Excellent for Mac Time Machine backups, and media serving
DS220+ a really wicked screaming cool NAS!
A great Plex server and NAS all in one
Top Negative Reviews
Multimedia features not so great..
QC Issues
very disappointing
Latch broke on first use, but everything else is good
Great NAS limited by NICs
Product Highlights:
Featured dual 1GbE LAN ports to support network failover, and with Link Aggregation enabled, DS220+ provides over 225 MB/s sequential read and 192 MB/s sequential write throughput. Data can be further protected with RAID 1 disk mirroring to prevent sudden drive failure.
Intel dual-core processor with AES-NI hardware encryption engine; 2 GB DDR4 memory (expandable up to 6 GB)
Access, share, and sync your data easily across different operating systems and devices.
Average 15% performance boost to photo indexing and other computing-intensive operations, as well as database response time.
By default, two camera licenses are installed; extra licenses can be purchased (CLP1, CLP4, or CLP8)
Brand : ‎Synology
Series : ‎DS220+
Item model number : ‎DS220+
Item Weight : ‎2.86 pounds
Product Dimensions : ‎6.5 x 4.25 x 9.14 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH : ‎6.5 x 4.25 x 9.14 inches
Initial Research Was Not Enough To Shed Light On Problems
Good product, except for trying to milk more money out of you.
Disappointed.
Great for single user, but NOT RELIABLE nor ROBUST for multiple-locations with multiple-users
6 days, 7+ failures
Product Highlights:
Size:2-bay; 2GB DDR3L Â |Â Style:DS218+ Â |Â Configuration:Single
Synology Disk Station DS218+ features a dual-core processor with AES-NI encryption acceleration and a transcoding engine, providing high-speed file transfers and supporting real-time 4K transcoding. DS218+ is ideal for protecting critical assets and sharing files across different platforms. Synology DS218+ is backed by Synology 2-year limited .
Encrypted sequential throughput performance at over 113 MB/s reading and 112 MB/s writing
Dual-core Processor with AES-NI encryption engine
2GB DDR3L memory (expandable up to 6GB)
Advanced Bars file system offering 65, 000 system-wide snapshots and 1, 024 snapshots per shared folder
Live transcoding of up to two concurrent H. 265/H. 264 4K video streaming
By default, two camera licenses are installed; extra licenses can be purchased (CLP1, CLP4, or CLP8)
RAM : ‎2 GB
Brand : ‎Synology
Series : ‎DiskStation Value
Item model number : ‎DS218+
Item Weight : ‎2.87 pounds
Product Dimensions : ‎9.14 x 4.25 x 6.5 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH : ‎9.14 x 4.25 x 6.5 inches
Synology NAS Rackstation (Diskless) (RS1619xs+), 4-bay; 8GB DDR4
‎Synology
More Details
9.2
Product rating
Product features
3.33
Online Popularity
1.87
Customer Positive Reviews
9.0
Customer Negative Reviews
1.0
Top Positive Reviews
No support for SHR or SHR-2 Raid.
Amazingly Loud fan noise + Amazing Performance
Excellent Product, Easy to Set Up
Good NAS
Powerhouse
Top Negative Reviews
No negative reviews yet.
Product Highlights:
Size:4-bay; 8GB DDR4 Â |Â Style:RS1619xs+ Â |Â Pattern Name:NAS
Synology Rack station RS1619xs+ is a high-performance 1U rack mount NAS with comprehensive storage, data backup, and collaboration applications, Suitable for small- to medium-sized businesses. RS1619xs+ simplifies data management, optimizes virtualization environments, and rapidly expands storage capacity with minimal time investment in setup and maintenance. Synology RS1619xs+ is backed by Synology 5-year limited warranty. CPU Model : Intel Xeon D-1527
Powerful 1U NAS for growing businesses, featuring a quad-core CPU with AES-NI and 8 GB (up to 64 GB) DDR4 ECC UDIMM
Built-in M.2 NV Me/SATA SSD slots for system Cache support; Operating Temperature: 5°C to 35°C (40°F to 95°F)
Excellent performance of over 1, 523 MB/s sequential reading and 136, 558 iSCSI random read IOPS
Optional 10GbE NIC support; scalable up to 16 drives with Synology RX1217/RX1217RP
Backed by Synology’s 5-year limited warranty & Synology replacement service (SRS)
Brand : ‎Synology
Item model number : ‎RS1619xs+
Item Weight : ‎17.99 pounds
Product Dimensions : ‎19.04 x 16.95 x 1.73 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH : ‎19.04 x 16.95 x 1.73 inches
Style:4-bay 4GB RAM Â |Â Size:NAS
The new-gen Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) trend has driven higher bandwidth demands for wired and wireless network connections. By integrating Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core 2.0 GHz processor and 2.5GbE connectivity, the TS-453D not only provides modern businesses an excellent NAS solution to upgrade to 2.5GbE environments for productive daily backup/restore tasks, but also provides gamers with ample storage for their vast game collections. Up to 5 Gbps transfer speeds can be made by setting port trunking with the two built-in 2.5GbE ports. The TS-453D also supports PCIe expansion, multi-cloud backup, cloud storage gateways, 4K HDMI output and real-time transcoding, alongside expandable storage capacity and feature-rich apps to perform as a cost-efficient, reliable 2.5GbE NAS.
Intel Celeron J4125 quad-core 2.0 GHz processor (burst up to 2.7 GHz)
Intel HD Graphics 600
4GB SO-DIMM DDR4 (Max 8GB)
4 x 3.5-inch drive bays (Diskless)
2 x 2.5GbE ports
1 x PCIe Gen 2 slot
3 x USB 2.0 ports
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x HDMI output
Brand : ‎QNAP
Series : ‎TS-453D-4G
Item model number : ‎TS-453D-4G
Item Weight : ‎5 pounds
Product Dimensions : ‎8.9 x 6.69 x 6.61 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH : ‎8.9 x 6.69 x 6.61 inches
Model:4-bay 4GB RAM Â |Â Capacity:NAS
The 4-bay TS-451D2 provides high storage potential for home and small business users to store, share, and back up files. Business users can leverage its dual-core Intel processor to enable seamless multi-user on-premises/remote access to work files, while home users can enjoy a high-quality multimedia experience with both streaming and direct 4K HDMI 2.0 output. Cloud Storage Gateways allow you to leverage your existing cloud storage to deploy a hybrid-cloud solution, while a built-in App Center provides a wide range of applications to add additional functionality to the TS-451D2.
Intel Celeron J4025 dual-core 2.0 GHz processor (burst up to 2.9 GHz)
Intel HD Graphics 600
4 GB SO-DIMM DDR4 RAM (Max 8GB)
4 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s (Diskless)
2 x Gigabit Ethernet Port (RJ45)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 port
1 x HDMI 2.0
Processor : ‎3 GHz celeron
RAM : ‎2 GB DDR4
Hard Drive : ‎3 HDD
Number of USB 3.0 Ports : ‎4
ASIN : B08JR1T4C3
Brand : ‎QNAP
Series : ‎TS-451D2-4G
Item model number : ‎TS-451D2-4G
Operating System : ‎QTS
Item Weight : ‎4.4 pounds
Product Dimensions : ‎12.57 x 12.1 x 10.01 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH : ‎12.57 x 12.1 x 10.01 inches
BUFFALO LinkStation 210 4TB Home Office Private Cloud Data Storage with Hard Drives Included
‎BUFFALO
More Details
8.4
Product rating
Product features
7.33
Online Popularity
10
Customer Positive Reviews
8.5
Customer Negative Reviews
1.5
Top Positive Reviews
Basic Drive That Automatically Restarts After Power Failure
Read this if you're worried about the 1 star reviews!
Bought for Time Machine network backup
Easy setup, not sure what all the bad reviews are all about!
good
Top Negative Reviews
Drive failure after 3 days.
Not for the faint hearted or impatient!
Hard Drives included are a disappointment! NOT NAS drives....
Very slow
Transfer Speeds Slow Despite Gigabit
Product Highlights:
Style:LinkStation 210 – 1 Drive Bay  | Size:4 TB
Buffalo's LinkStation 210 is an affordable and intuitive single-drive network storage device that comes equipped with a whole host of features, perfect for storing, sharing, serving and protecting your most important data.
Backup multiple PCs and Mac computers simultaneously and enjoy uninterrupted access to terabytes of storage on your network and over the Internet.
Budget-friendly DLNA-ready NAS device with Hard Drive included
Entry-class Personal cloud access and share your content anytime anywhere over the Internet
Easy to set up Plug into your router for instant network access
Consolidate storage and backup your PC & Mac computers
Stream videos and photos to your DLNA/UPnP connected devices
Built-in Bit Torrent client for simplified file downloading and management
4TB capacity – 1 Drive bay
Easy to use with your smartphone or tablet devices - no computer needed
TAA compliant - Made in Japan
Compatible Devices: PC, Mac, Android, Apple IOS
Hard Drive : ‎4 TB Mechanical Hard Disk
Brand : ‎BUFFALO
Series : ‎LinkStation LS210
Item model number : ‎LS210D0401
Hardware Platform : ‎PC;Mac;Android;Apple iOS
Operating System : ‎USB 3.0
Item Weight : ‎2.43 pounds
Product Dimensions : ‎9.45 x 3.31 x 8.67 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH : ‎9.45 x 3.31 x 8.67 inches
WD 4TB My Cloud Home Personal Cloud - WDBVXC0040HWT-NESN
‎Western Digital
More Details
8.2
Product rating
Product features
3.33
Online Popularity
10
Customer Positive Reviews
8.2
Customer Negative Reviews
1.8
Top Positive Reviews
Easy to Use, Easy to Manage
This is Great!
Replaced my Apple Airport Time Capsule
I got my own cloud
Excellent little Plex server.
Top Negative Reviews
Must Be On Internet - All The Time - No Way To Access Just Locally If Desired
Not a viable trade off for what should be just a internal network drive.
WiFi good, no wires option, not so good. Apps for Apple somewhat lacking.
Not Mycloud traditional!!
Does the job BUT
Product Highlights:
Capacity:4TB Â |Â Style:Single Drive
My Cloud Home is an easy-to-use personal storage device that plugs directly into your Wi-Fi router at home so you can save all your digital content in one central place. You can automatically back up the photos and videos on your phone, and wirelessly back up and sync all your PC and Mac computers and cloud accounts. Use the USB port to quickly import photos, videos and documents from other devices, like USB flash drives and external hard drives. Access, upload and share those photos and videos from anywhere with an internet connection using My Cloud Home apps for mobile, desktop and web. Use these simple apps for a smooth streaming experience of your personal videos to any device, anywhere. Compatibility-Supported Browsers-Internet Explorer 11 or higher, Microsoft Edge, Safari 8.0 or higher, Firefox 45 or later on supported Windows and macOS platforms, Google Chrome 50 or later on supported Windows and macOS platforms. Supported Streaming Options-H.264 via Android and iOS media playback, H.265 via Android and iOS media playback. Note- Compatibility may vary depending on user’s hardware configuration and operating system.
One central place to store all your photos, videos, music and files
Quick and simple setup from your phone
Auto backup for photos and videos on your phone
Backup for all your PC and Mac computers
2-year manufacturer's limited warranty
Brand : ‎Western Digital
Item model number : ‎WDBVXC0040HWT-NESN
Hardware Platform : ‎PC, Mac
Operating System : ‎Windows 7/8/8.1/10, Mac OS Sierra, El Capitan, Yosemite or Maverick, iOS 9 and 10 and Android KitKat (4.4), Lollipop, Marshmallow or Nougat
Item Weight : ‎2.31 pounds
Product Dimensions : ‎5.51 x 2.09 x 6.91 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH : ‎5.51 x 2.09 x 6.91 inches