UGREEN NASync DXP2800
2 bays, up to 2.5 GbE, and a platform suited to everyday backups.
Best NAS devices for your needs
Start with UGREEN NASync DXP2800 when you need home backups, photos and a straightforward two or four-drive setup. Choose Synology DiskStation DS225+ when media serving, camera recording or faster networking changes the hardware requirement. The matcher below checks the hard requirements first.
Top picks by situation
- Best NAS for Plex transcoding
UGREEN NASync DXP2800
Main trade-off: Two SATA bays cap growth and rule out parity layouts.
See price & reviews on Amazon - Best NAS for family photos
Synology DiskStation DS225+
Main trade-off: There are no M.2 slots.
See price & reviews on Amazon - Best NAS with 10GbE
TerraMaster F4-424 Max
Main trade-off: The CPU and dual 10GbE are wasted on light backup work.
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NAS device matcher
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Set the usable storage, drive size, protection level, network and main job. The result rules out boxes that are too small or poorly equipped.
Synology DiskStation DS225+
2 bays, up to 2.5 GbE, and a platform suited to everyday backups.
Synology DiskStation DS223j
2 bays, up to 1 GbE, and a platform suited to everyday backups.
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32 products available. UGREEN NASync DXP2800 is currently featured.
Position 1
UGREEN, DXP2800
UGREEN NASync DXP2800
The chassis has 2-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Best fit forrun Plex at home and transcode 4K video
Why it fits
- The chassis has 2-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- Two SATA bays cap growth and rule out parity layouts.
- One network port provides no second wired path.
Position 2
Synology, DS225+
Synology DiskStation DS225+
The chassis has 2-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Best fit forprotect family photos and start with two drives
Why it fits
- The chassis has 2-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- There are no M.2 slots.
- Disk compatibility should be checked before purchase.
Position 3
DS925+ shown with optional DX525 expansion unit. DX525 and drives are sold separately.
Synology, DS925+
Synology DiskStation DS925+
The chassis has 4-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Best fit forprotect family photos and store camera recordings
Why it fits
- The chassis has 4-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
- Hardware Plex transcoding is not documented for this model.
Know the trade-offs
- The CPU has no integrated media engine for hardware transcoding.
- Expansion adds bays but not 10GbE.
Position 4
QNAP, TS-464-8G-US
QNAP TS-464-8G-US
The chassis has 4-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Best fit forrun Plex at home and transcode 4K video
Why it fits
- The chassis has 4-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- The control-rich interface takes careful setup.
- 10GbE needs a separate PCIe adapter.
Position 5
Synology, DS223j
Synology DiskStation DS223j
The chassis has 2-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 1 Gbps.
Best fit forback up two computers and protect family photos
Why it fits
- The chassis has 2-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 1 Gbps.
- Hardware Plex transcoding is not documented for this model.
Know the trade-offs
- Fixed 1GB memory leaves little app headroom.
- Gigabit networking and ARM target basic storage work.
Position 6
UGREEN, DXP4800 Plus
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
The chassis has 4-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 10 Gbps.
Best fit fortranscode 4K video and edit large video files
Why it fits
- The chassis has 4-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 10 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- UGOS Pro has a younger app catalog than Synology DSM.
- The chassis cannot expand past four SATA bays.
Position 7
TerraMaster, F4-424 Pro
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 32GB
The chassis has 4-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Best fit fortranscode 4K video and start with four drives
Why it fits
- The chassis has 4-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- The exact 32GB variation is excessive for basic file storage.
- There is no built-in 10GbE.
Position 8
ASUSTOR, AS5404T
ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2
The chassis has 4-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Best fit forrun Plex at home and transcode 4K video
Why it fits
- The chassis has 4-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- The base memory may need an upgrade for many apps.
- There is no native 10GbE port.
Position 9
UGREEN, DH2300
UGREEN NASync DH2300
The chassis has 2-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 1 Gbps.
Best fit forprotect family photos and start with two drives
Why it fits
- The chassis has 2-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 1 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- The gigabit port limits large transfers.
- Fixed memory leaves little room for heavier server apps.
Position 10
UGREEN, DH4300 Plus
UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus
The chassis has 4-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Best fit forprotect family photos and start with four drives
Why it fits
- The chassis has 4-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- The ARM processor is not aimed at demanding virtual machines.
- There are no M.2 slots for cache or fast SSD storage.
Position 11
UGREEN, DXP4800 Pro
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
The chassis has 4-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 10 Gbps.
Best fit fortranscode 4K video and edit large video files
Why it fits
- The chassis has 4-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 10 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- The stronger CPU is unnecessary for a backup-only workload.
- The four SATA bays are a fixed ceiling.
Position 12
Synology, DS425+
Synology DiskStation DS425+
The chassis has 4-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Best fit forprotect family photos and start with four drives
Why it fits
- The chassis has 4-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- The 2GB base memory is modest for many apps.
- There is no 10GbE upgrade path.
Position 13
Synology, DS1525+
Synology DiskStation DS1525+
Five SATA bays with dual native 2.5GbE, ECC memory and a separate 10GbE mini-module upgrade path.
Best fit forstore camera recordings and share with a small team
Why it fits
- Five SATA bays and two M.2 NVMe slots
- Two native 2.5GbE ports, with optional E10G22-T1-Mini for 10GbE
- 8 GB ECC memory supplied, with 32 GB maximum
Know the trade-offs
- Hardware media transcoding is not its strength.
- 10GbE and extra bays require additional hardware.
Position 14
Synology, DS223
Synology DiskStation DS223
The chassis has 2-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 1 Gbps.
Best fit forback up two computers and protect family photos
Why it fits
- The chassis has 2-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 1 Gbps.
- Hardware Plex transcoding is not documented for this model.
Know the trade-offs
- Fixed memory is not meant for virtual machines.
- The gigabit link caps large file copies.
Position 15
TerraMaster, F2-424
TerraMaster F2-424
The chassis has 2-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Best fit forrun Plex at home and transcode 4K video
Why it fits
- The chassis has 2-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- Two bays cannot use RAID 5 or RAID 6.
- Its software experience is less guided than a simple personal cloud.
Position 16
TerraMaster, F4-424 Max
TerraMaster F4-424 Max
The chassis has 4-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 10 Gbps.
Best fit foredit large video files and use my 10GbE network
Why it fits
- The chassis has 4-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 10 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- The CPU and dual 10GbE are wasted on light backup work.
- Four SATA bays remain the fixed ceiling.
Position 17
QNAP, TS-264-8G-US
QNAP TS-264-8G-US
The chassis has 2-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Best fit forrun Plex at home and transcode 4K video
Why it fits
- The chassis has 2-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- Two bays provide no single-parity option.
- QTS can feel dense to a first-time NAS owner.
Position 18
ASUSTOR, AS5402T
ASUSTOR Nimbustor 2 Gen2
The chassis has 2-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Best fit forrun Plex at home and transcode 4K video
Why it fits
- The chassis has 2-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- Only two SATA bays are available despite four NVMe slots.
- The expansion hardware helps only if the network can use it.
Position 19
ASUSTOR, AS6702T
ASUSTOR Lockerstor 2 Gen2
The chassis has 2-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 10 Gbps.
Best fit forrun Plex at home and transcode 4K video
Why it fits
- The chassis has 2-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 10 Gbps.
- Plex media serving is supported.
Know the trade-offs
- Its expansion options sit behind a two-bay SATA ceiling.
- Adding 10GbE consumes the PCIe path and adds cost.
Position 20
ASUSTOR, FS6706T
ASUSTOR Flashstor 6
The chassis has 6 primary M.2 NVMe storage slots. Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Best fit forbuild an all-SSD NAS and keep it small and quiet
Why it fits
- The chassis has 6 primary M.2 NVMe storage slots.
- Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
- Hardware Plex transcoding is not documented for this model.
Know the trade-offs
- An all-NVMe pool uses six M.2 drives, so drive choice has a large effect on total capacity.
- Dual 2.5GbE can bottleneck the six SSD slots.
Position 21
TerraMaster, F2-425
F2-425
A two-drive photo and backup server with 2.5GbE and 4GB memory. Choose this chassis when a mirrored pair is enough and M.2 storage is unnecessary.
Best fit forA modest two-drive home archive
Why it fits
- 2 SATA drive bays and 0 M.2 slots
- 2.5GbE fastest included network port
- 4GB supplied RAM, expandable to 16GB
Know the trade-offs
- Two SATA bays leave no room to add a third data drive to the same chassis.
- There are no M.2 slots. Storage drives are purchased separately.
Position 22
TerraMaster, F4-425
F4-425
Four SATA bays give a growing archive more RAID layout choices than a two-bay mirror. A single 2.5GbE port and 4GB memory keep the specification focused on file storage.
Best fit forA growing family archive with four drives
Why it fits
- 4 SATA drive bays and 0 M.2 slots
- 2.5GbE fastest included network port
- 4GB supplied RAM, expandable to 16GB
Know the trade-offs
- The single network port tops out at 2.5GbE.
- No M.2 storage slots are listed and the diskless enclosure requires a separate drive budget.
Position 23
TerraMaster, F2-425 Plus N150 8GB
F2-425 Plus N150 8GB
A compact hybrid NAS with two SATA bays, three M.2 slots and two 5GbE ports. It suits a small SSD workspace beside a bulk-storage mirror.
Best fit forTwo hard drives plus a separate SSD workspace
Why it fits
- 2 SATA drive bays and 3 M.2 slots
- 5GbE fastest included network port
- 8GB supplied RAM, expandable to 32GB
Know the trade-offs
- The three M.2 slots do not turn the two SATA bays into a four-drive hard-disk array.
- A client and switch capable of 5GbE are required to use the faster port rate. Drives are sold separately.
Position 24
TerraMaster, F4-425 Plus N150 16GB
F4-425 Plus N150 16GB
Four SATA bays, three M.2 slots and 16GB supplied memory make room for a bulk array and SSD-backed applications. Dual 5GbE ports suit an upgraded home or small-office network.
Best fit forA four-drive archive with an SSD application pool
Why it fits
- 4 SATA drive bays and 3 M.2 slots
- 5GbE fastest included network port
- 16GB supplied RAM, expandable to 32GB
Know the trade-offs
- The fastest included port is 5GbE, so a 10GbE client link cannot negotiate 10GbE to this chassis.
- This record is the N150 16GB listing. The N95 and other memory variants need separate checks. Drives are sold separately.
Position 25
UGREEN, DXP6800 Pro
UGREEN NASync DXP6800 Pro
Six SATA bays with two native 10GbE ports, two NVMe sockets and a 64 GB supported memory ceiling.
Best fit forA six-drive archive and two fast wired connections without adding a NAS network card
Why it fits
- Six SATA bays and two M.2 NVMe slots
- Two native 10GbE RJ45 ports and two Thunderbolt 4 ports
- 8 GB DDR5 supplied, with 64 GB maximum memory
Know the trade-offs
- Storage drives and any memory upgrade are separate purchases.
- Its two M.2 sockets do not provide a four-NVMe layout.
Position 26
UGREEN, DXP8800 Plus
UGREEN NASync DXP8800 Plus
Eight SATA bays, two NVMe sockets and dual native 10GbE for a larger drive plan in one chassis.
Best fit forAn eight-drive archive that also needs built-in 10GbE and room for a supported 64 GB memory upgrade
Why it fits
- Eight SATA bays and two M.2 NVMe slots
- Two native 10GbE RJ45 ports and two Thunderbolt 4 ports
- 8 GB DDR5 supplied, with 64 GB maximum memory
Know the trade-offs
- The eight-bay chassis and separate drives require a planned physical and power setup.
- There are only two onboard NVMe sockets despite the eight SATA bays.
Position 27
Synology, DS725+
Synology DiskStation DS725+
A two-bay DSM system with ECC memory, two NVMe sockets and a separate DX525 expansion path.
Best fit forStarting with a two-drive mirror while keeping supported memory, NVMe and external-bay upgrades available
Why it fits
- Two SATA bays and two M.2 2280 NVMe slots
- 4 GB DDR4 ECC supplied, with 32 GB maximum memory
- One 2.5GbE port plus one Gigabit Ethernet port
Know the trade-offs
- Only two SATA bays fit inside the original chassis. Extra bays require a separate DX525.
- Its built-in network ports are one 2.5GbE and one Gigabit connection.
Position 28
Synology, DS1825+
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
Eight SATA bays with ECC memory and a supported PCIe route to 10GbE or 25GbE networking.
Best fit forAn eight-drive DSM archive with optional faster networking and separate DX525 expansion units
Why it fits
- Eight SATA bays and two M.2 NVMe slots
- 8 GB DDR4 ECC supplied, with 32 GB maximum memory
- Two native 2.5GbE ports plus a PCIe Gen3 x8 slot with x4 link
Know the trade-offs
- The supplied Ethernet ports are 2.5GbE. Faster networking needs a compatible add-in card.
- The supported memory ceiling is 32 GB.
Position 29
ASUSTOR, AS6704T v2
Lockerstor 4 Gen2+ AS6704T v2
Keep a hard-drive archive and a separate SSD workspace in a four-bay body, with native 5GbE for a suitably equipped desk. Decide on the network upgrade before filling the SSD slots because the optional 10GbE card replaces their board.
Best fit forA four-drive home archive and SSD workspace on a 2.5GbE or 5GbE network
Why it fits
- Four SATA bays and four M.2 2280 NVMe slots, PCIe 3.0 x1 per M.2 slot.
- Two native 5GbE ports, with 2.5GbE and 1GbE compatibility.
- Intel Celeron N5105, 4GB DDR4 supplied and 16GB maximum.
Know the trade-offs
- Installing the optional 10GbE card requires removing the M.2 daughterboard. Four internal NVMe drives and that upgrade cannot coexist.
- 4GB RAM supplied, 16GB maximum. Storage capacity does not determine how many applications can run comfortably.
Position 30
ASUSTOR, AS6706T v2
Lockerstor 6 Gen2+ AS6706T v2
Leave room beside a four-drive archive for a removable MyArchive backup, or grow the main array beyond four disks. The wider enclosure buys drive positions, while its network ports and processor match the four-bay Gen2+.
Best fit forA growing family or work archive with spare internal drive positions
Why it fits
- Six SATA bays and four M.2 2280 NVMe slots, PCIe 3.0 x1 per slot.
- Two native 5GbE ports and Intel Celeron N5105.
- 8GB DDR4 supplied, 16GB maximum.
Know the trade-offs
- A six-drive main array fills every SATA bay. Reserve a bay from the start if you want a removable MyArchive disk.
- The optional 10GbE card requires removing the M.2 daughterboard, so it displaces all four built-in NVMe slots.
Position 31
ASUSTOR, AS6804T
Lockerstor 4 Gen3 AS6804T
Use native 10GbE without giving up the four NVMe positions beside your hard-drive archive. USB4 supports compatible external storage, but it will not turn the NAS into a directly attached USB4 drive for your laptop.
Best fit forA 10GbE editing desk that also needs a separate internal SSD layout
Why it fits
- Four SATA bays and four M.2 2280 NVMe slots, PCIe 4.0 x1 per slot.
- Two native 10GbE ports plus two 5GbE ports.
- AMD Ryzen V3C14, 16GB ECC DDR5 supplied and 64GB maximum.
Know the trade-offs
- USB4 does not provide a direct host-to-host connection to a Mac or PC. Plan an Ethernet connection.
- No HDMI output. Verify your intended media application rather than treating the Ryzen processor as a universal media upgrade.
Position 32
ASUSTOR, AS6806T
Lockerstor 6 Gen3 AS6806T
Keep the same native 10GbE and four-NVMe layout as the four-bay Gen3, with two more SATA positions for archive growth or a planned removable backup. Those extra bays do not upgrade the processor or memory ceiling.
Best fit forA six-drive archive or a four-drive array with room for removable backups
Why it fits
- Six SATA bays and four M.2 2280 NVMe slots, PCIe 4.0 x1 per slot.
- Two native 10GbE ports plus two 5GbE ports.
- AMD Ryzen V3C14, 16GB ECC DDR5 supplied and 64GB maximum.
Know the trade-offs
- 233 mm wide, compared with 170 mm for the four-bay Gen3. Allow ventilation and access beyond the body dimensions.
- USB4 does not connect directly to a Mac or PC as host-to-host storage. No HDMI output.
The choices that matter
How to choose your next NAS device
Focus on the factors that change which product works best for you.
Plan usable space, not raw capacity
Drive protection consumes bays. File-system overhead and snapshots also reduce the space available to files.
Choose the drive count before the processor
A processor upgrade cannot add a missing bay. Start with the storage layout and expected growth.
Plex changes the processor question
Direct play is easy. Live video conversion can require supported hardware transcoding or a separate media computer.
Network speed needs an end-to-end path
A faster NAS port helps only when the switch, cabling and client can use it.
Camera recording has its own limits
Count included licenses, supported cameras, retention space and the maker channel ceiling.
Keep another copy
A NAS protects availability. It does not replace an offline or off-site backup.
Direct decisions
Compare the choices people actually face
Compare popular choices or start with a need-specific shortlist.