Best products in the NAS category
Here's a ranking of the best 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 footage.
Central 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:
Use easy-to-use tools to backup and restore important devices and data.
Integrated data management tools:
Use 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 customised 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, synchronisation, 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, virtualisation and video surveillance
Fast and stable connections
Two 1GbE ports for easy integration into existing environments and optional 10GbE connectivity for more specialised 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 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.
4. Synology DS223j
DS223j is an efficient all-in-one solution for storing and sharing your data Thanks to two storage drive bays and Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), DS223j lets you create a private cloud to protect your files, share your data across multiple devices, and store security footage with smart video surveillance tools.
5. QNAP TS-233
Create a personal private cloud and multimedia centre for your home with an integrated NPU that supports AI-powered face recognition. Operate your own personal cloud storage and enjoy easy file access, sharing and synchronisation with the TS-233, designed to enhance collaboration and increase remote work productivity. It also features extensive multimedia applications and offers a complete home entertainment portal.
6. Synology DS723+
The Synology DS723+ is a compact and flexible 2-bay NAS solution that can be customised and expanded as needed; with support for up to seven drives, faster networking and NVMe SSDs for cache or additional storage pools. With Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), it is a flexible all-in-one solution for data sharing, synchronisation, backup and video surveillance.
- Reliable performance
Up to 471/225 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, virtualisation and video surveillance
- Fast and stable connections
Two 1GbE ports for easy integration into existing environments and optional 10GbE connectivity for more specialised and bandwidth-intensive applications
- Easy capacity expansion
Expandable by 5 bays to a maximum of 7 storage drives with a DX517 expansion unit
7. Synology DS223
Consolidate files from multiple sources into your own private cloud. The DS223 keeps the process simple and provides everything you need to keep your data secure and organised.
Secure private cloud: Enable anywhere, anytime access to up to 36TB of data.
Make spare copies of your documents and media for easy recovery.
Power consumption is low at only 17.3 W during operation.
Quickly and easily import data from PCs, Macs and external storage devices, and keep all your devices in sync for easy file management.
Access from any device
Access your files from PC, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android, iOS or any device that has a browser. Protect your data or share it easily via secure links.
Save storage space
Activate on-demand mode to download files to your Windows PC or Mac only when you need them. Pin the most important or most frequently accessed pages for convenient offline access.
Integrate with the cloud
Sync files between your private cloud and public cloud services, including Google Drive, Dropbox and Microsoft OneDrive. Keep local copies of your cloud data for centralised management and ownership.
Synchronise between locations
Say goodbye to long waits to download or upload files. Continuously sync content between two Synology devices for fast local access anywhere, regardless of the amount of data.
Your data is in safe hands
Not all data storage is created equal. Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), the DS223's operating system, uses the efficient Btrfs file system to protect your data from data corruption and undo any accidental or malicious changes thanks to snapshot technology.
8. Synology DS1522+
The Synology DiskStation DS1522+ has 5 bays and can be easily scaled and expanded as needed with optional support for up to 15 drives, 10GbE networking and NVMe SSD cache. With Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, it is a flexible all-in-one solution for data storage, synchronisation, backup and video surveillance. Take advantage of the many applications for SMBs. 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 built-in connectivity, or expand its capacity 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 an instant. Simply add the E10G22-T1-Mini network upgrade module via the easy-access 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 management. Sort, manage, share and synchronise your data across locations.
9. WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra
With this high-performance networked storage (NAS) solution, you can keep your media in one place and securely access it wherever you are. With My Cloud EX2 Ultra, you can synchronize your content on all your computers, easily share files and documents, and use multiple backup options to create your own customized system. With My Cloud EX2 Ultra RAID settings, you can customize your system by choosing the configuration that best suits you.
10. Synology RS1221+
The Synology RackStation RS1221+/RS1221RP+ is a high-performance, 8-bay, 2U rackmount NAS solution that is ideal for centralized data management in shallow rack-depth environments. The RS1221+ series is ideal for demanding file workloads as well as protecting digital assets in smaller business environments, thanks to comprehensive data protection options built into the DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system.Easily handle multi-user environments with up to 2,315 MB/s read and 1,147 MB/s write. The RS1221+ and RS1221RP+ offer a shallow depth of only 298mm and 399mm respectively. 10GbE ReadyInstall a 10GbE SFP+ or RJ-45 network card and instantly increase bandwidth in your existing infrastructureConfigure two units together to create a Synology High Availability cluster for maximum service availability and failover in minutes.
