Synology DS220+ (budget Plex option)
Synology
Hardware transcoding (with Plex Pass) handles 1080p streams efficiently
- Intel Celeron J4025 with hardware transcoding
- Plex Pass hardware transcoding compatible
- 2-bay expansion
Pros
- Hardware transcoding (with Plex Pass) handles 1080p streams efficiently
- Lower price, good entry point for Plex on a 2-drive setup
Cons
- Software 4K transcoding is too slow on Intel Celeron, hardware transcoding required for 4K
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