New QNAP TS-251D 2-Bay NAS Drive for 2020

Brand New QNAP TS-251D Intel NAS in 2020

Today we want to talk about a brand new QNAP NAS that arrives with familiar hardware inside and outside, spread across multiple 2019 NAS devices and promises to combine them into a new and attractive NAS drive for 2020. The new QNAP TS-251D is aimed at the same NAS users who considered the specifications of the TS-251B or HS-453DX (except 10Gbe of course), but want it in a more affordable package. Although few details are available right now, there is still enough to see that this is going to be a popular NAS for home users that want access to the best of what QNAP NAS and QTS 4.4.1 have to offer, but insist on newer generation featured options such as true 4K HDMI out and access to even better PCIe upgrades! Let’s take a closer look at this new QNAP NAS drive for 2020 and maybe even help you decide if you should be buying the TS-251B this black Friday (as it is one of several NAS you will likely see on sale), or is this newer gen 2-Bay deserves your data.

What are the Hardware Specifications of the QNAP TS-251D NAS?

Using a chassis that is similar in both shape and design to the QNAP TS-251B, the new QNAP TS-251D NAS arrives in a metallic blue and white plastic chassis, it arrives with familiar ports and connections on the front and back, however, thanks to an upgraded CPU, the memory has made the jump to DDR4 and the HDMI port steps it’s game up from 1.4b to HDMI 2.0a.

• Intel J4005 Gemini Lake CPU, Dual Core 2.0-2.7Ghz CPU
• 2GB DDR4 Memory, Expandable to 8GB
• HDMI 2.0a
• USB 3.0 (USB 3.1 Gen 1)
• PCIe Gen 2 X 4 Slot

• White Plastic Chassis (Same as the TS-251B NAS)
• 2 Bays of screwless SATA storage, Supporting upto 16TB per drive
• Front-mounted LEDs
• Front USB and 1-Touch Copy Button
• Support for the 5Gbe QNA-UC5G1T Adapter over USB 3.0

One particular thing I noticed in the new TS-251D, was the absence of the Audio in/out and speaker featured on the TS-251B. Though these were fantastically niche connections for a network-attached storage device (used in an allocated VM, connected Audio Speakers, Karaoke and system verbal alerts, I am a little sad to see them go. However, I imagine I am very much in the minority on this one!

What are the Software Specifications of the QNAP TS-251D NAS?

• Qfile – File manager
• QPhoto – Photo Manager
• QVideo – Video Manager
• QMusic – Music Manager
• QVR Pro Mobile – Surveillance App
• QRemote – Remote Control App over the Network
• QNotes – Central note-taking app, for collaboration between users

How do the QNAP TS-251D and TS-251B NAS Compare?

As previously mentioned, the new QNAP TS-251D looks set for a 2020 release and right now, it’s most direct comparison is the QNAP TS-251B. I have no doubt that the new release, at launch, will cost a pinch more than the TS-251B (likely upto 10-15%) in line with inflation, newer components and… well… because one is old and one is new! The timing of this new release news is also an important one, given black Friday is a perfect time for older hardware to be available at lower prices. Below are the KEY differences between these two devices in the areas that buyers care about the most (outside of the software performance and that Audio In/Out and speaker) and if one of these is a deal-breaker for you, then maybe hold onto your money jsut that little while longer.

QNAP TS-251B NAS 2018 Release	VS	QNAP TS-251D NAS 2020 Release
Intel J3355 2-Core CPU 2.0-2.5Ghz Intel UHD Graphics 500	VS	Intel J4005 2-Core CPU 2.0-2.7Ghz Intel UHD Graphics 600
2/8GB DDR3L Memory		2/8GB DDR4 Memory
HDMI 1.4b 40K 30fps		HDMI 1.4b 40K 60fps
PCIe Gen 2 x 2		PCIe Gen 2 x 4

How much will the QNAP TS-251D NAS Cost?

Despite it’s remarkable similarity to the QNAP TS-251B, I think this newer TS-251D will arrive at a higher price point – due in no small part to that newer gen CPU and the benefits in connectivity, HDMI and Memory that it will allow. However, this is still going to be a NAS aimed at the Home and small business owner, so a price around the £250-300 price point (without your local TAX) is fairly likely.

When will the QNAP TS-251D NAS be Released?

Details on the QNAP TS-251D NAS are still so thin that as an estimation of a release date is just too thin on the ground. However, I think we will see this available for release at the start of Q1 (Jan-March) along with the start of a newer generation of QNAP NAS, that one can likely predict will feature 2.5Gbe and 5Gbe, as well as more appearances of that popular Intel J4000 series CPU. Stay tuned here to NASCompares to learn about every new release from QNAP in 2020.

 

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