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UniFi UNAS Pro – 6 MONTHS LATER

UniFi UNAS Pro: 6 Months On — A Measured Look at Ubiquiti’s First NAS UPDATE 09/25 – UniFi just launched 4 MORE new products into the UNAS lineup. Below are links to the reviews of the new systems, alongside where you can buy them. Be aware, UniFi are kind of famous for running out of […]

UniFi UNAS Pro NAS – SHOULD YOU BUY?

UniFi UNAS Pro – The Pros and Cons of their new NAS UPDATE 09/25 – UniFi just launched 4 MORE new products into the UNAS lineup. Below are links to the reviews of the new systems, alongside where you can buy them. Be aware, UniFi are kind of famous for running out of stock at […]

QNAP vs UniFi UNAS Pro – WHICH NAS SHOULD YOU BUY?

QNAP vs UniFi NAS: Home and Business NAS Comparison UPDATE 09/25 – UniFi just launched 4 MORE new products into the UNAS lineup. Below are links to the reviews of the new systems, alongside where you can buy them. Be aware, UniFi are kind of famous for running out of stock at launch, so if […]

Week 37 Tech Digest – Thunderbolt 5, AI NAS, ZFS Upgrades, SSD Innovations & Wi-Fi 7 Breakthroughs

Week 37 Tech Digest – Thunderbolt 5, AI NAS, ZFS Upgrades, SSD Innovations & Wi-Fi 7 Breakthroughs

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week37-2025.mp4 This week’s roundup brings a sweeping overview of the latest developments in NAS hardware, SSD technology, AI-powered infrastructure, and networking. Highlights include OWC’s Thunderbolt 5 dock with dual 10GbE, MINISFORUM’s award-winning N5 Pro AI NAS, and a wave of powerful new NAS systems from QNAP and ASUSTOR. NETGEAR and ASUS rolled out Wi-Fi 7 […]

QNAP Qu405, Qu605 and Qu805 NAS Revealed – New Home and SMB NAS for 2025

QNAP Qu405, Qu605 and Qu805 NAS Coming Soon for Home and SMB Users QNAP has officially launched the QuX05 series in the Eastern market, introducing three new desktop NAS systems: the Qu405 (4-bay), Qu605 (6-bay), and Qu805 (8-bay). Designed to refresh QNAP’s mid-range portfolio, these models target home users seeking centralised storage, creative professionals handling […]

QNAP Qu405, Qu605 and Qu805 NAS Revealed

QNAP Qu405, Qu605 and Qu805 NAS Coming Soon for Home and SMB Users QNAP has officially launched the QuX05 series in the Eastern market, introducing three new desktop NAS systems: the Qu405 (4-bay), Qu605 (6-bay), and Qu805 (8-bay). Designed to refresh QNAP’s mid-range portfolio, these models target home users seeking centralised storage, creative professionals handling […]

Super Budget 6 Port 10GbE Managed Switch Review (Is AliExpress Worth it?)

Does this Budget $140 AliExpress 10GbE Switch Deserve Your Data? The landscape of 10 Gigabit Ethernet networking has seen a significant shift over the past few years, with hardware that was once considered enterprise-only gradually trickling down to the consumer and prosumer market. Affordable multi-gig switches, particularly those with 2.5G or SFP-only configurations, are now […]

Best NAS for Under $249

Best NAS You Can Buy Right Now (Mid-2025) for Under $249 As personal data storage needs continue to grow in 2025, more users are seeking cost-effective alternatives to cloud services and monthly subscription platforms. Whether you’re backing up years of photos, hosting your own video library, or managing light business data locally, a dedicated NAS […]

Best NAS for Under $249 in 2025

Best NAS You Can Buy Right Now (Mid-2025) for Under $249 As personal data storage needs continue to grow in 2025, more users are seeking cost-effective alternatives to cloud services and monthly subscription platforms. Whether you’re backing up years of photos, hosting your own video library, or managing light business data locally, a dedicated NAS […]

Synology DS925+ vs QNAP TS-464 NAS

The Synology DS925+ versus QNAP TS-464 – Buy NEW or Buy QNAP? Every so often in the NAS market, a new model arrives that challenges not just its predecessors but also its closest competitors. With the 2025 release of the Synology DS925+, buyers now face an interesting dilemma: go with Synology’s latest compact powerhouse, or […]

Synology vs QNAP in 2025

Synology vs QNAP NAS – Which Should You Buy in 2025? When choosing a NAS solution in 2025, two brands dominate the conversation: Synology and QNAP. These Taiwan-based companies have evolved their offerings significantly over the years, adapting to changing user needs in backup, multimedia, virtualization, and enterprise storage. Synology, with a strong emphasis on […]

QNAP Launches TVR-AI200 Smart NVR – Easy AI Security for Shops, Offices & Homes

QNAP Launches TVR-AI200 Smart NVR – Easy AI Security for Shops, Offices & Homes

QNAP has officially released the TVR-AI200, a smart, AI-powered network video recorder (NVR) now available in Eastern markets like Taiwan. Designed for small businesses, retail environments, or even tech-savvy home users, the TVR-AI200 aims to offer a plug-and-play security solution with advanced features — without the need for cloud subscriptions or complex networking. What Is […]

Week 20 Tech Roundup – Gen5 SSDs, AI NAS, Cloud Vulnerabilities, and Flash Innovation

Week 20 Tech Roundup – Gen5 SSDs, AI NAS, Cloud Vulnerabilities, and Flash Innovation

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week20-2025.wav These sources collectively provide an overview of recent developments in the storage and networking technology sectors. Key announcements include high-performance PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSDs from companies like Sandisk (WD_BLACK SN8100) and Kingston (FURY Renegade G5), promising significantly faster speeds for consumer and professional workloads. There are also updates on enterprise storage solutions, such as KIOXIA’s new NVMe SSDs with […]

Synology DS925+ vs QNAP TS-464 NAS (Deep Dive Comparison)

The Synology DS925+ versus QNAP TS-464 – Buy NEW or Buy QNAP? Every so often in the NAS market, a new model arrives that challenges not just its predecessors but also its closest competitors. With the 2025 release of the Synology DS925+, buyers now face an interesting dilemma: go with Synology’s latest compact powerhouse, or […]

Synology vs QNAP in 2025 – Which Should You Buy?

Synology vs QNAP NAS – Which Should You Buy in 2025? When choosing a NAS solution in 2025, two brands dominate the conversation: Synology and QNAP. These Taiwan-based companies have evolved their offerings significantly over the years, adapting to changing user needs in backup, multimedia, virtualization, and enterprise storage. Synology, with a strong emphasis on […]

Goodtop Budget 6 Port 10GbE Managed Switch Review

Does this Budget $140 AliExpress 10GbE Switch Deserve Your Data? The landscape of 10 Gigabit Ethernet networking has seen a significant shift over the past few years, with hardware that was once considered enterprise-only gradually trickling down to the consumer and prosumer market. Affordable multi-gig switches, particularly those with 2.5G or SFP-only configurations, are now […]

Buy a NAS Now or Not? – LET’S TALK TARIFFS BABY (sigh)

The U.S. Tariffs and Their Looming Impact on NAS and Storage Tech The United States has recently announced a sweeping set of import tariffs on goods from nearly every major trading partner in the world. This policy shift, driven largely by the country’s growing trade deficits with nations like China, the European Union, Vietnam, and […]