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 UGREEN DH4300 PLUS NAS Review – Good Value? The UGREEN DH4300 Plus is a 4-bay NAS solution introduced quietly into the company’s growing lineup of storage devices, appearing online without the usual fanfare. Closely related to the DH4300 Plus in both hardware and feature set, this model forms part of UGREEN’s value-tier NAS systems, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
UGREEN Reveal Two New 4-Bay NAS – The DXP4800 Pro and DXP4800S UGREEN has expanded its desktop NAS lineup with two additional models, the DXP4800S and the DXP4800 Pro. Both systems appear in regional listings alongside the existing DXP4800 and DXP4800 Plus rather than replacing them, which suggests a parallel product structure rather than a […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
UGREEN DXP4800 PLUS vs DH4300 NAS – Which Should You Buy? UGREEN’s emergence into the NAS market has been notably rapid, expanding from its early DXP series Kickstarter campaigns in 2024 to a full retail presence in 2025. Among its growing portfolio, two models now define the entry and mid-range segments of the company’s lineup: […]
UGREEN DXP4800 PLUS vs DH4300 NAS – Which Should You Buy? UGREEN’s emergence into the NAS market has been notably rapid, expanding from its early DXP series Kickstarter campaigns in 2024 to a full retail presence in 2025. Among its growing portfolio, two models now define the entry and mid-range segments of the company’s lineup: […]
Why are NAS Systems not 10GbE as Standard Right Now? It is 2025, yet the majority of NAS systems on the market continue to ship with 1GbE or, at best, 2.5GbE networking, leaving many users questioning why 10GbE has not become a standard feature. Over the past decade, the cost of 10GbE networking equipment, including […]
