https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week16-2025.wav April 2025 has been packed with major updates and announcements across the NAS and tech ecosystem. Synology rolled out critical updates to Note Station, Cloud Sync, Photos, and DS finder, enhancing security, AI features, and cloud performance. TrueNAS launched its highly anticipated 25.04 “Fangtooth” release, unifying CORE and SCALE with powerful new enterprise features. […]
Synology is closing the gap on third-party hard drive support further in 2025 Over the last few years, Synology have not been exact about being forward in supporting. Back in 2021, we started to see the brand reduce the number of third-party hard drives and SSDs on their systems. This diminishing support has manifested itself […]
Is the CWWK N355 Soft Router Firewall / NAS Box Worth Your Data? (Review) DIY router boxes have gained popularity in recent years, especially those coming out of China with various hardware configurations. The CWWK N355-powered firewall appliance is an intriguing option, not just as a high-performance router but also as a potential NAS device. […]
The Best M.2 SSD NAS of the Year As we close out 2024 and move into 2025, the evolution of SSD-based NAS systems has been nothing short of remarkable. This year has seen a surge in brands embracing M.2 NVMe and SATA-based SSD systems over traditional hard drives. Today, we highlight the best SSD flash […]
CWWK N355 DIY NAS Motherboard Review The CWWK N355 DIY NAS motherboard is a Mini-ITX board designed for users looking to build a compact yet powerful NAS system with high storage capacity and expansion potential. Featuring the Intel Twin Lake N355 processor, dual 2.5GbE networking, six SATA ports, and two NVMe slots, it balances performance […]
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 […]
CWWK N355 DIY NAS Motherboard Review The CWWK N355 DIY NAS motherboard is a Mini-ITX board designed for users looking to build a compact yet powerful NAS system with high storage capacity and expansion potential. Featuring the Intel Twin Lake N355 processor, dual 2.5GbE networking, six SATA ports, and two NVMe slots, it balances performance […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week10-2025.wav Here’s your Weekly NAScompares Digest – Week 10, 2025, covering 13 major topics in NAS, storage, and networking. 1. AOOSTAR WTR MAX NAS with 11 Drive Bays & Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS AOOSTAR has announced the WTR MAX NAS, a high-performance storage solution powered by the AMD Ryzen 7 PRO 8845HS, an enterprise-grade CPU […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week9-2025.wav Welcome to the NAScompares Weekly Digest for Week 9 of 2025! This week saw major announcements in the storage, networking, and NAS industries, including lunar data centers, next-gen NAND advancements, NAS OS updates, and new high-speed SSDs. Let’s dive into the biggest news from the past week. 🚀 Phison and Lonestar Partner for Lunar […]
Samsung Unveils 9100 PRO PCIe 5.0 SSD with Up to 14,800 MB/s Speeds and 8TB Capacity Samsung has officially launched its 9100 PRO Series, marking its first full-fledged PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD and its most powerful consumer storage solution to date. Designed to meet the growing demands of AI workloads, high-performance computing, 8K video editing, […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week8-2025.wav QNAP Unveils Entry-Level 10GbE Multi-Gigabit Switch QNAP has introduced the QSW-3205-5T, a full 10GbE unmanaged switch designed for small businesses, video production teams, and home users looking for cost-effective high-speed networking. With five 10GbE RJ45 ports, the switch supports NBASE-T standards, offering speeds of 10G, 5G, 2.5G, 1G, and 100M. The fanless design ensures […]
Review of the CWWK x86 P6 Mini SSD NAS Review The CWWK x86 P6 Pocket SSD NAS is a compact, all-flash server aimed at home lab enthusiasts and small businesses seeking high-speed storage in a small form factor. It features four M.2 NVMe slots, dual 2.5GbE ports, and support for up to 48GB DDR5 memory, […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week7-2025.wav Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage Winter Update Enhances Security and Streamlines Workflows Backblaze has rolled out its Winter Release for B2 Cloud Storage, introducing new enterprise security features and workflow automation tools. Key updates include scalable and scoped application keys, enhanced CLI credential management, event-triggered notifications, and custom upload timestamps for compliance. Backblaze aims to […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week6-2025.wav The storage and networking industry continues to push the boundaries of technology, with major announcements this past week. From ultra-high-capacity hard drives and SSD advancements to new NAS accessories and software updates, here are the biggest stories from Week 6. Big Tech Integrates Clean Energy with Data Centers The growing demand for computing power, […]
Are DRAM free SSDs Worth Your Money and Your Data? Solid-State Drives (SSDs) have revolutionized data storage with their speed and reliability. Among these, DRAMless SSDs have carved a niche, offering unique advantages and disadvantages. With the emergence of models like the Samsung 990 EVO, the Phison E31T controller-based SSDs, and the WD Black SN770, […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week4-2025.wav Welcome to this week’s comprehensive tech roundup, where we dive deeper into the latest and most exciting developments in NAS, storage, and tech! Let’s break down the top highlights from Week 4 of 2025. QNAP Fixes Six Rsync Vulnerabilities in Hybrid Backup Sync QNAP has addressed six critical vulnerabilities in its HBS 3 Hybrid […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week1-2025.wav Solidigm Exits Consumer SSD Market to Focus on Enterprise Solutions Solidigm, a subsidiary of SK Hynix, has officially exited the consumer SSD market to concentrate exclusively on enterprise solutions. This shift comes with the removal of the “Client SSD” category from its website, signaling a definitive end to its consumer offerings. Key Developments: Last […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week47-2024.wav Weekly Tech Digest: Exploring the Latest in Storage Technology Welcome to this week’s tech digest, where we unpack the most exciting developments in the world of storage technology and beyond. This week, our focus is on groundbreaking advancements in NAND flash memory, the evolution of portable SSDs, and the intersection of AI with data […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week46-2024.mp3 High-Capacity SSDs Redefine Storage for Data Centers The storage industry saw game-changing advancements this week with the release of groundbreaking SSDs that push capacity and performance to new limits. Phison Pascari D205V PCIe Gen5 SSD Phison introduced a world-first 128TB SSD aimed at data centers, boasting read speeds of 14,600 MB/s and an […]