Is there a good reason for Synology to change the support of “Unverified Drives” in DSM? Synology has long been regarded as one of the most user-friendly and reliable NAS brands in the market, balancing intuitive software with a wide hardware range that appeals to both home and business users. However, in recent years the […]
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 […]
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/week34-2025.wav This week’s tech digest explores major advancements in storage, edge computing, and AI-driven hardware. Highlights include Unraid OS 7.2.0 Beta.2 introducing long-awaited ZFS RAIDZ pool expansion, Phison’s unveiling of a massive 122.88TB PCIe Gen5 SSD, and Kioxia’s innovative high-bandwidth flash architecture for edge servers. GEEKOM’s Ryzen AI-powered mini PC marks a step forward for […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week33-2025.wav Here is your Weekly Tech Digest – Week 33 (2025). This edition highlights significant developments across the NAS, SSD, motherboard, and AI infrastructure sectors. From new AI-enhanced NAS devices to Synology’s growing enterprise support, PCIe 6.0 breakthroughs, and the end of AOL dial-up, this week was packed with noteworthy announcements. TerraMaster F2-425 […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week32-2025.wav Here’s the Weekly Tech Digest covering standout developments from August’s first week in enterprise storage, NAS innovation, next-gen SSDs, and AI infrastructure. This edition features major OS releases from Unraid and Proxmox, breakthrough SSD launches from Micron and SanDisk, and exciting new AI assistant tools from QNAP. Let’s dive into the first five highlights. […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week31-2025.wav Here is your Weekly Tech Digest – Week 31 (2025), covering major announcements and hardware launches across NAS, storage, networking, and embedded computing. This week features breakthroughs in Raspberry Pi mods, PlayStation 5 storage upgrades, enterprise-grade HDD testing, and next-gen SSD innovations. Below are the first five news highlights of the week. […]
Use Whatever Hard Drives or SSDs on Your Synology NAS (2025 Guide) Note – there is a YouTube tutorial version of this guide HERE on the NASCompares YouTube Channel Synology’s 2025 generation of NAS systems, such as the DS925+ and other Plus series models, introduced a more restrictive approach to drive compatibility. Unlike previous generations, […]
Use Whatever Hard Drives or SSDs on Your Synology NAS (2025 Guide) Note – there is a YouTube tutorial version of this guide HERE on the NASCompares YouTube Channel Synology’s 2025 generation of NAS systems, such as the DS925+ and other Plus series models, introduced a more restrictive approach to drive compatibility. Unlike previous generations, […]
Synology 2025 NAS Series 3rd Party Drive Compatibility Tests UPDATED 07-05-25 = Added Unverified HDD and SSD (Migrated) Storage Pool RAID Repair, RAID POOL Expansion and Hot Spare Tests. Right now, the following is what works and what does not (between pre-2025 Series and the 2025 Series that is releasing now): Feature / Function Pre-2025 […]
Orico CF Cybervault NAS Series Coming Soon Note – this project is now LIVE on Kickstarter and ends of August 7th 2025. Find out more HERE. ORICO is preparing to launch a new range of hybrid and all-flash NAS systems under the CyberData Vault banner, targeting a wide spectrum of users—from content creators and post-production […]
Does the Orico Cyberdata Vault CF56 and CF56 Pro Deserve Your Data? IMPORTANT – This is a review of two early prototypes of the Orico Cyberdata Vault NAS devices that will be launching on crowdfunding in July, and likely will see improvement and optimization as time and development continue. I provide this rolling/dynamic review as […]
Does the Orico Cyberdata Vault CF56 and CF56 Pro Deserve Your Data? IMPORTANT – This is a review of two early prototypes of the Orico Cyberdata Vault NAS devices that will be launching on crowdfunding in July, and likely will see improvement and optimization as time and development continue. I provide this rolling/dynamic review as […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week29-2025.wav The provided texts primarily discuss advancements in data storage technology, highlighting new hard disk drives (HDDs) with increased capacities, like Seagate’s 30 TB HAMR drives, and innovative SSD controllers supporting future PCIe 6.0 for immense speeds and storage. Several Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions are introduced, ranging from compact consumer models to high-capacity enterprise […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week28-2025.wav This week’s roundup highlights advancements in NAS, NVR, and industrial storage technologies, along with trends in NAND flash pricing and fanless computing solutions. We look at launches from Asustor, QNAP, TeamGroup, Shuttle, and market forecasts that could affect SSD and memory pricing for the rest of the year. Asustor Status Page Highlights Availability Across […]
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 […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week27-2025.wav This week’s tech digest highlights cutting-edge storage hardware, DIY NAS innovations, a critical market shift in semiconductor production, and advancements in memory overclocking. Here are the first five big stories shaping the storage and computing landscape this week. OWC Unveils Guardian USB-C Portable SSD with Built-In Hardware Encryption Other World Computing (OWC) […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week26-2025.wav This week in storage and networking technology, we’re seeing a strong trend toward energy-efficient NAS hardware, ultra-fast removable storage, and growing demand for high-endurance NAND solutions in industrial sectors. Meanwhile, Synology’s long-anticipated DS1525+ NAS has officially launched for global users, marking a notable expansion in AMD-powered NAS offerings. Here’s your detailed breakdown of the […]
Synology DS1825+ vs DS1821+ NAS Comparison – Get It Right, FIRST TIME! When Synology releases a new NAS in its “Plus” lineup, users often expect a blend of practical improvements, long-term support, and a reasonable upgrade path from the previous generation. The Synology DS1825+ arrives in 2025 as the official successor to the 2020/2021-released DS1821+, […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week25-2025.wav This week in tech saw notable advancements across memory, networking, and storage. Micron formally announced the sunsetting of DDR4, Kioxia introduced faster industrial SSDs, and Marvell unveiled the world’s first 2nm SRAM. In parallel, next-generation routers and 10GbE switches aim to simplify fast networking at home and in the enterprise. Micron to Sunset DDR4 […]
