Which NAS to buy for Plex – The Full Compatibility List for Synology, QNAP, Asustor, Netgear, WD and more

Rob Andrews

8 years ago

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1 What is the best NAS for a 1080p Plex Media Server?

1.1 How and where do I sign up for Plex? How much does Plex Cost?

2 How do I choose the Best NAS for my Plex Media Server?

3 Which Synology NAS for the Best Plex Media Server?

4 Which QNAP NAS for the Best Plex Media Server?

5 Which Western Digital NAS for the Best Plex Media Server?

6 Which Asustor NAS for the Best Plex Media Server?

7 Which Netgear ReadyNAS for the Best Plex Media Server?

8 Which Seagate, Drobo and HP NAS for the Best Plex Media Server?

9 Need Advice on Data Storage from an Expert?

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

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

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