fnOS Beta Review – Should You Keep an eye on Feiniu NAS OS? Feiniu Private Cloud, better known by its system name fnOS, is a closed-source Chinese NAS operating system currently in public beta. Developed by a small team of self-described NAS enthusiasts, fnOS is marketed as a “genuinely free” NAS solution for domestic users […]
I went to Synology HQ and Asked About Hard Drives… During a recent visit to Taipei for Computex 2025, I took the opportunity to visit Synology’s headquarters and speak directly with company representatives about one of the most discussed and divisive topics in the NAS community today — the company’s increasingly strict stance on hard […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week22-2025.wav This week’s NASCompares roundup dives into a wealth of enterprise and consumer storage innovations announced across the global tech ecosystem. From Synology and TerraMaster introducing next-gen NAS systems to QNAP’s new edge AI server and seismic shifts in NAND flash production, it’s clear that the second half of 2025 will usher in faster, smarter, […]
Synology vs QNAP NAS – Which Should You Buy in 2025? When choosing a NAS solution in 2025, two brands dominate the conversation: Synology and QNAP. These Taiwan-based companies have evolved their offerings significantly over the years, adapting to changing user needs in backup, multimedia, virtualization, and enterprise storage. Synology, with a strong emphasis on […]
📊 OpenMediaVault vs TrueNAS vs UnRAID – Updated Feature Comparison (2025) Choosing the right operating system for a NAS (Network-Attached Storage) setup is a critical decision that can impact performance, flexibility, and long-term reliability. In this article, we compare three of the most widely used NAS software platforms available in 2025: OpenMediaVault, TrueNAS, and UnRAID. […]
Synology (Finally) Reveals Managed PoE 10GbE Switches – The PS Series At Computex 2025, Synology formally unveiled its new PS Series of PoE switches—marking the company’s first venture into dedicated network switching hardware. Designed specifically for surveillance environments, these switches are not meant to replace general-purpose managed switches, but rather to complement Synology’s Surveillance Station […]
Synology (Finally) Reveals Managed PoE 10GbE Switches – The PS Series At Computex 2025, Synology formally unveiled its new PS Series of PoE switches—marking the company’s first venture into dedicated network switching hardware. Designed specifically for surveillance environments, these switches are not meant to replace general-purpose managed switches, but rather to complement Synology’s Surveillance Station […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week21-2025.wav These sources collectively provide a snapshot of recent developments in the Network Attached Storage (NAS) and storage technology sectors, with a significant focus on Computex 2025 announcements. Several articles detail new NAS device releases from major players like Synology, QNAP, ASUSTOR, Minisforum, Ugreen, Orico, and Xikestor, showcasing a variety of models including rackmounts, compact […]
Synology Launches RS2825RP+ RackStation NAS for Business Deployments As Synology continue its large-scale refresh of its solution portfolio, it is finally time to start talking about rackmount solutions! Although many were waiting on the RS1225+, it looks like the brand wants to ‘go big’ with the Synology RS2825RP+ 16 Bay, expandable 10GbE equipped and 25G […]
QNAP Tech Summit 2025 – All New Hardware and Software Solutions Unveiled During Computex 2025 in Taipei, QNAP hosted its annual Tech Summit to unveil a broad array of new hardware and software solutions aimed at addressing evolving demands across creative, enterprise, and edge environments. The event marked a continued shift in QNAP’s product direction—placing […]
Jonsbo N10 and NV10 MITX NAS Enclosures UPDATE – The Jonsbo N10 Case Review is now available. You can READ it HERE, or watch the video HERE. At Computex 2025, Jonsbo introduced two compact NAS enclosures designed specifically for Mini-ITX systems — the N10 and NV10. These cases mark a departure from the larger, high-capacity […]
Synology DS425+ NAS Revealed The Synology DS425+ arrives as part of the company’s 2025 refresh of its popular DiskStation NAS lineup, positioned as a 4-bay solution for prosumers, content creators, and small business users who demand reliable private cloud functionality, media handling, and data protection tools—all in a desktop-friendly chassis. Succeeding the widely adopted DS423+, […]
Synology at Computex 2025 – New NAS, Flash, and Surveillance Solutions Unveiled At Computex 2025, Synology unveiled an extensive range of new hardware and storage solutions across both consumer and enterprise tiers. From compact desktop NAS to high-performance rackmount flash storage systems, the 2025 product line spans diverse use cases in home multimedia, business backups, […]
Synology at Computex 2025 – New NAS, Flash, and Surveillance Solutions Unveiled At Computex 2025, Synology unveiled an extensive range of new hardware and storage solutions across both consumer and enterprise tiers. From compact desktop NAS to high-performance rackmount flash storage systems, the 2025 product line spans diverse use cases in home multimedia, business backups, […]
Asustor Rolling Out Gen5 Rackmount NAS – The AS7212RDX and AS7216RDX Lockerstor Pro Gen2 At Computex 2025, Asustor unveils its latest additions to the Lockerstor rackmount family—the Lockerstor R Pro Gen2 series, comprising the 12-bay AS7212RDX and 16-bay AS7216RDX NAS systems. Positioned as high-performance, scalable solutions for small to medium businesses and enterprise deployments, these […]
Jonsbo N10 and NV10 MITX NAS Enclosures At Computex 2025, Jonsbo introduced two compact NAS enclosures designed specifically for Mini-ITX systems — the N10 and NV10. These cases mark a departure from the larger, high-capacity N5 chassis revealed at Computex the year before, instead prioritizing a more focused approach for users building flash-based NAS setups […]
Asustor Rolling Out Gen5 Rackmount NAS – The AS7212RDX and AS7216RDX Lockerstor Pro Gen2 At Computex 2025, Asustor unveils its latest additions to the Lockerstor rackmount family—the Lockerstor R Pro Gen2 series, comprising the 12-bay AS7212RDX and 16-bay AS7216RDX NAS systems. Positioned as high-performance, scalable solutions for small to medium businesses and enterprise deployments, these […]
Synology DS725+ Expandable 2-Bay NAS Revealed The Synology DS725+ enters the scene as part of the company’s 2025 refresh to its Plus Series lineup, targeting power users, small businesses, and edge deployments that require compact, capable storage solutions without stepping into rackmount or enterprise territory. As a successor to the DS723+, it introduces several meaningful […]
Synology DS725+ Expandable 2-Bay NAS Revealed The Synology DS725+ enters the scene as part of the company’s 2025 refresh to its Plus Series lineup, targeting power users, small businesses, and edge deployments that require compact, capable storage solutions without stepping into rackmount or enterprise territory. As a successor to the DS723+, it introduces several meaningful […]
Synology DS425+ NAS Revealed The Synology DS425+ arrives as part of the company’s 2025 refresh of its popular DiskStation NAS lineup, positioned as a 4-bay solution for prosumers, content creators, and small business users who demand reliable private cloud functionality, media handling, and data protection tools—all in a desktop-friendly chassis. Succeeding the widely adopted DS423+, […]