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 […]
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UGREEN DH2300 NAS Review
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 […]
Beelink Me Mini vs GMKTec G9 vs CWWK P6 NAS Comparison
Beelink Me Mini vs GMKTec G9 vs CWWK P6 SSD NAS Showdown The compact and SSD-focused NAS landscape has grown increasingly competitive, with new models targeting users who require silent operation, efficient performance, and small-scale virtualization or media serving capabilities. Devices like the GMKTec G9, Beelink ME Mini, and CWWK P6 represent a distinct shift […]
UGREEN DXP4800 PLUS vs DH4300 NAS Comparison
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 DH4300 vs DXP4800 PLUS NAS Comparison
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: […]
Xyber Hydra N150 NAS Review – Better than the GMKtec G9?
Xyber Hydra NAS Review Note – there is going to be ALOT of comparisons with the GMKtec G9 Nucbox NAS in this review. This is because the Hydra is clearly either built in partnership with GMKtec, or at least using branded components from the same factory (see example below). Likewise given this system’s similarity to […]
GMKTec G9 Ver.2 NAS Review – Cooler Now?
GMKTec G9 NAS (New Improved Cooling Version) Review Important – My original review of the GMKTec G9 NAS in it’s original design can be found HERE on YouTube and HERE on the NASCompares blog. The GMKTec G9 NucBox NAS has re-emerged in mid-2025 with a revised cooling design, following a wave of thermal criticism directed […]
DS1825+ vs DXP8800 PLUS NAS – Synology or UGREEN for your Data?
Synology DS1825+ vs UGREEN DXP8800 PLUS NAS – Which Should You Buy? In 2025, the market for high-capacity 8-bay NAS systems has become more competitive than ever, with traditional leaders like Synology now facing serious contenders from newer brands such as UGREEN. The Synology DS1825+ represents the company’s latest flagship in the Plus series, incorporating […]
UGREEN DH4300 PLUS NAS Review
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, […]
UGREEN DH4300 PLUS NAS Review
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, […]
Synology DS1825+ vs UGREEN DXP8800 PLUS NAS – Which Should You Buy?
DS1825+ vs DXP8800 PLUS NAS – Synology or UGREEN for your Data? In 2025, the market for high-capacity 8-bay NAS systems has become more competitive than ever, with traditional leaders like Synology now facing serious contenders from newer brands such as UGREEN. The Synology DS1825+ represents the company’s latest flagship in the Plus series, incorporating […]
GMKTec NucBox G9 NAS Review – The FIRST N150 NAS?
GMKTec NucBox G9 Flash NAS Review – Insane Value? Note – a new version of the GMKTec G9 is Now Available (wherein GMKTec have improved the cooling system). I reviewed the new version HERE on NASCompares and HERE on the YouTube Channel The GMKtec NucBox G9 represents the brand’s first attempt to transition from the mini […]
GMKTec G9 NAS (New Improved Cooling Version) Review
GMKTec G9 Ver.2 NAS Review – Cooler Now? Important – My original review of the GMKTec G9 NAS in it’s original design can be found HERE on YouTube and HERE on the NASCompares blog. The GMKTec G9 NucBox NAS has re-emerged in mid-2025 with a revised cooling design, following a wave of thermal criticism directed […]
UGREEN DH4300 and DH2300 NAS Revealed
New Value Series UGREEN DH4300 and DH2300 NAS Drives UGREEN has unveiled two new value-focused NAS devices, the DH3400 and DH3200, designed to meet the needs of home and small office users who want practical, low-power network storage without unnecessary complexity. The DH3400 is a 4-bay model, while the DH3200 offers a 2-bay configuration, both […]
UGREEN DH4300 and DH2300 NAS Revealed – Good Value?
New Value Series UGREEN DH4300 and DH2300 NAS Drives UGREEN has unveiled two new value-focused NAS devices, the DH3400 and DH3200, designed to meet the needs of home and small office users who want practical, low-power network storage without unnecessary complexity. The DH3400 is a 4-bay model, while the DH3200 offers a 2-bay configuration, both […]
Xyber Hydra NAS Review
Xyber Hydra N150 NAS Review – Better than the GMKtec G9? Note – there is going to be ALOT of comparisons with the GMKtec G9 Nucbox NAS in this review. This is because the Hydra is clearly either built in partnership with GMKtec, or at least using branded components from the same factory (see example […]
Best 4-Bay NAS of the Year – 2024
A Guide to the Best 4-Bay NAS Drives to Buy Right Now For professionals moving from cloud storage to private servers, 4-Bay NAS devices have become the go-to choice in 2024. Offering large storage capacities of up to 24TB per drive and enhanced redundancy for data protection, these systems stand out for their reliable hardware […]
UGREEN NASync NAS – One Year Later, Should You Buy?
UGREEN NASync NAS: One Year Later – The Good, The Bad, and What’s Still Missing? One year ago, UGREEN made waves in the NAS industry by launching its NASync series through a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign, raising $6.6 million from over 13,000 backers. This new line of NAS devices aimed to offer a cost-effective alternative […]
UGREEN NASync NAS – One Year Later
UGREEN NASync NAS: One Year Later – The Good, The Bad, and What’s Still Missing? One year ago, UGREEN made waves in the NAS industry by launching its NASync series through a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign, raising $6.6 million from over 13,000 backers. This new line of NAS devices aimed to offer a cost-effective alternative […]
Terramaster TrueNAS Scale/Core Installation Guide (2025)
How to Install TrueNAS Scale/Core on a Terramaster NAS If you’re new to private server storage, you’ve probably heard the phrase “everything runs on Linux.” While that’s not entirely true (many other platforms exist with their own foundations), Linux remains the dominant base for much of the software we use daily—including Network Attached Storage (NAS). […]