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 DS1621+
Synology DS1621+ is a powerful and compact 6-bay NAS solution for storing and backing up important data. With the ever-growing amount of unstructured data, smart and increasingly powerful data storage and sharing solutions are in demand. Designed for scalability, the DS1621+ grows with your data.The DS1621+ accelerates your workflow across the board. Get your work done in no time with faster Synology Drive. Photo management via Synology Moments is now even faster.
6. 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.
7. WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra
With this high-performance NAS solution (Networked Storage), you can store your media in one place and securely access it from anywhere you are. With My Cloud EX2 Ultra, you can synchronize your content across all your computers, easily share files and documents, and utilize multiple backup options to create your own customized system. The My Cloud EX2 Ultra RAID settings allow you to tailor your system by selecting the configuration that best suits your needs.
8. Synology DS723+
The Synology DS723+ is a compact and flexible 2-Bay NAS solution that can be customized and expanded as needed, supporting up to seven drives, faster networking technologies, and NVMe SSDs for cache or additional storage pools. With the Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), it serves as a versatile all-in-one solution for file sharing, synchronization, backup, and video surveillance.
- Reliable performance: Up to 471/225 MB/s sequential read and write speeds for fast and efficient file management.
- Versatile network storage: Utilize 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, with optional 10GbE connectivity for specialized and bandwidth-intensive applications.
- Easy capacity expansion: Expandable by 5 bays for a maximum of 7 storage drives with a DX517 expansion unit.
9. Synology DS723+ RED 8TB (2x 4TB)
The Synology DiskStation DS723+ is a powerful NAS (Network Attached Storage) that is ideal for use in home and home office environments. Equipped with a Ryzen Embedded R1600 processor that clocks at 2.6 GHz, this device offers efficient performance for various applications. With a total storage capacity of 8 TB provided by two 4 TB HDDs, the DS723+ allows for extensive data storage and management. The integrated DiskStation Manager ensures user-friendly management and offers numerous features for data backup and recovery. Support for various RAID levels, including RAID 0, 1, and JBOD, enables flexible data storage configuration. Additionally, the DS723+ provides a variety of connection options and supports both HDDs and SSDs, making it a versatile solution for data storage and access.
- Processor: Ryzen Embedded R1600 with a clock speed of 2.6 GHz
- Supports RAID levels 0, 1, and JBOD for flexible data storage
- Integrated FTP server for easy file transfer
- Maximum number of simultaneous connections: 500
- Supports a variety of file systems, including BTRFS and NTFS.
10. 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.
