Week 17 Tech Roundup – Lenovo Goes All-In on AI Storage, Synology Expands Lock-In, HBM4 Finalized, ZimaBoard 2 Launches, MINISFORUM N5 Pro Unleashed

Week 17 Tech Roundup – Lenovo Goes All-In on AI Storage, Synology Expands Lock-In, HBM4 Finalized, ZimaBoard 2 Launches, MINISFORUM N5 Pro Unleashed

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week17-2025.wav This week in NAS and enterprise tech saw a flurry of innovation and ecosystem shifts across the board. From Lenovo’s sweeping AI-optimized storage portfolio and MINISFORUM’s Ryzen-powered NAS monster, to Synology’s deepening hardware lock-in and TerraMaster’s global rollout of its compact U4-500 rackmount system—storage is getting smarter, faster, and more contentious. Sustainability also took […]

Synology DS925+ NAS Released

Synology DS925+ NAS Officially Launches in Eastern Markets – Full Specs and Features Confirmed UPDATE 3rd May 2025: The Synology DS925+ NAS is Now Released, and I have made a YouTube Video Review here, and a written DS925+ NAS here ORIGINAL ARTICLE BELOW: Following early retailer listings and semi-official leaks earlier this year, the Synology […]

Synology DS925+ NAS Released (In the East!)

Synology DS925+ NAS Officially Launches in Eastern Markets – Full Specs and Features Confirmed Following early retailer listings and semi-official leaks earlier this year, the Synology DS925+ NAS has now been formally launched in Eastern markets, including Taiwan, Japan, and China. With full documentation and product pages now publicly available, we finally have confirmation of […]

Aoostar WTR Max POWERHOUSE NAS (Big Update!)

The Aoostar WTR Max is Coming Soon – And it’s kinda INSANE… Aoostar had formally unveiled the WTR Max, its latest high-performance NAS mini-server platform, around about a month ago, and it has fast become one of the most requested NAS solutions from followers of this website and YouTube channel in a long time! Powered […]

Week 16 Tech Roundup – Synology Locks Down Drives, TrueNAS Fangtooth Launches, QNAP Dual-Controller NAS, CalDigit TS5 Plus, CVE Program at Risk

Week 16 Tech Roundup – Synology Locks Down Drives, TrueNAS Fangtooth Launches, QNAP Dual-Controller NAS, CalDigit TS5 Plus, CVE Program at Risk

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week16-2025.wav April 2025 has been packed with major updates and announcements across the NAS and tech ecosystem. Synology rolled out critical updates to Note Station, Cloud Sync, Photos, and DS finder, enhancing security, AI features, and cloud performance. TrueNAS launched its highly anticipated 25.04 “Fangtooth” release, unifying CORE and SCALE with powerful new enterprise features. […]

Synology 2025 NAS Hard Drive and SSD Lock – Bye, Bye Seagate and WD?

Synology is closing the gap on third-party hard drive support further in 2025 UPDATE 4 – The Synology DS925+ NAS is NOW LIVE, and that means that the extent to which you can use 3rd Party HDDs and SSDs on the 2025 series (at the time of writing) a now alot clearer. As it stands, […]

CWWK N355 10×2 NAS/Router Box Review

Is the CWWK N355 Soft Router Firewall / NAS Box Worth Your Data? (Review) DIY router boxes have gained popularity in recent years, especially those coming out of China with various hardware configurations. The CWWK N355-powered firewall appliance is an intriguing option, not just as a high-performance router but also as a potential NAS device. […]

Synology DS925+ vs DS923+ – Is It Worth the Upgrade?

Synology DS925+ vs DS923+ – Is It Worth the Upgrade?

The long-rumored Synology DS925+ is finally here, officially launching on May 7th, 2025. After months of speculation following leaks at Synology’s internal events and community buzz, we now have full visibility on this new 4-bay NAS model—including price, specs, and how it stacks up against its predecessor, the DS923+. But with both units sitting at […]

Synology DS925+ NAS Leaked (AGAIN)

The Synology DS925+ NAS is (STILL) Coming..and Soon UPDATE 3rd May 2025: The Synology DS925+ NAS is Now Released, and I have made a YouTube Video Review here, and a written DS925+ NAS here ORIGINAL ARTICLE BELOW: It is fast becoming the worst-kept secret in the world of network-attached storage, but Synology’s continued plans to […]

Zettlab D6 NAS Review

Zettlab D6 AI NAS Prototype Review – A Glimpse at the Future of Local AI NAS? UPDATE – The Zettlab AI NAS is Now Live on Kickstarter and you can find it HERE, or watch the Review of the D6 Here on YouTube. Alternatively, there is an interview with the creators HERE The Zettlab D6 […]

Week 15 Tech Roundup – Proxmox 3.4, AI NAS from UGREEN, China’s HDMI Rival, DeckLink IP 100G, Synology AI Beta

Week 15 Tech Roundup – Proxmox 3.4, AI NAS from UGREEN, China’s HDMI Rival, DeckLink IP 100G, Synology AI Beta

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week15-2025.wav This week was rich in NAS innovation, SSD advancements, AI integrations, and some critical software and security updates. Proxmox released Backup Server 3.4 with faster garbage collection and smarter sync features, while Synology quietly opened public beta testing for its AI Console, bridging popular LLM platforms with its MailPlus app. UGREEN stole the spotlight […]

Zettlab D6 NAS Review – The First TRUE Local AI NAS Drive?

Zettlab D6 AI NAS Prototype Review – A Glimpse at the Future of Local AI NAS? UPDATE – The Zettlab AI NAS is Now Live on Kickstarter and you can find it HERE, or watch the Review of the D6 Here on YouTube. Alternatively, there is an interview with the creators HERE The Zettlab D6 […]

Are Chinese NAS Devices Safe? Do They Deserve Your Money and Your Data?

Are Chinese DIY NAS Devices Worth Your Time, Money, and Data? Over the last 2 years, I have discussed at length multiple different Chinese-built NAS solutions in one form or another. From DIY NAS motherboards from brands like Topton and CWWK to pre-built solutions arriving both with and without NAS software from brands like Ugreen, […]

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 […]

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 […]

UniFi UNAS Pro – 6 MONTHS LATER

UniFi UNAS Pro: 6 Months On — A Measured Look at Ubiquiti’s First NAS Six months since its public release in October 2024, the UniFi UNAS Pro has matured modestly but meaningfully. Initially positioned as an affordable $499, 7-bay NAS with integrated 10GbE and 1GbE networking, its appeal centered largely around seamless integration into UniFi […]

Week 14 Tech Roundup – QNAP QTS Update, 128GB DDR5-8000, WD 26TB AI HDD, SoftRAID 8.5

Week 14 Tech Roundup – QNAP QTS Update, 128GB DDR5-8000, WD 26TB AI HDD, SoftRAID 8.5

https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week14-2025.wav Recent tech news covers a range of storage and networking advancements. QNAP released a QTS update enhancing security and network features, while also discontinuing Google Photos backup in MARS due to API changes, and announcing new dual-port 10GbE network cards. OWC launched SoftRAID 8.5 with improved compatibility and new Jellyfish shared storage systems alongside […]

How New Synology NAS Product Refreshes Work?

What Are Synology NAS Product Refreshes and Why Do They Matter? When Synology introduces a new wave of NAS devices, it’s easy to assume that each new model is a significant leap forward. However, many of these launches are better classified as product refreshes, not entirely new product lines. This distinction matters. A refresh typically […]