | 0 |
| Network | 1x 1GbE | 1x 1GbE RJ-45 |
| 10GbE | no | no |
| Max raw capacity | 10TB | 20 TB |
| Hot-swap | no | no |
| Form factor | desktop | 2-bay tower |
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |