https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week37-2025.mp4 This week’s roundup brings a sweeping overview of the latest developments in NAS hardware, SSD technology, AI-powered infrastructure, and networking. Highlights include OWC’s Thunderbolt 5 dock with dual 10GbE, MINISFORUM’s award-winning N5 Pro AI NAS, and a wave of powerful new NAS systems from QNAP and ASUSTOR. NETGEAR and ASUS rolled out Wi-Fi 7 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
The Synology DS925+ versus QNAP TS-464 – Buy NEW or Buy QNAP? Every so often in the NAS market, a new model arrives that challenges not just its predecessors but also its closest competitors. With the 2025 release of the Synology DS925+, buyers now face an interesting dilemma: go with Synology’s latest compact powerhouse, or […]
Reviewing the Beelink ME Mini NAS – Flashy Brilliance The Beelink ME Mini NAS is a compact, six-slot network-attached storage solution aimed squarely at home users seeking a quiet, efficient, and flexible storage platform without the cost or complexity of traditional full-size NAS systems. Measuring just 99mm in each dimension and built with a minimalist […]
Reviewing the Beelink ME Mini NAS – Flashy Brilliance The Beelink ME Mini NAS is a compact, six-slot network-attached storage solution aimed squarely at home users seeking a quiet, efficient, and flexible storage platform without the cost or complexity of traditional full-size NAS systems. Measuring just 99mm in each dimension and built with a minimalist […]
The Synology DS925+ versus QNAP TS-464 – Buy NEW or Buy QNAP? Every so often in the NAS market, a new model arrives that challenges not just its predecessors but also its closest competitors. With the 2025 release of the Synology DS925+, buyers now face an interesting dilemma: go with Synology’s latest compact powerhouse, or […]
Is This The Beginning of the End of PLEX – Is It Jellyfin Time? 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 […]
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 […]
GMKTec NucBox G9 Flash NAS Review – Insane Value? The GMKtec NucBox G9 represents the brand’s first attempt to transition from the mini PC market into the world of network-attached storage (NAS). This 4-bay, SSD-only system targets entry-level users and light workloads, offering affordability and versatility in a compact form factor. Designed as a hybrid […]
Recommended Files to Test Your Plex Media Server NAS If you are considering buying/building your own Plex Media server (or even want to test the capabilities of your existing Plex server), then you may have discovered that it is actually a lot harder to bench-test your multimedia system than it should be. Notwithstanding the fact […]
ZimaCube Pro NAS Review (i5-1235U Version) – A Crowdfunding Success Story? The ZimaCube Pro, developed by Ice Whale Technology, is a high-performance NAS system that emerged from a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. Positioned as a solution for advanced users, the ZimaCube Pro is designed to meet the needs of those requiring significant storage and processing […]
ZimaCube Pro NAS Review (i5-1235U Version) – A Crowdfunding Success Story? The ZimaCube Pro, developed by Ice Whale Technology, is a high-performance NAS system that emerged from a successful Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign. Positioned as a solution for advanced users, the ZimaCube Pro is designed to meet the needs of those requiring significant storage and processing […]
NAS for Plex Media Server – The Mistakes People ALWAYS Make! If you have decided to invest in a network-attached storage device to host your Plex media server, then congratulations, you are close to owning one of the easiest and most user-friendly multimedia home server options out there with a GUI and features that rival […]
Best Alternative to WD and Netgear NAS? Which Brand Should You Buy Next? Although Western Digital still is an absolute powerhouse in the world of general storage media for several decades, I think it would be fair to say that in the last few years, their NAS systems (My Cloud, My Book Live, etc) have […]
Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Plex Media Server on a UGREEN NAS Now that users are beginning to get their hands on the pre-ordered UGREEN NASync server devices, a one of the most popular applications that many will want to run is Plex Media Server. Easily one of the most powerful and capable media server applications in […]
Step-by-Step Guide: Installing Plex Media Server on a UGREEN NAS Now that users are beginning to get their hands on the pre-ordered UGREEN NASync server devices, a one of the most popular applications that many will want to run is Plex Media Server. Easily one of the most powerful and capable media server applications in […]