Top rated NAS
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Synology DS224+
Synology DiskStation DS224+ is a compact 2-bay NAS solution for centralised data management in small organisations and teams. Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) allows you to set up a private cloud for better collaboration, with tools to manage, share and protect files and folders, back up devices and data, and manage surveillance recordings. Note: Video Station is not available on DSM 7.2.2.
Centralised data storage:
Store all your data centrally for full control and cross-platform access
Cross-system sharing and synchronisation:
Easily open, share and synchronise your data across different systems and devices.
Powerful backup and restore:
Utilise easy-to-use tools to back up and restore important devices and data.
Integrated data management tools:
Utilise integrated solutions for file and photo management, data protection and video surveillance.
2. Synology DS923+
The Synology DS923+ is a powerful 4-bay NAS solution that can be customized and expanded as needed, with support for up to nine drives, faster networking, and NVMe SSDs for SSD cache or additional storage pools. With Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), it is a flexible all-in-one solution for data sharing, synchronization, backup, and video surveillance.
Reliable performance
Up to 625/559 MB/s sequential read and write throughput for fast and efficient file management.
Versatile network storage
Use integrated solutions for file and photo management, data protection, virtualization, and video surveillance.
Fast and stable connections
Two 1GbE ports for easy integration into existing environments and optional 10GbE connectivity for more specialized and bandwidth-intensive applications.
Easy capacity expansion
Expandable by 5 bays to a maximum of 9 storage drives with a DX517 expansion unit.
3. Synology DS1522+
The Synology DiskStation DS1522+ features 5 drive bays and can be easily scaled and expanded as needed, offering optional support for up to 15 drives, 10GbE networks, and NVMe SSD cache. With the Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, it serves as a flexible all-in-one solution for data storage, synchronization, backup, and video surveillance. Take advantage of the numerous applications for small and medium-sized enterprises. Make the DS1522+ your personal all-rounder for data backup, file management, media sharing, and video surveillance. Integrate the DS1522+ into any existing network environment thanks to its built-in connectivity, or expand its capabilities with additional plug-and-play modules. Four built-in Gigabit ports with support for automatic failover and load balancing ensure fast and reliable performance right out of the box. Accelerate your network in no time. Simply insert the E10G22-T1-Mini network upgrade module through the easily accessible slot. Manage your documents, photos, and other files, back up applications and devices, or protect your property with professional video surveillance. Store files and access them flexibly from all your devices, and protect them with intelligent version control. Sort, manage, share, and synchronize your data across locations.
4. Synology DS223j
The DS223j is an efficient all-in-one solution for storing and sharing your data. With its two drive bays and the Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), the DS223j allows you to create a private cloud to protect your files, share your data across multiple devices, and store backups with intelligent video surveillance tools.
5. Synology DS1821+
The Synology DS1821+ with 8 bays is designed for IT enthusiasts, small and medium-sized businesses, and anyone looking for a powerful and scalable storage solution. The professional backup solutions protect users from potential data loss. Additionally, thanks to significant improvements in computing power and data throughput, workloads are completed faster than ever before. The DS1821+ is built for demanding application workloads and a larger number of simultaneous users. Experience faster file indexing in Synology Drive and photos in Moments, as well as more responsive web services.
6. Synology DS723+
The Synology DiskStation DS723+ is a powerful NAS server that is ideal for home and home office use. Equipped with an AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 processor running at a clock speed of 2.6 GHz, this device offers reliable performance for various applications. The DS723+ has a total storage capacity of 8 TB, achieved through two installed 4 TB HDDs. With 2 GB of DDR4 RAM, the server is capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously, making it an excellent choice for data storage and management. The user-friendly DiskStation Manager operating system allows for easy management and configuration of the system, while the desktop form factor enables flexible placement in various environments.
- AMD Ryzen Embedded R1600 processor with a 2.6 GHz clock speed
- 2 x 4 TB HDD for a total storage capacity of 8 TB
- 2 GB DDR4 RAM for efficient multitasking capabilities
- User-friendly DiskStation Manager operating system
- Desktop case for flexible placement.
7. Synology DS423+
The 4-bay DS423+ is a powerful device with all the tools you need to back up, share, backup and sync your data and media. With built-in solutions in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), users can create their own private cloud, organise and stream music, video and photo collections across all devices, collaborate seamlessly with partners, set up an intuitive monitoring system and more.
8. Synology DS124
Take control of distributed data with the extremely compact data center DS124, which enables effortless centralization, organization, and sharing of data. With the license-free solutions in Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), you can set up a secure private cloud, conveniently access files on all devices, and collaborate seamlessly with partners or clients.
Central Data Hub: Consolidate your data assets with full control over your data and access across various platforms.
Seamless Sharing and Synchronization: Sync and share data across all devices and operating systems for effortless collaboration.
Integrated Data Protection: Back up your files to a variety of destinations.
Intelligent Video Surveillance: Create a comprehensive video surveillance system that adapts to your needs.
9. Synology DiskStation DS124 NAS/storage server Desktop Ethernet LAN Black RTD1619B
10. WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra
The special construction of the housing interior offers plenty of space for the installation of a wide variety of components, including unobtrusive cabling. The power supply unit and up to three 3.5-inch hard disks can be mounted decoupled behind a panel on the underside of the case. The mainboard and other components can also be wired discretely. In addition to the useful installation opening for CPU coolers, there are numerous openings for all required cables in the mainboard area. For water cooling, the tower offers the option of using a 280 mm radiator with an overall height of up to 5.7 cm including fan in the front of the housing. Tower coolers can be installed up to a height of 17.5 cm. The maximum length of the usable graphic cards is 38 cm, and power supply units can be used up to a length of 23 cm. Pre-installed dust filters protect the installed hardware from contamination. They can be easily removed and reinstalled for cleaning. In addition, a dust filter is pre-installed on the upper side, which can also be easily removed thanks to magnetic fastening.
