Side-by-side specifications of the Synology DS214play and DS218play, from official datasheets. Differences are highlighted.
| DS214play | DS218play | |
| CPU | Intel Atom dual-core 1.6 GHz | Realtek RTD1296 1.4 GHz |
| Cores / threads | 2 cores / 2 threads | 4 cores / 4 threads |
| RAM (base) | 1 GB DDR3 | 1 GB DDR4 |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Drive bays | 2 | 2 |
| Expandable to | 0 | 0 |
| M.2 slots | 0 | 0 |
| Network | 1x Gigabit Ethernet | 1 x 1GbE RJ-45 |
| 10GbE | no | no |
| Max raw capacity | 8 TB | 20 TB raw (2 x 10 TB) |
| Hot-swap | yes | no |
| Form factor | Desktop | 2-bay tower |
| Released | 2013 | 2018 |
| Power consumption | — | 16.79 W / 5.16 W |
| DSM at launch | — | — |