The Beryl 7 from Gl.iNet Finally Revealed On January 6, 2026, day 1 of CES 2026, Gl.iNet is highlighting the Beryl 7 (GL-MT3600BE) as an upcoming travel router positioned below the company’s more premium Slate 7 in the same Wi-Fi 7 travel category. The device is being presented as a successor direction to the earlier […]
New Gl.iNet Mudi 7 INSANE Travel Router Revealed Gl.iNet is using day 1 of CES 2026 to spotlight the Mudi 7 travel router, with 2 listed variants: GL-E5800NA and GL-E5800EU. While the company is now formally presenting the device at the show and directing attention to its travel-focused positioning, it still has not published pricing […]
The Beelink ME Pro NAS – Should You Buy After the surprising hit that was the Beelink ME Mini NAS in 2025, a lot of users were looking forward to seeing what the brand would do next in the NAS space. In January 2026, the brand responded with the launch of the Beelink ME Pro: […]
I have x2 flavours of GL.iNet mobile routers, and I'm considering getting the slate 7 but then I saw the UTR yesterday.
My use case is:
Cloning a wifi c
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Do you know anything about the expected price if these devices?
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Hi, used your instructions to get this working on my NAS. Simple questions take a few minutes to come through and the CPU peaks immensely during the proces
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Is the 128GB on the Max ECC, though?
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Pricing is awful. It's twice the price what it should be.
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Wimpy CPU, limited RAM, no ECC
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Why is this case noisier than the other jonsbo cases? HDD noise? Fan noise?
If HDD noise is it (probably) because of the rigid trays vs the rubbery handle
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No. Auto shutdown shutdowns nas instantly after power loss. Standby mode waits until 15% of charge left in the battery, then shutdown nas.
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Heads up: the N5 Pro’s JMB585 SATA controller has reports of silent data corruption under heavy I/O. The controller seems to reset mid-operation, and ZFS
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Hey the team who make the Xyber Hydra (N150) have just released a (N305) version. Does anyone have any thoughts on the percieved benefits a beginner might
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When Synology doesn't announce anything about its future development plans, we get angry, but when they announce a ds1825xs+ in March that is the same (apa
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After testing, st500dm002 (1BD142) seems to behave like a CMR HDD.
The writing curve is consistent over time (7 hours) when writing big files (1000 x 1000
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Thanks for test! I'm always looking for new content from NasCompares!
A questions, within mATX what do you think, will it fit GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 Ti
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Samsung M471A5244CB0-CWE 4GB works in DS423+
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Samsung M471A5244CB0-CWE 4GB works in DS423+
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I still think you should mention that some PLUS models (such as the DS2422+ model) still have the "Unverified" nonse showing even after DSM 7.3. Synology a
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Also the carton box says "N1 Refresh", the power supply looks much different from the one sold in Europe, the wattmeter pictores and their texts are swappe
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I like the idea of backing up everything to an 18TB drive - then pulling it out for offsite storage. Cheaper, faster, and more secure than backing up to a
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Did Minisforum FINALLY Go Too Far with the MS-02 Ultra? The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra is positioned as a compact workstation that deliberately blurs the line between a high-end mini PC and a small server platform. While its physical footprint remains relatively small at 4.8 L, the design choices made across CPU selection, PCIe expansion, storage […]
Best Cheap 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 money. This […]
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New KVMs, Travel Routers and WiFi 7 Tech on the way from Gl.iNet Soon Gl.iNet is preparing several new devices for late 2025 and early 2026 that expand its presence in mobile networking, remote access management, and high speed home routing. These include the Beryl 7 travel router, the Comet 5G RedCap KVM with an […]
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 […]
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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 […]
Sipeed NanoKVM Pro KVM Review The NanoKVM Pro from Sipeed represents the latest iteration in the company’s growing range of remote management devices, developed as a more capable successor to the original NanoKVM. Building on the lessons learned from its earlier RISC-V model, this version introduces a dual-core ARM architecture and significantly enhanced system resources. […]
Is RAID 5 or RAID 6 Best For You and Your NAS? When setting up a NAS, one of the most important and long-lasting decisions you’ll make is choosing the right RAID level. This choice directly impacts how much protection you have against drive failures, how much usable storage space you retain, and how long […]
UniFi UNAS – 1 Year Later. Should You Buy Now? It has now been one full year since Ubiquiti made its formal debut in the NAS market with the launch of the UniFi UNAS Pro, a 7-bay rackmount storage system designed to integrate seamlessly within the existing UniFi ecosystem. At launch, the device was seen […]
UGREEN NASync vs UniFi UNAS – Which Should You Buy? In the evolving landscape of network-attached storage, the arrival of UGREEN and UniFi (Ubiquiti) marks one of the more interesting shifts in consumer and prosumer data management over the last two years. Both brands, previously recognised for their strength in peripheral hardware and networking respectively, […]
The Terramaster F4-425 PLUS NAS Review – The New $500+ NAS Standard? The TerraMaster F4-425 Plus represents a significant step forward in the brand’s 4-bay NAS lineup, targeting users who demand capable hardware and broad feature support at a mid-range price point. Retailing at $569.99, or $484.99 during its introductory discount, it is positioned to […]
UGREEN DH2300 NAS Review – Cloud Subscription Killer The UGREEN DH2300 is a compact two-bay NAS system positioned within the company’s value-focused lineup, intended for users moving away from cloud-based storage platforms toward affordable private solutions. Priced around the $200 mark, it is aimed at those who prioritize simplicity and convenience over raw performance or […]
The Synology Hard Drive and SSD Support Change in DSM 7.3 Explained – What You Can/Cannot Do With the release of DSM 7.3, Synology has formally introduced its latest and most detailed round of storage compatibility policies to date, outlining exactly which hard drives and solid-state drives are supported across its growing NAS product ecosystem. […]
Minisforum MS-01 vs MS-A2 – Which Should You Buy? Minisforum has steadily earned recognition in the compact workstation space, and the MS-01 stands as one of its most prominent entries. Released with a focus on balancing high-performance hardware in a small chassis, the MS-01 quickly found popularity among professionals needing powerful networking and scalable internals […]
Get Graphics Drivers and Hardware Transcoding BACK for Plex/Jellyfin/Emby on your Synology NAS Note – the video on this fix will be published soon and I will update this article with images ASAP. Synology’s 2025 refresh brought the DS225+ and DS425+ with the familiar Intel Celeron J4125, but it also quietly removed the kernel graphics […]
The UniFi UNAS Pro 8 NAS Review – The Difficult 2nd Album… Note, the UNAS Pro 2 is NOW LIVE on the UniFi Store . The UNAS 4, UNAS Pro 4 and UNAS Pro 8 are now in the site, but are not available till October. The UniFi UNAS Pro 8 is the latest rackmount […]
The Synology Solution 2025/2026 Event – What Was There? At Synology’s UK Solutions Exhibition 2025, the company marked its 25th anniversary with a detailed look at how it intends to position itself for the next phase of enterprise and private-cloud data management. The event covered a wide spectrum of topics, ranging from backup and storage […]
Does this Budget $140 AliExpress 10GbE Switch Deserve Your Data? The landscape of 10 Gigabit Ethernet networking has a significant shift over the past few years, with hardware that was once considered enterprise-only gradually trickling down to the consumer and prosumer market. Affordable multi-gig switches, particularly those with 2.5G or SFP-only configurations, are now commonplace. […]
Synology DS425+ Review – Should You Buy This NAS? The Synology DS425+ is a 4-bay NAS system launched in mid-2025 as part of the company’s continued refresh of its Plus Series product line, replacing the DS423+. It is designed to serve home power users, creative professionals, and small business environments that require a balance of […]
Terramaster D1 SSD Review – Performance Made Sustainable? The TerraMaster D1 SSD Plus is a compact, single-bay M.2 NVMe enclosure designed to deliver high-speed direct-attached storage over USB4, with a focus on professional workloads that demand both speed and stability. Aimed at users working with large, high-resolution files such as 4K and higher video editing […]
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Synology DS1525+ NAS Review – A Solid Release, with bizarre compatibility rules The Synology DS1525+ is the latest entry in the company’s long-running 5-bay Plus series, designed to deliver a flexible and reliable storage solution for small businesses, creative professionals, and advanced home users who require more capacity and functionality than entry-level models but do […]
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, […]
The Synology DS925+ versus QNAP TS-464 – Buy NEW or Buy QNAP? Every so often in the NAS market, a new model arrives that challenges not just its predecessors but also its closest competitors. With the 2025 release of the Synology DS925+, buyers now face an interesting dilemma: go with Synology’s latest compact powerhouse, or […]
Prime Day 2025 Deals Megathread – Terramaster NAS Prime Day 2025 is not just a normal sales thing, it’s when the best deals becomes a quest for many, especially tech enthusiasts and savvy shoppers. This November, as we approach the holiday season, our focus sharpens on a segment that’s increasingly popular in the tech community: […]
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