Best Overall
Synology DiskStation DS220+
Synology
DSM software is the most polished NAS interface available, Plex, photo backup, and file sync apps are well-integrated
- 2-bay drive enclosure
- Intel Celeron J4025 dual-core
- 2GB DDR4 ECC RAM (expandable to 6GB)
- Synology DSM 7 operating system
Pros
- DSM software is the most polished NAS interface available, Plex, photo backup, and file sync apps are well-integrated
- Transcoding support handles 4K video playback without client-side processing
- Drive compatibility list is extensive, most major NAS-optimized hard drives are verified
Cons
- Diskless, drives sold separately (add the cost of two WD Red or Seagate IronWolf drives)
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