Beelink ME Mini Pro, ME S, ME X and ME Max NAS Series for 2026 Note – Original Beelink ME Mini from June ’25. Written Review HERE and YouTube Video Review HERE It has been around a year since Beelink made a major impact in the NAS sector with their $200+ 6-bay flash-based system, the Beelink […]
Synology NAS compatible RAM FAQ Can any NAS be upgraded? Most NAS devices can be upgraded to some extent. Common upgrade options include adding more RAM, expanding storage capacity by adding more hard drives or SSDs, and upgrading the network interface cards (NICs). However, the extent of upgradability may vary depending on the specific […]
Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 delivered another intense set of device breakouts, including multiple successful attacks against Synology and QNAP kit. Below I have taken the contest results and turned them into a NASCompares style update, with a short summary for each exploit, an engineer friendly plain English explanation of how the bugs worked, the immediate impact, […]
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 […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week44-2025.m4a This week’s edition of the Weekly Tech Digest brings together the most important developments across storage, networking, and AI-integrated edge computing. We cover QNAP’s latest flash NASbook, Unraid’s 7.2.0 stable release, and a new AI NAS powered by 36 TOPS of compute. Highlights also include breakthroughs in DDR5-7200 RDIMM, TP-Link’s Wi-Fi 8 field tests, […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week43-2025.m4a This week in the NASCompares Weekly Digest – Week 43 (2025), we explore the convergence of AI-driven networking, enterprise-grade surveillance, and smarter storage across the board. From UniFi’s Channel AI and 4K G6 Pro cameras, to QNAP’s virtualization HA beta and rugged NAS systems, the industry continues to push boundaries in reliability, bandwidth, […]
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 […]
The Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 competition has concluded, sending a clear message to the network-attached storage (NAS) market. Security researchers successfully exploited multiple Synology and QNAP devices, collectively earning more than $350,000 in prize money. The event underscores that even trusted storage platforms are not immune to sophisticated attacks and highlights the importance of keeping systems […]
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 […]
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 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 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, […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week41-2025.m4a Solidigm’s AI Central Lab Packs 23.6PB into 16U with 192 SSDs Solidigm has unveiled its AI Central Lab, a dense reference design integrating 192 SSDs totaling 23.6PB of flash storage into just 16U of rack space. Built with high-endurance NVMe SSDs and Gen4 infrastructure, the lab demonstrates scalable flash deployment for real-time AI and […]
Should You Upgrade Your Synology from DSM 7.2 to DSM 7.3? DSM 7.3 represents Synology’s final major release under the DSM 7 platform before the expected transition to DSM 8, and it introduces a mix of refinements, policy reversals, and new enterprise tools that signal both the maturity and the approaching end of this software […]
Should You Upgrade Your Synology from DSM 7.2 to DSM 7.3? DSM 7.3 represents Synology’s final major release under the DSM 7 platform before the expected transition to DSM 8, and it introduces a mix of refinements, policy reversals, and new enterprise tools that signal both the maturity and the approaching end of this software […]
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. […]
