Best NAS for $100-$150 of 2023 It would be an understatement to say that the sheer range and affordability of private server devices that even the most cash-strapped user can buy have grown exponentially over the last few years. It seems almost insane to think that you can pick up a NAS device from some […]
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Which 18TB/ 20TB Drives (HDD) supported and compatible with Synology

Synology Enterprise Verified Drive White List “vendor lock” Apparently, I made Kevin and Connor at Storage Reviews mad, because I called them out for publishing an opinion piece (end of business on a Friday) about the future of Synology products, without contacting Synology for a comment on their future products. When I emailed Synology myself […]
[Solved] Unveiling the 10GbE Enigma: How I Boosted Speed to 800MB/s on Synology DS923+ with 4x RAID 0
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Unable to maximize transfer speed on Synology DS-923+ Just put together the following setup: NAS: – Synology DS-923+, with 32GB RAM and 4x WD Red Plus 10TB each in RAID 0 – Synology 10Gbps ethernet adapter Switch: – TRENDnet 10Gbps Switch Desktop: – TRENDnet 10Gbps ethernet card, using Marvell’s AQtion chipset – Brand new CAT6A […]
Synology DS1522+ NAS Unofficial Memory Upgrades – Crucial, Kingston, Sabrent, 64GB?
How to Upgrade the RAM in your Synology DS1522+ to 32GB and 64GB RAM Officially/Unofficially The Synology DS1522+ NAS is a NAS system that arrives with an impressive middle ground between Power, Efficiency and Price, thanks to that AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU, flexibility in a 10GbE upgrade, storage expandability and (of course) arriving with ECC […]
Synology DS423+ Released (4-Bay Plus Series NAS)
Synology Announces New DS423+ NAS with NVMe Storage Pools and Powerful CPU – March 15th 2023. Synology, a leading provider of network-attached storage (NAS) solutions, has announced its latest addition to its lineup – the DS423+. This new NAS comes packed with features, including NVMe storage pools and a powerful CPU borrowed from the previously […]
How Much Data Does Synology Collect About You?
Synology and How Your Analytical Data is Stored, Used and Deleted Synology, a renowned network-attached storage (NAS) solutions provider, maintains a series of data-driven services to supplement their product suite. The transparency and clarity in Synology’s data collection and storage protocols reflect their dedication to ensuring users’ privacy. Below is a comprehensive evaluation of their […]
Synology NAS Plex Transcoding Performance Guide – 2023 Edition
A Guide to How Each Synology NAS Performs in Plex Media Server Using a NAS as a Plex Media Server is something that seems to grow in popularity with each passing year! Perhaps it is the constant bickering between streaming platforms such as Disney+, Netflix and Prime as they fight over TV show streaming ownership, […]
How to FULLY BACKUP Synology DSM (System Image) with Hyper Backup to Another Synology NAS
How to Backup Your Synology NAS (Full System Image) with Hyper Backup to Another NAS For many Synology NAS users, what started as a simple place to dump a whole lot of data gradually turned into something of a complex and strategically layered storage system for all their photos, docs, videos and business storage! Synology […]
Synology NAS FULL DSM Backup with Hyper Backup – FULL Guide and Walkthrough
How to Backup Your Synology NAS (Full System Image) with Hyper Backup to Another NAS For many Synology NAS users, what started as a simple place to dump a whole lot of data gradually turned into something of a complex and strategically layered storage system for all their photos, docs, videos and business storage! Synology […]
Synology DVA1622 Surveillance NAS Review – Smart Enough?
Synology DVA1622 NAS Review – The BEST Synology 2-Bay? Welcome to our review of the Synology DVA1622 surveillance NAS, a device that stands out from the crowd with its impressive AI-assisted features, yet still runs on the well-known DiskStation Manager (DSM) platform. Synology has made a name for itself in the NAS arena, and their […]
How long Synology supports NAS after EOL?
Synology 4-Bay (5-bay) NAS Range Compared, Which One Is The Best DS423 Vs DS423+ Vs DS923+ Vs DS1522+ Vs DVA3221

What does each of them have different? DS420j vs. DS418 vs. DS423 vs. DS420+ vs. DS423+ vs. DS923+ vs DVA3221. DS423 Good for multimedia using Synology Apps (h264 support) (Plex and h265 seem to be an issue) DS423+ Good for multimedia and easy backup functions and is upgradeable. Has high availability option. Now two extra CPU […]
Synology 4-bay NAS range compared, which one is the best DS420j vs DS418 vs DS420+ vs DS923+ !

Synology 4-bay NAS range compared NEW https://nascompares.com/answer/synology-4-bay-5-bay-nas-range-compared-which-one-is-the-best-ds420j-vs-ds418-vs-ds420-vs-ds923-vs-dva3221/ Model DS420j DS418 DS420+ DS923+ Estimated Price $299 (18th Jan) $369 (18th Jan) $510 (18th Jan) $599 (18th Jan) Processor model Realtek RTD1296 Realtek RTD1296 Intel Celeron J4025 AMD Ryzen R1600 Number of CPUs 1 (benchmark score: <1000) 1 (benchmark score: <1000) 1 (benchmark score: 1708) […]
Synology 4-bay NAS (DS420j, DS418, DS423, DS420+, DS423+, DS923+)

What each of them have different? NEW https://nascompares.com/answer/synology-4-bay-5-bay-nas-range-compared-which-one-is-the-best-ds420j-vs-ds418-vs-ds420-vs-ds923-vs-dva3221/ DS420j vs. DS418 vs. DS423 vs. DS420+ vs. DS423+ vs. DS923+ DS420j – Good for multimedia, but limited to one or two things running simultaneously DS418 (replaced by DS423) – Good for multimedia using Synology Apps (h264 + h265 support) DS423 Good for multimedia using Synology Apps (h264 support) […]
Synology DS224+ vs QNAP TS-262 NAS – Which is Best For You?
Synology DS224+ vs QNAP TS-262 NAS – Which is Better? Isn’t it great when any facet of the tech industry gives birth to competition! In the early days of any new form of technology, the relative scarcity and newness of anything result in very few options for buyers to get the best value or competitive […]
Synology DS224+ vs DS423+ NAS Comparison
Synology DS224+ vs DS423+ NAS – Which Should You Buy? The sheer scope of how much Network Attached Storage (NAS) has evolved in recent years is genuinely incredible! I remember a decade ago when the range of choices that a home user had when purchasing their own private cloud solution was actually pretty limited. Not […]
Synology 1-Bay NAS Range Compared (DS120j, DS118, DS124)

Hardware Specifications Model DS120j DS118 DS124 Estimated Price $100 (Aug. 2023) $179 (Aug. 2023) $185 (Aug. 2023) Model DS120j DS118 (now replaced with ds124) DS124 CPU Model Marvell Armada 3700 88F3720 Realtek RTD1296 Realtek RTD1619B CPU Quantity 1 1 1 CPU Architecture 64-bit 64-bit 64-bit CPU Frequency 2-core 800 MHz 4-core 1.4 […]
Cheapest USB 5GbE LAN adapter for Synology NAS

Cheapest USB 5GbE LAN adapter for Synology NAS Supported AQC111U(5.0Gbps) based devices Confirmed and works QNAP QNA-UC5G1T. QNAP QNA-UC5G1T (Type-A, confirmed working) TRENDnet TUC-ET5G (Type-C) SABRENT NT-SS5G (Type-C/Type-A confirmed working by users) StarTech.com US5GA30 (Type-A confirmed working by users) How to install Preparation Enable SSH and login your NAS. Installation Go to “Package Center” Press “Manual Install” Chose a […]
How to fix Synology Video Station transcoding issues?

Introduction If you are a user of Synology VideoStation and DLNA MediaServer and have been looking for a powerful solution to enhance your transcoding capabilities, look no further! This open-source project is designed to fix your multimedia experience by offering 5.1 transcoding support and providing full control over codecs using the Configurator Tool in the […]
Synology DS224+ NAS – Should You Buy (Short Review)
Synology DS224+ NAS Drive – Should You Buy It? As we cross the halfway point of 2023, the popular network-attached storage brand, Synology, has largely refreshed the bulk of its DiskStation catalogue. Sure, there are a few of the more business-y type solutions that will likely roll out towards the end of the year, but […]