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 […]
The Best NAS of the Year – 2025 Network attached storage in 2025 has shifted from being a niche utility to a central part of how many homes, studios and small businesses manage data. Rising storage needs, more capable low power CPUs and a renewed interest in self hosted services have produced a wave of […]
The Minisforum MS-02 Ultra – The First 48 Hours The MS-02 Ultra is the latest workstation from Minisforum, and is currently undergoing testing and review here at NASCompares. However, even after just 48 hours, a whole bunch of interesting design choices and unique qwerks to the arcitecture have emerged that I wanted to cover in […]
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 […]
Choosing Between WD Red and Seagate Ironwolf HDDs in Your NAS In late 2025, choosing between Seagate IronWolf and WD Red for a NAS is less about raw performance and more about secondary factors such as noise, power consumption, pricing, and ecosystem. Both brands now offer broadly similar SATA performance in their mainstream and Pro […]
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 […]
TerraMaster Black Friday & Cyber Monday 2025 TerraMaster officially launches its 2025 Black Friday and Cyber Monday promotion! The sale runs from November 20 to December 1. We’ve handpicked a wide range of NAS and DAS storage devices with exclusive discounts of up to 30%, catering to every user’s needs—from entry-level models for home and personal use, […]
Who Are IceWhale, Is ZimaOS a Legitimate NAS Software Player, and Are They Ready? An Interview with Lauren Pan, IceWhale CEO IceWhale is one of the youngest companies in the self-hosting space, yet its operating system, ZimaOS, has rapidly become one of the most discussed alternatives to established NAS platforms. Built on an immutable Linux […]
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 Series of NAS Devices – 12 Months Later, Should You Buy One? 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, […]
Can We Forgive and Forget The Synology HDD Compatibility Flip Flop? Synology’s recent reversal on hard drive compatibility has reopened a larger debate about whether its NAS systems remain a trustworthy and sensible choice for both new buyers and long-term users. Throughout most of 2025, the company faced sustained criticism after enforcing strict drive verification […]
Can We Forgive and Forget The Synology HDD Compatibility Flip Flop? Synology’s recent reversal on hard drive compatibility has reopened a larger debate about whether its NAS systems remain a trustworthy and sensible choice for both new buyers and long-term users. Throughout most of 2025, the company faced sustained criticism after enforcing strict drive verification […]
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 […]
