Synology NAS compatible RAM FAQ Can any NAS be upgraded? Most NAS devices can be upgraded to some extent. Common upgrade options include adding more RAM, expanding storage capacity by adding more hard drives or SSDs, and upgrading the network interface cards (NICs). However, the extent of upgradability may vary depending on the specific […]
Synology Beestation Plus 8TB Revealed and Detailed Synology has unveiled the BeeStation Plus (BST170-8T) in their pre-Computex build up (alongside an early reveal back in Jan 2025 at CES/Pepcom), the latest addition to its growing portfolio of personal cloud storage solutions aimed at everyday users. Building on the success of the original BeeStation (BST150-4T), the […]
Synology (FINALLY) has an NVMe Flash Server – The Synology PAS7700 System Synology are seemingly going ‘all guns blazing’ at Computex 2025 this year, with a wide array of hardware and software solutions being revealed at the event. Many of these we already know about via official and unofficial reveals over the last 6 months […]
Synology (FINALLY) has an NVMe Flash Server – The Synology PAS7700 System Synology are seemingly going ‘all guns blazing’ at Computex 2025 this year, with a wide array of hardware and software solutions being revealed at the event. Many of these we already know about via official and unofficial reveals over the last 6 months […]
Synology Beestation Plus 8TB Revealed and Detailed Synology has unveiled the BeeStation Plus (BST170-8T) in their pre-Computex build up (alongside an early reveal back in Jan 2025 at CES/Pepcom), the latest addition to its growing portfolio of personal cloud storage solutions aimed at everyday users. Building on the success of the original BeeStation (BST150-4T), the […]
https://nascompares.com/podcasts/weekly/week19-2025.wav Week 19 of 2025 showcased major NAS software upgrades and AI-infused features, with QNAP rolling out a new high-availability beta platform and enhanced QSearch. Synology deepened its push into consumer cloud alternatives with BeeStation updates and iCloud integration. Meanwhile, Raspberry Pi OS received critical refinements ahead of Debian Trixie, and the enterprise SSD market […]
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+, […]
Synology DS1525+ vs DS1522+ NAS Comparison – Get It Right, FIRST TIME! With the arrival of the Synology DS1525+ in 2025, many users are now weighing it against its immediate predecessor, the DS1522+, released in 2022. On the surface, both NAS units share the same 5-bay form factor, nearly identical chassis design, and very similar […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A New Synology 8-Bay NAS Has Been Leaked Online UPDATE 7th May 2025: The Synology DS1825+ and DS1525+ NAS have been released in the Eastern Regions (likely globally in the coming weeks), as well as the Synology DS925+ NAS Now being available globally. Below are news and review articles for these devices: Synology DS925+ NAS […]
New Synology NAS for First Half of 2025 Revealed – DS925+, DS1825XS+, DS625Slim, DS1525+ and More UPDATE 7th May 2025: The Synology DS1825+ and DS1525+ NAS have been released in the Eastern Regions (likely globally in the coming weeks), as well as the Synology DS925+ NAS Now being available globally. Below are news and review […]
A New Synology 8-Bay NAS Has Been Leaked Online UPDATE 7th May 2025: The Synology DS1825+ and DS1525+ NAS have been released in the Eastern Regions (likely globally in the coming weeks), as well as the Synology DS925+ NAS Now being available globally. Below are news and review articles for these devices: Synology DS925+ NAS […]
Synology DS1525+ NAS News UPDATE 7th May 2025: The Synology DS1825+ and DS1525+ NAS have been released in the Eastern Regions (likely globally in the coming weeks), as well as the Synology DS925+ NAS Now being available globally. Below are news and review articles for these devices: Synology DS925+ NAS Review YouTube Video and NASCompares […]
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 […]
Synology DS1825+ NAS Revealed – New 8 Bay NAS on the Block Synology has quietly launched the new DS1825+ NAS, an 8-bay desktop solution aimed at prosumers, creative professionals, and small businesses in need of high-capacity, high-reliability network storage. Replacing the 2020-era DS1821+, this new model has debuted across eastern markets including Taiwan, Japan, China, […]
The Synology DS1525+ NAS is Confirmed and Just Overshadowed the DS925+ The Synology DS1525+ NAS represents a significant evolution in the brand’s 5-bay desktop series, bringing forward a more scalable, performance-focused solution aimed at both advanced home users and professional environments. Positioned as a more powerful and versatile alternative to the recently launched DS925+, the […]
The Synology DS1525+ NAS is Confirmed and Just Overshadowed the DS925+ The Synology DS1525+ NAS represents a significant evolution in the brand’s 5-bay desktop series, bringing forward a more scalable, performance-focused solution aimed at both advanced home users and professional environments. Positioned as a more powerful and versatile alternative to the recently launched DS925+, the […]