Compared set
Only 9 of 32 models checked match every need here: “Store camera recordings”.
9 matching models from 32 checkedBest for this need
Best NAS for security cameras
Our pick
DS925+ shown with optional DX525 expansion unit. DX525 and drives are sold separately.
Synology DiskStation DS925+
DS925+ suits four-bay starts. DS1525+ is better when retention demands more drives.
Why it fits this need
- The chassis has 4-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
- Main trade-off
- The CPU has no integrated media engine for hardware transcoding.
- Choose Synology DiskStation DS1525+ instead when
- the deciding need is store camera recordings
More reasons behind this pick
- Hardware Plex transcoding is not documented for this model.
- Camera recording is supported, but the licensed channel count depends on the selected software and plan.
DS925+ suits four-bay starts. DS1525+ is better when retention demands more drives.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current NAS devices comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
Why it helps
Synology DiskStation DS925+'s drive-bay count is 33% above the 3 bays median at 4 bays.
- Synology DiskStation DS925+
- 4 bays
- Category median
- 3 bays
- Comparable models
- 18 of 32
See the checked facts and calculation notes
Match countThe count uses the current product-to-need assignments for “Store camera recordings”. A need with no documented match does not count.
Calculation noteThis counts the main SATA drive bays. M.2 slots and external expansion chassis are kept separate. The median covers 18 of 32 models with comparable published figures.
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What matters in practice
How to choose for this need
DS925+ suits four-bay starts. DS1525+ is better when retention demands more drives.
What decides this choice
Camera licenses and drive write ratings still need checking. DS925+ expands to nine bays. DS1525+ expands to fifteen bays.
Why Synology DiskStation DS925+ leads
The chassis has 4-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
When an alternative fits better
Choose Synology DiskStation DS1525+ when the deciding need is store camera recordings.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- Drive compatibility changes over time.
- Real transfer speed depends on the full network and drive array.
- Plex behavior depends on the exact media format and client.
2 options
Our pick and alternatives
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.
Winner whenprotect family photos and store camera recordings
Decisive facts
- The chassis has 4-bay storage.
- Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Trade-off
The CPU has no integrated media engine for hardware transcoding.
Synology, DS1525+
Synology DiskStation DS1525+
Five SATA bays with dual native 2.5GbE, ECC memory and a separate 10GbE mini-module upgrade path.
Choose instead whenthe deciding need is store camera recordings
Decisive facts
- Five SATA bays and two M.2 NVMe slots
- Two native 2.5GbE ports, with optional E10G22-T1-Mini for 10GbE
Trade-off
Hardware media transcoding is not its strength.
Ready to choose?
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Our pick for this need
DS925+ shown with optional DX525 expansion unit. DX525 and drives are sold separately.
Synology DiskStation DS925+
The chassis has 4-bay storage.
See price & reviews on AmazonChoose instead when
Synology DiskStation DS1525+
the deciding need is store camera recordings
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