What is the best NAS for a 1080p Plex Media Server?
Choosing the right Network Attached Storage device for your perfect Plex Media Server can be a rather intimidating and daunting process. Over the years the NAS Server market has exploded with numerous devices becoming available to home, small business and enterprise users and with such a large number of NAS devices available it is understandable that it is becoming increasing hard to choose the best NAS for a PMS (Plex Media Server). I have been in the Network Attached Storage industry for a number of years now and have played with and owned many, many NAS servers from big brands like QNAP NAS, Synology, WD, Netgear, Asustor NAS and more.
When choosing the right Plex NAS, one of the most important things to consider is transcoding and whether you will need to transcode data from one size to another between the Plex Media server and the device you are watching the media on (iPad, ChromeBook, iPhone, Android device, Laptop, Smartphone, Smart TV, etc). If yes and you want to transcode 1080p HD media, then you will need a powerful x86 CPU like an Intel Pentium or i3 CPU at the very least. Whereas if you only need to watch your Plex Media in the home using the internal network and are not restricted by factors like the speed of your network connection, the device you are watching with being able to view large formats/codecs, or do not intend to watch large files at all, THEN you can use a NAS with a lower ARM v7 CPU from companies like Marvell and Annapurna. The options are very wide and I thought it would be worth taking the time to tell you which NAS server devices from each NAS vendor are the best for Plex in 1080p, 720p, 480p, SD and even just straight forward DLNA for your home network.
It is worth mentioning that All of the following NAS devices in my comprehensive list of Plex NAS servers:
- Can host a Plex Media Server and access all the Media on the NAS as required
- Either arrive with the Plex App already installed or have access to an App store internally that can download and install the Plex Media Server Application
- All work worldwide and can be connected to your local US, UK, EU, AU, etc plug
- If purchased Brand New, will arrive with at least 2 years of Manufacturers warranty (upto 5 years in some cases)
- Will Play Media natively via DLNA and without transcoding to local media devices (Console, PC, Smart TV, etc)
- Arrive with all CPU and RAM installed along with the Operating System, though in most cases you will need to buy Hard Drive media
How and where do I sign up for Plex? How much does Plex Cost?
The Plex Application for your NAS, Mac, PC, Android device is free and available in the NAS App store, iTunes and Google Playstore at no additional cost, though the free apps, though serving as an excellent introduction, will soon feel limited and we advise that if you upgrade to the Plex Pass subscription service for vastly improved options and add-ons. To begin setting up your Plex Media Server, you will need to head over to Plex and set up your account (use the below link) so you can have all your movie, TV show, music, and photo collections at your fingertips. Anywhere you go, on the devices you love.
If however you wish to skip straight to the good stuff and set up your Plex Pass Membership immediately so you can get your Plex Media Server at 100%, use the link below to take walk you through setting up your Plex Pass today!
How do I choose the Best NAS for my Plex Media Server?
In order to help you understand which NAS will provide the best possible Plex Media Server NAS performance in 1080p, 720p, 480p, SD, etc, I have set up a scoring system of A – F. This Scoring System can be explained below:
A = Will Play whatever you throw at it in, will transcode 1080p via Plex and will in most cases transcode 4K Media Natively outside of Plex
B = Will transcode 720p and 1080p in Plex, however may possible struggle with more dense media such as larger .mkv and .mov files
C = Will only transcode media up to 480p and is not recommended to those who want to transcode FULL HD media or multiple transcoding at once, however will transcode a lot of media natively outside of Plex via DLNA.
D = Will not transcode Media at all in Plex, typically an ARM v7 CPU and though can host a Plex Media Server, will not be able to transcode media for destination devices
E = Cannot transcode media and not especially suitable for Plex as even the App will struggle to play and download metadata (for thumbnails, descriptions, etc) at the same time – not recommended.
F = Cannot transcode Video or Audio, runs the Plex App poorly, has low NAS specifications and you’d be better off with a 1996 VHS player
Which Synology NAS for the Best Plex Media Server?
| Synology NAS | CPU | CPU Frequency & Cores | Audio | 480p | 720p | 1080p | Rating | Buy |
| RS10613xs+ | x86 | XEON E3-1220v2 3.1GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A |  |
| DS3617xs | x86 | XEON D D-1527 2.2GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| DS3612xs | x86 | i3-2100 3.1GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| DS3615xs | x86 | i3-4130 3.4GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| RS3412xs | x86 | i3-2100 3.1GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| RS3617xs | x86 | XEON E3-1230v2 3.3GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| DS3611xs | x86 | i3-2100 3.1GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| RS2411xs | x86 | i3-2100 3.1GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| RS4017xs+ | x86 | XEON D D-1541 2.7GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| RS18017xs | x86 | XEON D D-1531 2.7GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| FS30817xs | x86 | XEON E5-2620 V3 X2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| DS716+ | x86 | Intel Celeron N3150 1.6Ghz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| DS716+II | x86 | Intel Celeron N3160 1.6Ghz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| DS916+ | x86 | Intel Celeron N3710 1.6Ghz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| DS415+ | x86_64 | ATOM C2538 2.4GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| DS1815+ | x86_64 | ATOM C2538 2.4GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| DS1515+ | x86_64 | ATOM C2538 2.4GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| DS214play | x86 | ATOM CE5335 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| RS2414(RP)+ | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| DS2314+ | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| DS713+ | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| DS1513+ | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| DS1813+ | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| DS2413+ | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| RS2212+ | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| DS412+ | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| DS1512+ | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| DS1812+ | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| RS812 | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| RS812+ | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| DS415play | x86 | ATOM CE5335 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| DS411+ II | x86 | ATOM D525 1.8GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| DS1511+ | x86 | ATOM D525 1.8GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| DS2411+ | x86 | ATOM D525 1.8GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| RS2211+ | x86 | ATOM D525 1.8GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| RS214 | ARMv7 | ARMv7 1.33GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS414slim | ARMv7 | ARMv7 1.2GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS414 | ARMv7 | ARMv7 1.33GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS214+ | ARMv7 | ARMv7 1.33GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS214 | ARMv7 | ARMv7 1.066GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS214se | ARMv7 | ARMv7 0.8GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS114 | ARMv7 | ARMv7 1.2GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS115j | ARMv7 | ARMv7 0.8GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS215j | ARMv7 | ARMv7 0.8GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS215+ | ARMv7 | (Alpine4K) Annapurna 1.4GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS416 | ARMv7 | (Alpine4K) Annapurna 1.4GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS715 | ARMv7 | (Alpine) Annapurna 1.4GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS1515 | ARMv7 | (Alpine) Annapurna 1.4GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS2015+ | ARMv7 | (Alpine) Annapurna 1.4GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS216Play | ARMv7 | ARMv7 1.5GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| RS411 | ARM | ARM 1.6GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| DS411+ | x86 | ATOM D510 1.6GHz | No | No | No | No | E | |
| DS1010+ | x86 | ATOM D510 1.6GHz | No | No | No | No | E | |
| RS810+ | x86 | ATOM D510 1.6GHz | No | No | No | No | E | |
| DS712+ | x86 | ATOM D425 1.8GHz | No | No | No | No | F | |
| DS710+ | x86 | ATOM D410 1.6GHz | No | No | No | No | F | |
Which QNAP NAS for the Best Plex Media Server?
| QNAP NAS | CPU | CPU Frequency & Cores | Audio | 480p | 720p | 1080p | Rating | Buy |
| TVS-471-PT | x86 | Pentium G3250 3.1GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-473 GOLD | x86 | AMD R Series RX-421BD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-673 GOLD | x86 | AMD R Series RX-421BD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-873 GOLD | x86 | AMD R Series RX-421BD | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-1282T3 | x86 | Quad-core Intel® i7-6700 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-882ST3 | x86 | Intel Core i5-6442EQ | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-453Bmini | x86 | Intel Celeron J3455 Quad | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-1685 | x86 | Intel Xeon D-1531 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-471-i3 | x86 | i3-4150 3.5GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-671-PT | x86 | Pentium G3250 3.1GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-671-i3 | x86 | i3-4150 3.5GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-671-i5 | x86 | i5-4590S 3.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-871-PT | x86 | Pentium G3250 3.1GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-871-i3 | x86 | i3-4150 3.5GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-871-i5 | x86 | i5-4590S 3.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-871-i7 | x86 | i7-4790S 3.2GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-871U-RP-PT | x86 | Pentium G3250 3.1GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-871U-RP-i3 | x86 | i3-4150 3.5GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-871U-RP-i5 | x86 | i5-4590S 3.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-1271U-RP-PT | x86 | Pentium G3250 3.1GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-1271U-RP-i3 | x86 | i3-4150 3.5GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-1271U-RP-i5 | x86 | i5-4590S 3.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-1271U-RP-i7 | x86 | i7-4790S 3.2GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-879 Pro | x86 | i3-2120 3.3GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-682-PT-8G | x86 | Pentium G4400 3.3GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-682-i3-8G | x86 | i3-6100 3.7 GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-882-i3-8G | x86 | i3-6100 3.7 GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-882-i5-16G | x86 | i5-6500 3.6 GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-1282-i3-8G | x86 | i3-6100 3.7 GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-1282-i5-16G | x86 | i5-6500 3.6 GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-1282-i7-32G | x86 | i7-6700 3.4 GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-682T-i3-8G | x86 | i3-6100 3.7 GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-882T-i5-16G | x86 | i5-6500 3.6 GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-1282T-i5-16G | x86 | i5-6500 3.6 GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-1282T-i7-32G | x86 | i7-6700 3.4 GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-879U-RP | x86 | i3-2120 3.3GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-EC879U-RP | x86 | XEON E3-1225 3.1GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-1079 Pro | x86 | i3-2120 3.3GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-1279U-RP | x86 | i3-2120 3.3GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-EC1279U-RP | x86 | XEON E3-1225 3.1GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-1679U-RP | x86 | i3-2120 3.3GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-EC1679U-RP | x86 | XEON E3-1225 3.1GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-EC880 Pro | x86 | XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-EC1080 Pro | x86 | XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-EC880 | x86 | XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TVS-EC1080 | x86 | XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-EC880U-RP | x86 | XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-EC1280U-RP | x86 | XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-EC1680U-RP | x86 | XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-EC2480U-RP | x86 | XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| TS-251 | x86 | Celeron 2.41GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | B | |
| TS-451 | x86 | Celeron 2.41GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | B | |
| TS-251+ | x86 | Celeron 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| HS-251+ | x86 | Celeron 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-451+ | x86 | Celeron 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-451U | x86 | Celeron 2.41GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | B | |
| TS-651 | x86 | Celeron 2.41GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | B | |
| TS-851 | x86 | Celeron 2.41GHz DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | B | |
| TS-253 Pro | x86 | Celeron 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-453 Pro | x86 | Celeron 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-453U | x86 | Celeron 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-453mini | x86 | Celeron 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-653 Pro | x86 | Celeron 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-853 Pro | x86 | Celeron 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-251A | x86 | Celeron N3060 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-451A | x86 | Celeron N3060 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-253A | x86 | Celeron N3150 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-453A | x86 | Celeron N3150 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-653A | x86 | Celeron N3150 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-853A | x86 | Celeron N3150 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-853U | x86 | Celeron 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-1253U | x86 | Celeron 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| SS-453 Pro | x86 | Celeron 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| SS-853 Pro | x86 | Celeron 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-563 | x86 | AMD 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TVS-463 | x86 | AMD 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TVS-663 | x86 | AMD 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TVS-863 | x86 | AMD 2.0GHz QC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| TS-469 Pro | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-569 Pro | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-669 Pro | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-869 Pro | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-269 Pro | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-469U-RP | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-869U-RP | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-469L | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-569L | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-669L | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-869L | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-1269U-RP | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-259 Pro+ | x86 | ATOM D525 1.8GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-459 Pro + | x86 | ATOM D525 1.8GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-459 Pro II | x86 | ATOM D525 1.8GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-859 Pro + | x86 | ATOM D525 1.8GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-269L | x86 | ATOM D525 1.8GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| TS-131 | ARMv7 | ARM 1.2GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| TS-231 | ARMv7 | ARM 1.2GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| TS-431 | ARMv7 | ARM 1.2GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| TS-431U | ARMv7 | ARM 1.2GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| TS-231+ | ARMv7 | ARM 1.4GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| TS-431+ | ARMv7 | ARM 1.4GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| TS-531P | ARMv7 | ARM 1.4GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| TS-831X | ARMv7 | ARM 1.4GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| TS-1635 | ARMv7 | ARM 1.7GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| TS-412U | ARM | ARM 1.2GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| TS-419U II | ARM | ARM 2.0GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| TS-421U | ARM | ARM 2.0GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| SS-439 Pro | x86 | ATOM N270 1.6GHz | No | No | No | No | E | |
| SS-839 Pro | x86 | ATOM N270 1.6GHz | No | No | No | No | E | |
Which Western Digital NAS for the Best Plex Media Server?
| WD NAS | CPU | CPU Frequency & Cores | Audio | 480p | 720p | 1080p | Rating | Buy |
| My Cloud Pro PR2100 | x86 | Pentium N3710 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| My Cloud Pro PR4100 | x86 | Pentium N3710 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| My Cloud DL2100 | x86 | Atom C2350 1.7Ghz DC | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| My Cloud DL4100 | x86 | Atom C2350 1.7Ghz DC | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| My Cloud Mirror Gen1 | ARM | ARMv7 Armada370 1.2Ghz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| My Cloud Mirror Gen2 | ARM | ARMv7 Armada 385 1.3Ghz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| My Cloud EX2 | ARM | ARMv7 Armada370 1.2Ghz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| My Cloud EX2100 | ARM | ARMv7 Armada 385 1.3Ghz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| My Cloud EX4100 | ARM | ARMv7 Armada388 1.6Ghz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| My Passport Wireless Pro | ARM | Realtek RTD1195 | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
Which Asustor NAS for the Best Plex Media Server?
| Asustor NAS | CPU | CPU Frequency & Cores | Audio | 480p | 720p | 1080p | Rating | Buy |
| AS7004T | x86 | Intel Core i3 4330 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| AS7008T | x86 | Intel Core i3 4330 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| AS7010T | x86 | Intel Core i3 4330 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| AS7009R | x86 | Intel Core i3 4330 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| AS7012R | x86 | Intel Core i3 4330 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| AS3202T | x86 | Celeron N3150 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| AS3204T | x86 | Celeron N3150 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| AS5002T | x86 | Celeron J1800 2.41GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | B | |
| AS5004T | x86 | Celeron J1800 2.41GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | B | |
| AS5008T | x86 | Celeron J1800 2.41GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | B | |
| AS5010T | x86 | Celeron J1800 2.41GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | B | |
| AS5102T | x86 | Celeron J1900 2.0GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| AS5104T | x86 | Celeron J1900 2.0GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| AS5108T | x86 | Celeron J1900 2.0GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| AS5110T | x86 | Celeron J1900 2.0GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| AS6202T | x86 | Celeron N3150 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| AS6204T | x86 | Celeron N3150 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| AS6208T | x86 | Celeron N3150 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| AS62010T | x86 | Celeron N3150 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| AS202T | x86 | ATOM CE5330 1.2GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| AS204T | x86 | ATOM CE5330 1.2GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| AS202TE | x86 | ATOM CE5330 1.2GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| AS204TE | x86 | ATOM CE5330 1.2GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| AS602T | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| AS604T | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| AS606T | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| AS608T | x86 | ATOM D2700 2.13GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| AS3102T | x86 | Celeron N3050 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| AS3104T | x86 | Celeron N3050 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| AS6102T | x86 | Celeron N3050 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| AS6104T | x86 | Celeron N3050 1.6GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| AS1002T | ARMv7 | Armada385 1Ghz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| AS1004T | ARMv7 | Armada385 1Ghz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| AS302T | x86 | ATOM CE5335 1.6 GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | D | |
| AS304T | x86 | ATOM CE5335 1.6 GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | D | |
Which Netgear ReadyNAS for the Best Plex Media Server?
| Netgear NAS | CPU | CPU Frequency & Cores | Audio | 480p | 720p | 1080p | Rating | Buy |
| 516 | x86 | i3-3220 3.3GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| 526X | x86 | Intel D-1508 Dual Core 2.2Ghz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| 626X | x86 | Intel D-1521 Quad Core 2.4Ghz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| 3220 | x86 | i3-3220v2 3.3GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| 3312 | x86 | Xeon E3-1225v5 DC 3.3Ghz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| 4220s | x86 | E3-1225V2 3.2GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| 4220x | x86 | E3-1225V2 3.2GHz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| 4312S | x86 | Xeon E3-1245v5 QC 3.5Ghz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| 4312X | x86 | Xeon E3-1245v5 QC 3.5Ghz | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | A | |
| 202 | ARMv7 | ARMv7 1.4Ghz Dual Core | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| 204 | ARMv7 | ARMv7 1.4Ghz Dual Core | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| 212 | ARMv7 | ARMv7 1.4Ghz Quad Core | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| 214 | ARMv7 | ARMv7 1.4Ghz Quad Core | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | B | |
| 312 | x86 | ATOM D2701 2.1GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| 314 | x86 | ATOM D2701 2.1GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| 316 | x86 | ATOM D2701 2.1GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| 102 | ARM | ARM 1.2GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| 104 | ARM | ARM 1.2GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| 2120 | ARM | ARM 1.2GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
Which Seagate, Drobo and HP NAS for the Best Plex Media Server?
| NAS | CPU | CPU Frequency & Cores | Audio | 480p | 720p | 1080p | Rating | Buy |
| Hp Microserver N54L | x86 | AMD Turion II Neo N54L | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | C | |
| Drobo 5N | ARM | ARM Quad Core | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| hp Microserver N36L | x86 | AMD Althon II Neo 1.3GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| HP Microserver N40L | x86 | AMD Althon II Neo 1.5GHz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| Seagate NAS Pro | x86 | ATOM CE2338 1.7 GHz | Yes | Yes | No | No | C | |
| Seagate Personal Cloud | ARM | ARMv7 Armada370 1.2Ghz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |
| Seagate NAS | ARM | ARMv7 Armada370 1.2Ghz | Yes | No | No | No | D | |