Best Low-Cost / Value NAS of the Year Cheap NAS hardware in 2025 sits in an awkward middle ground between full DIY servers and polished, premium turnkey appliances, but it is also where many first time buyers start when they want to get away from cloud storage and subscriptions without spending a large amount of […]
The Best RAID 5 Ready 4/5/6-Bay NAS Servers of 2025 Multi bay NAS units in the 4,5 and 6 bay bracket have become the default choice for users who want a single chassis that can handle RAID 5 or larger arrays, mix HDD and NVMe storage and still fit under a desk or on a […]
The Best PLEX and Jellyfin NAS Devices Released in 2025 Network media servers in 2025 range from tiny single drive boxes to fairly serious multi bay systems that can sit at the center of a home network. This article looks specifically at NAS hardware released in 2025 that can sensibly replace or supplement streaming services […]
The Best NAS of the Year – 2025 Network attached storage in 2025 has shifted from being a niche utility to a central part of how many homes, studios and small businesses manage data. Rising storage needs, more capable low power CPUs and a renewed interest in self hosted services have produced a wave of […]
Jonsbo N6 9-Bay NAS Case Coming Soon The Jonsbo N6 is the latest entry in the company’s NAS oriented chassis range and introduces a more conventional tower layout while keeping the compact profile that has defined the N series. It offers space for nine drives, a choice of ITX or micro ATX motherboards, and support […]
Buying Your First NAS? Here Are Five Things EVERYONE Gets WRONG! If you are buying a NAS for the first time, it is very easy to focus on brand names, bay counts and discounts while overlooking practical issues that will shape your experience for the next 5 to 7 years. New buyers often underestimate noise […]
Why Many Users Choose TrueNAS, Unraid, Proxmox, OMV or ZimaOS over Synology QNAP, Terramaster and More – 100 Reasons Plenty of people who start with Synology, QNAP or other turnkey NAS boxes will quietly admit that they keep hearing the siren call of DIY platforms like TrueNAS, Unraid, Proxmox, OpenMediaVault and ZimaOS. They see the […]
Why Many Users Choose Synology/QNAP/Terramaster/UGREEN/etc, over TrueNAS and/or UnRAID – 100 Reasons I think most users who use out-the-box NAS solutions (also known commonly as ‘turnkey‘) will admit that, although they hear alot of good things about TrueNAS and UnRAID (as well as Proxmox, OMV and ZimaOS) – there are plenty of reasons why they […]
Best NAS You Can Buy Right Now for Under $249 at the end of 2025 As personal data storage requirements continue to rise in 2025, many users are moving away from cloud platforms and monthly subscription services in search of something more private and cost effective. A dedicated NAS, or network attached storage system, allows […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week48-2025.m4a QNAP Launches myQNAPcloud Surveillance Cloud Backup for Camera FootageQNAP has introduced a new cloud-based surveillance backup system under its myQNAPcloud umbrella. This feature offers a reliable solution for backing up security footage from QNAP NVR and NAS systems directly to the cloud, enabling users to create a multi-tiered surveillance storage structure. The backup system […]
NEW NAS & Storage Bargains and Deals this Black Friday 2025 Black Friday 2025 has arrived and this year the reductions cover every corner of the NAS and homelab market. The entire Synology 2025 line including the DS925+, DS1525+, DS1522+, DS225+, and DS1825+ has taken unusually large price cuts, and the QNAP TS x64 series […]
Black Friday Terramaster NAS Deals Now Live Black Friday 2025 brings some of the strongest price cuts Terramaster has offered to date, with major reductions across the entire lineup of NAS and DAS systems. Flagship units like the F4-424 Max drop from $899.99 to $629.99, the F6-424 Max sees deep reductions on high-capacity six-bay storage, […]
DIY NAS Mobo+CPU Combo Black Friday Deals Black Friday 2025 has turned into an unexpectedly strong year for NAS-oriented CPU and motherboard combos, with some of the most capable low-power and mid-range processors finally dropping into impulse-buy pricing. Boards built around the Intel N150, N305, and even the Ryzen 7 8845HS are now appearing with […]
Black Friday 2025 NAS Deals – UGREEN NAS Black Friday has brought some of the strongest discounts yet on UGREEN NASync systems, making it an ideal time for new users and homelab builders to step into the NAS ecosystem or upgrade to a more powerful and future proof setup. This year’s lineup ranges from compact […]
The Best Black Friday Hard Drive NAS Upgrade Deals Black Friday 2025 has brought a wide range of discounts on storage hardware, making it one of the best times of the year to buy or expand your NAS or backup setup. Both Amazon and B&H are offering notable price drops on high-capacity NAS-class hard drives, […]
Synology NAS Deals this Black Friday 2025 Black Friday 2025 has brought a round of uncommon discounts to Synology’s latest DiskStation models, with Amazon and B&H offering some of the strongest reductions across the current lineup. Synology hardware rarely receives notable price cuts, particularly on recently launched systems, so this is a useful opportunity for […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week46-2025.m4a In this week’s NASCompares Tech Digest for Week 47 (2025), we explore major updates and product reveals across the NAS, surveillance, and enterprise storage sectors. Synology expands its surveillance portfolio with a new AI-powered camera aimed at business security, while Unraid releases a stability-focused update in version 7.2.1. Ubiquiti rolls out an overhauled […]
Best NAS You Can Buy Right Now for Under $249 at the end of 2025 As personal data storage requirements continue to rise in 2025, many users are moving away from cloud platforms and monthly subscription services in search of something more private and cost effective. A dedicated NAS, or network attached storage system, allows […]
Best NAS You Can Buy Right Now for Under $499 at the end of 2025 By late 2025, the under 499 dollar NAS segment has become far more crowded, with multiple vendors offering systems that combine capable hardware, established operating systems, and multi bay storage at a relatively accessible price. Home users, prosumers, and small […]
NAS & Storage Bargains and Deals this Black Friday 2025 Black Friday 2025 has arrived and this year the spotlight is not only on traditional Synology/QNAP upgrades but also on the fast-growing world of alternative NAS platforms (after the PR nightmare that was 2025 for Synology re:HDDs!), DIY server builds, and software licence promos. Synology’s […]
