Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Still using old APC UPS units and guessing battery life? This smart UPS changes the game completely.
In this video, I test the Volley Cube W150 Smart UPS with multiple NAS brands including Synology, QNAP, WD, TerraMaster, and more to see if it actually works, how smart it really is, and whether it’s worth upgrading.
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Smart NAS UPS (150W LiFePO4)
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APC UPS (Traditional Backup)
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📩 Contact for review samples or brand collaboration: reviews@nascompares.com
If you want a comparison between this and UGREEN UPS or APC, let me know.
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🕒 Chapter Timestamps
00:00 Old APC vs Smart UPS
00:23 What Is Volley Cube W150 UPS
00:41 Battery Life & Runtime Explained
00:58 LiFePO4 Safety & Lifespan
01:14 Smart Features Overview
01:30 1ms Switchover Advantage
01:48 Built-in Wake-on-LAN
02:05 Power Monitoring Per Device
02:23 Noise Levels (Silent Operation)
02:43 Power Specs & Limits
02:57 LCD Screen & App Setup
03:14 Ports & Connectivity
03:32 Adapters & Compatibility
03:50 WD NAS Test
04:11 WD UPS Detection Result
04:30 QNAP Test & Detection
04:49 Synology Test & Auto Shutdown
05:25 TerraMaster Test
05:44 UGREEN NAS Test
06:04 Asustor Test (Fails Detection)
06:26 Windows PC Test
06:46 Umbrel & Mini Server Test
07:20 Larger NAS Power Test
07:56 Real World Usage Summary
08:16 Runtime Expectations
08:35 Key Features Recap
08:54 Final Thoughts & Value
Still using old APC UPS units and guessing battery life? This smart UPS changes the game completely.
In this video, I test the Volley Cube W150 Smart UPS with multiple NAS brands including Synology, QNAP, WD, TerraMaster, and more to see if it actually works, how smart it really is, and whether it’s worth upgrading.
⸻
🛒 Shopping List (Affiliate Links)
Products on Amazon
Smart NAS UPS (150W LiFePO4)
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/qMx9F650fK4&u=https://amzn.to/4uY8nyD
APC UPS (Traditional Backup)
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/qMx9F650fK4&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=APC+UPS+battery+backup&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/qMx9F650fK4&u=https://shop.wallecube.com/product/w150
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/qMx9F650fK4&u=https://shop.wallecube.com/product/w180
Support Us
Patreon
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/qMx9F650fK4&u=https://www.patreon.com/NAScompares
Ko-Fi
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/qMx9F650fK4&u=https://ko-fi.com/nascompares
Other ways to support
nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/qMx9F650fK4&u=https://nascompares.com/support-nas-passion
📩 Contact for review samples or brand collaboration: reviews@nascompares.com
If you want a comparison between this and UGREEN UPS or APC, let me know.
⸻
🕒 Chapter Timestamps
00:00 Old APC vs Smart UPS
00:23 What Is Volley Cube W150 UPS
00:41 Battery Life & Runtime Explained
00:58 LiFePO4 Safety & Lifespan
01:14 Smart Features Overview
01:30 1ms Switchover Advantage
01:48 Built-in Wake-on-LAN
02:05 Power Monitoring Per Device
02:23 Noise Levels (Silent Operation)
02:43 Power Specs & Limits
02:57 LCD Screen & App Setup
03:14 Ports & Connectivity
03:32 Adapters & Compatibility
03:50 WD NAS Test
04:11 WD UPS Detection Result
04:30 QNAP Test & Detection
04:49 Synology Test & Auto Shutdown
05:25 TerraMaster Test
05:44 UGREEN NAS Test
06:04 Asustor Test (Fails Detection)
06:26 Windows PC Test
06:46 Umbrel & Mini Server Test
07:20 Larger NAS Power Test
07:56 Real World Usage Summary
08:16 Runtime Expectations
08:35 Key Features Recap
08:54 Final Thoughts & Value
