The Synology DS925+ NAS is (STILL) Coming..and Soon It is fast becoming the worst-kept secret in the world of network-attached storage, but Synology’s continued plans to launch refreshes of a number of their popular desktop devices received another public outing this weekend, when keen users on Reddit spotted the official pages for the Synology DS925+ […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week15-2025.wav This week was rich in NAS innovation, SSD advancements, AI integrations, and some critical software and security updates. Proxmox released Backup Server 3.4 with faster garbage collection and smarter sync features, while Synology quietly opened public beta testing for its AI Console, bridging popular LLM platforms with its MailPlus app. UGREEN stole the spotlight […]
Zettlab D6 AI NAS Prototype Review – A Glimpse at the Future of Local AI NAS? The Zettlab D6 represents a compelling entry into the increasingly competitive world of AI-integrated network-attached storage. Developed by a relatively new player in the market, Zettlab is attempting to blend traditional NAS functionality with localized artificial intelligence features, positioning […]
Zettlab D6 AI NAS Prototype Review – A Glimpse at the Future of Local AI NAS? The Zettlab D6 represents a compelling entry into the increasingly competitive world of AI-integrated network-attached storage. Developed by a relatively new player in the market, Zettlab is attempting to blend traditional NAS functionality with localized artificial intelligence features, positioning […]
PLEX Price Increases, The Rise of Jellyfin and Now What? After more than a decade of keeping its Lifetime Plex Pass at $119.99, Plex has officially announced a significant price increase—raising the cost to $249.99 starting April 29, 2025. This announcement, delivered through a press release on March 19, also outlined several additional changes to […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week14-2025.wav Recent tech news covers a range of storage and networking advancements. QNAP released a QTS update enhancing security and network features, while also discontinuing Google Photos backup in MARS due to API changes, and announcing new dual-port 10GbE network cards. OWC launched SoftRAID 8.5 with improved compatibility and new Jellyfish shared storage systems alongside […]
Is the Samsung 9100 Pro SSD Your DREAM Gen5 SSD? Samsung has officially entered the PCIe 5.0 market with the release of the 9100 PRO Series SSD, its first high-performance consumer Gen 5 NVMe SSD. Unlike previous Samsung SSD releases that focused on mainstream users, this drive is built for professionals, power users, and AI-driven […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week13-2025.wav GL.iNet Launches Slate 7 – Wi-Fi 7 Travel Router with Touchscreen and Dual 2.5GbE GL.iNet’s Slate 7 is more than just a compact router—it’s a travel-ready networking tool built for modern users who require performance and security on the go. Supporting over 120 devices, the Slate 7 caters to teams, families, and digital nomads […]
Updates on the Minisforum N5 and N5 Pro NAS Minisforum is no stranger to shaking up established markets. Known primarily for its innovative and compact mini PCs, the brand has now turned its attention to network-attached storage (NAS) solutions. Earlier this year at CES 2025, Minisforum unveiled the N5 Pro NAS — a five-bay, AI-optimized […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week12-2025.wav 1. Synology DSM Vulnerability Patched After PWN2OWN 2024 Disclosure Synology has resolved a man-in-the-middle vulnerability (CVE-2024-10444) that was disclosed during PWN2OWN 2024. The flaw allowed attackers to hijack admin sessions through improper certificate validation in DSM’s LDAP utilities. Affected Versions: DSM 7.1, 7.2.1, and 7.2.2.Resolution: Fixed in updates 7.1.1-42962-8, 7.2.1-69057-7, and 7.2.2-72806-3.Severity: CVSS 7.5 […]
Is the Samsung 9100 Pro SSD Your DREAM Gen5 SSD? Samsung has officially entered the PCIe 5.0 market with the release of the 9100 PRO Series SSD, its first high-performance consumer Gen 5 NVMe SSD. Unlike previous Samsung SSD releases that focused on mainstream users, this drive is built for professionals, power users, and AI-driven […]
New Synology NAS for First Half of 2025 Revealed – DS925+, DS1825XS+, DS625Slim, DS1525+ and More After what seems like quite a while for many, we have finally got pretty large confirmation that Synology are refreshing a large number of their Desktop (and a couple of Rackmount systems) devices – as well as launching a […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week11-2025.wav 1. UniFi U7 Pro XG & XGS: 10GbE Wi-Fi 7 APs for High-Density Networks UniFi has officially launched the U7 Pro XG ($199) and U7 Pro XGS ($299), both featuring 10GbE uplinks and Wi-Fi 7 for enterprise environments. XG Model: 6-stream, supports 300+ clients, PoE+ powered. XGS Model: 8-stream, supports 500+ clients, PoE++ powered, […]
EVERYTHING We Know About Synology NAS Hardware and Software for 2024-2025 Synology has always been the ‘Apple’ of the NAS industry, approaching the launch of their newest hardware/software releases with a sense of gravitas and importance (global launch events, hosted digital streams, etc) that is only matched by the sheer blanket of secrecy they maintain […]
EVERYTHING We Know About Synology NAS Hardware and Software for 2024-2025 Synology has always been the ‘Apple’ of the NAS industry, approaching the launch of their newest hardware/software releases with a sense of gravitas and importance (global launch events, hosted digital streams, etc) that is only matched by the sheer blanket of secrecy they maintain […]
Synology DS725+ NAS Revealed – A Compact Yet Powerful 2-Bay Upgrade The Synology DS725+, officially (well..photos were taken at an official event!) unveiled at the March 12th, 2025 Synology event, serves as the latest refresh of the brand’s high-performance 2-bay NAS lineup, succeeding the DS723+. This compact yet capable NAS continues to target small businesses, […]
A New Synology 8-Bay NAS Has Been Leaked Online UPDATE 13-03-25 (watch this video or this article on NASCompares) Following the initial leaks and speculation surrounding the Synology DS1825+, we now have confirmed specifications that provide a much clearer picture of this 8-bay NAS refresh. The biggest takeaway is that many of my original predictions […]
Synology DS1825xs+ NAS Revealed The Synology DS1825xs+ is the latest high-performance eight-bay NAS, succeeding the DS1823xs+, and bringing notable improvements in network flexibility and expansion options. While it retains the AMD Ryzen V1780B quad-core processor, making it an enterprise-class storage solution for demanding workloads, the most significant change in this refresh is the updated network […]
Synology DS625slim NAS News The Synology DS625slim marks the return of the Slim series, succeeding the DS620slim, which was first introduced in 2019. Designed for compact, high-speed storage, this new iteration brings networking improvements and retains the six 2.5-inch drive bays, making it ideal for users who require a small yet powerful NAS for SSD-based […]
Synology DS225+ NAS News The Synology DS225+ is the latest two-bay NAS in Synology’s refreshed 2025 product lineup, replacing the DS223+. While this new model retains the same Intel J4125 quad-core processor, its networking and expansion capabilities have been modernized to meet current performance expectations. The key upgrade is the transition from 1GbE to dual […]