Synology DS425+ Review – Should You Buy This NAS? The Synology DS425+ is a 4-bay NAS system launched in mid-2025 as part of the company’s continued refresh of its Plus Series product line, replacing the DS423+. It is designed to serve home power users, creative professionals, and small business environments that require a balance of […]
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 […]
Synology DS1525+ NAS Review – A Solid Release, with bizarre compatibility rules The Synology DS1525+ is the latest entry in the company’s long-running 5-bay Plus series, designed to deliver a flexible and reliable storage solution for small businesses, creative professionals, and advanced home users who require more capacity and functionality than entry-level models but do […]
Synology DS1525+ NAS Review – A Solid Release, with bizarre compatibility rules The Synology DS1525+ is the latest entry in the company’s long-running 5-bay Plus series, designed to deliver a flexible and reliable storage solution for small businesses, creative professionals, and advanced home users who require more capacity and functionality than entry-level models but do […]
Review of the Synology DS1825+ NAS – Locked In? The Synology DS1825+ is the latest 8-bay desktop NAS in the company’s established Plus series, positioned as the direct successor to the DS1821+ that launched in late 2020. After a considerable gap of nearly four years, expectations were high for significant improvements in hardware and features […]
Review of the Synology DS1825+ NAS – Locked In? The Synology DS1825+ is the latest 8-bay desktop NAS in the company’s established Plus series, positioned as the direct successor to the DS1821+ that launched in late 2020. After a considerable gap of nearly four years, expectations were high for significant improvements in hardware and features […]
30TB Seagate Ironwolf Pro HDD Review Note – You can watch the the Seagate 30TB Ironwolf HDD YouTube ReviewHERE The arrival of 30TB capacity hard drives from Seagate — in the form of the IronWolf Pro ST30000NT011 and the Exos M ST30000NM004K — marks another incremental step in high-capacity storage for NAS and enterprise environments. […]
The Seagate Ironwolf Pro 24TB HDD Review UPDATE – Since this review, Seagate have now released their Ironwolf Pro 30TB HDD (and EXOS 30TB). Read the written review HERE , or watch the Seagate 30TB Ironwolf HDD YouTube Review HERE Seagate and their Ironwolf series of hard drives have fast become a mainstay of the NAS […]
30TB Seagate EXOS HDD Review The arrival of 30TB capacity hard drives from Seagate — in the form of the IronWolf Pro ST30000NT011 and the Exos M ST30000NM004K — marks another incremental step in high-capacity storage for NAS and enterprise environments. Both models utilize helium-sealed conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology and pack ten platters at […]
30TB Seagate Ironwolf Pro and EXOS HDD Review – When is Enough, Enough? The arrival of 30TB capacity hard drives from Seagate — in the form of the IronWolf Pro ST30000NT011 and the Exos M ST30000NM004K — marks another incremental step in high-capacity storage for NAS and enterprise environments. Both models utilize helium-sealed conventional magnetic […]
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 […]
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 […]
Aoostar WTR Max NAS vs Minisforum N5 Pro NAS Comparison The demand for high-performance, multi-functional NAS systems has never been higher, as users increasingly expect far more than basic file storage from their hardware. Today’s workloads often include virtualization, AI-assisted operations, multi-tiered storage strategies, and high-speed, low-latency networking—demands that blur the line between a traditional […]
Aoostar WTR Max NAS vs Minisforum N5 Pro NAS Comparison The demand for high-performance, multi-functional NAS systems has never been higher, as users increasingly expect far more than basic file storage from their hardware. Today’s workloads often include virtualization, AI-assisted operations, multi-tiered storage strategies, and high-speed, low-latency networking—demands that blur the line between a traditional […]
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 […]
CWWK M8 MITX 10GbE NAS Motherboard & CPU Review The CWWK M8 NAS motherboard, equipped with either the Intel Twin Lake N150 or N355 processor, is a compact Mini-ITX platform aimed at advanced home NAS builders and small office users looking for a cost-effective alternative to branded NAS systems. Measuring just 17 x 17 cm, […]
Minisforum N5 Pro Review – Reinventing NAS? The Minisforum N5 Pro marks the company’s first deliberate step into the network-attached storage (NAS) segment, building upon its established experience in producing compact desktops, mini-PCs, and workstation-class hardware. First hinted at during industry discussions at IFA 2024 and formally revealed during CES 2025 in Nevada, the N5 […]
Minisforum N5 Pro Review – Reinventing NAS? The Minisforum N5 Pro marks the company’s first deliberate step into the network-attached storage (NAS) segment, building upon its established experience in producing compact desktops, mini-PCs, and workstation-class hardware. First hinted at during industry discussions at IFA 2024 and formally revealed during CES 2025 in Nevada, the N5 […]
Aoostar WTR Max NAS Review The Aoostar WTR Max is a compact, AMD-powered NAS platform aimed at advanced users seeking a balance between high-density storage and compute capabilities. Designed as a substantial upgrade over the earlier WTR Pro model, it offers support for up to eleven total drives, including six SATA bays and five M.2 […]
Minisforum MS-01 vs MS-A2 – Which Should You Buy? Minisforum has steadily earned recognition in the compact workstation space, and the MS-01 stands as one of its most prominent entries. Released with a focus on balancing high-performance hardware in a small chassis, the MS-01 quickly found popularity among professionals needing powerful networking and scalable internals […]