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186 reviews from r/synology, r/PleX, r/homelab and 19 more subreddits
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#1
Synology
4.4
(86)
"Buy a synology NAS for storage"
"I love my ds920+: it runs vms and docker compose with ease."
"Synology is hard to beat IMO - very reliable."
"I would go with 923+"
"Switched from a home built to the DS423+ and it was the best choice I've made."
"Ds423+, added 16gb ram, added 2x nvme, and 4 12tb wd red plus drives. Plex set up in a docker. All is working great!!"
"Its amazing. Definitely get 16GB ram to upgrade it to 18, total."
"DS423+ can handle transcoding very well."
"You can straight away choose DS423+ and add 8 or 16gb ram to it... Then use plex... In my opinion plex with plex pass is amazing."
"I've got a Synology DS224+ that I'm very, very happy with."
#2
UnRAID
4.2
(9)
"Unraid is easy to set up and has a large community for support."
"UnRAID allows for a cache drive, making downloads much faster."
"I use unraid."
"I would consider building off of this or a similar N100 platform."
"If you have the budget and the knowledge just go to unraid."
"Unraid has been my go to for several years now."
"Unraid is simpler than TrueNAS and not as 'feature'-rich."
"Unraid is user friendly and great for first home servers."
"Unraid."
#3
QNAP
4.1
(9)
"Get two for the price of a Dell/HP/NetApp/Equallogic."
"Go for DAS and not NAS or just a DAS that can also work as NAS. QNAP got some good ones."
"Perhaps have a look at a QNAP NAS that suits your budget."
"Historically speaking, QNAP has always had the lead when it came to hardware and Synology has always had the lead when it came to the software."
"I use a QNAP for similar use case."
"I’ve had QNAPs for years as my Plex server and data storage."
"The storage is great for Plex and backups, with a good RAID setup."
"A two-bay NAS is sufficient for storing 300 to 400 movies."
"Synology and QNAP are generally considered the most user-friendly but there are configuration and network issues."
#4
Intel
3.9
(7)
"I love UnRAID as my main server, and the NUC setup is fantastic."
"An Intel-based NAS is a good recommendation for your setup."
"An Intel-based mini-PC with a DAS attached is a solid choice."
"The Intel i3-12100 is a solid choice for a budget processor."
"The Mac Mini was a good starting point for my Plex server and downloader."
"I’ve personally got a mini-PC: a N100 CPU: offers low power but also hardware transcoding."
"It's hard to recommend Intel 13/14 Gen at the moment due to instability."
#5
TrueNAS
3.7
(6)
"If you prioritize data integrity and future scalability (e.g., snapshots, bit-rot protection, etc.), TrueNAS is a better fit."
"TrueNAS is what I use and it gives you lots of information."
"TrueNAS integration works great."
"I'd recommend TrueNas scale."
"TrueNAS is a great solution."
"The existing pool from TrueNAS can't be imported."
#6
Seagate
4.3
(4)
"They are really good."
"They're solid NAS drives at a reasonable price."
"They’re popular and they work well."
"None of them failed yet or shows any signs of a problem."
#7
Apple
4.0
(3)
"The Mac Mini M1 has been reliable for transcoding and streaming."
"AppleTV4K with Infuse is the smoothest experience with fast UI browsing and good UX."
"Pairing the Shield Pro with an Apple TV is not recommended, especially if you're not in their ecosystem."
#8
NAS
3.3
(3)
"A NAS solution is more expensive but offers benefits."
"Most cost effective, easiest, and reliable option."
"You won't get a NAS on that budget that will be faster than an external hard drive."
#9
LucidLink
5.0
(2)
"A very viable option to go hybrid."
"We’ve been shocked at how well it performs for being a 'cloud NAS.' Our clients swear it’s faster than the on-prem Synology units they had previously."
#10
Beelink
5.0
(2)
"Very low power but capable of meeting all my needs."
"Just give it a try."
#11
Terramaster
4.5
(2)
"Terramaster f4-423 is fantastic."
"For a space like that, I’d consider the Terramaster F8 SSD based NAS."
#12
AMD
3.0
(3)
"I have noticed no performance drop."
"A cheap CPU that uses low power is sufficient for watching videos without transcoding."
"High electricity costs make low-powered PCs or NAS the ideal choice."
#13
Aostar
4.5
(2)
"It's a great value and should handle basic NAS tasks really well."
"The Aostar N100 R1 is a cost-effective alternative to Synology."
#14
Plex
4.5
(2)
"Plex provides a comprehensive NAS compatibility list that is very helpful."
"Transcoding is essential for streaming, and a capable NAS or PC is needed."
#15
Nvidia
4.5
(2)
"I have noticed no performance drop."
"The Shield does audio passthrough unlike the AppleTV."
#16
Asustor
4.5
(2)
"I am very satisfied with Asustor 6704T. Synology is way behind with hardware this time around."
"I'd still pick the lockerstor gen2 for that reason."
#17
Aoostar
4.0
(2)
"Aoostar R1 or R7, depending on your cpu needs."
"The cheapest option is the Aoostar 4-NVMe RAID box with Oculink and TB4 ports."
#18
Qnap
3.0
(2)
"I use Veeam for my backups and I put them on a QNAP NAS. Nothing special about the NAS. 4x12TB RAID 5."
"I have a Qnap but don't understand the obsession with Synology."
#19
Windows
5.0
(1)
"Robocopy is efficient for copying large files and allows for multi-threading."
#20
GB Labs
5.0
(1)
"GB Labs offers a cost-effective and efficient storage solution with excellent support."
#21
Fractal Design
5.0
(1)
"Fractal Design Define R5 is a great case for building a DIY NAS."
#22
Veeam
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend! ABB is a charme on the other hand."
#23
Active Backup
5.0
(1)
"Active Backup will create its own folder and nobody needs access to it."
#24
OWC
5.0
(1)
"The OWC Thunderbolt enclosure has been rock solid with absolutely zero issues."
#25
FreeFileSync
5.0
(1)
"FreeFileSync has several excellent video tutorials, very easy to get started and very powerful / configurable software."
#26
IXSystems
5.0
(1)
"IXSystems provides excellent hardware solutions."
#27
45Drives
5.0
(1)
"45Drives is a reliable partner for storage solutions."
#28
ASUSTOR
4.0
(1)
"I have a 4-bay ASUSTOR Lockerstore Gen 2."
#29
UNAS
4.0
(1)
"UNAS is out. It’s basic but hits a good price point. I like mine so far"
#30
newsgroupninja
4.0
(1)
"I've been using newsgroupninja very happily for a long time with some assorted blocks for backup."
#31
Orico
4.0
(1)
"I bought myself an Orico Hs500 pro (intel n5105 cpu with igpu, 5hdd bays and 2 nvme slots)."
#32
Ironwolf
4.0
(1)
"For home use. Ironwolf red or WD red."
#33
Ugreen
4.0
(1)
"Ugreen (I have the 2 bay) has been rock solid."
#34
Debian
4.0
(1)
"I personally use Debian with cockpit."
#35
Wasabi
4.0
(1)
"We're having good success with wasabi."
#36
Egnyte
4.0
(1)
"Egnyte can be configured well for this use case."
#37
MinisForum
4.0
(1)
"It allows for 4k HDR and file backups on gigabit and 2.5Gb networking."
#38
Ubuntu
4.0
(1)
"Ubuntu, ZFS and Samba is about as simple as you can get."
#39
Linux
4.0
(1)
"Linux is a great option for simple storage needs."
#40
eBay
4.0
(1)
"You can get a used server for around 100€ and install TrueNAS on it."
#41
NVIDIA
4.0
(1)
"The Shield Pro is still the best overall client regardless of age."
#42
Netgear
4.0
(1)
"The older Netgear ReadyNAS on v4 firmware performs well and still does."
#43
Dell
4.0
(1)
"Building a NAS with Truenas from scratch is feasible and cost-effective."
#44
Mini PC
4.0
(1)
"The N100 mini PC works fine for running Emby and storage."
#45
Western Digital
4.0
(1)
"Using USB hard drive storage for backup is a good option."
#46
LincPlus
4.0
(1)
"Great value for a NAS, especially at the discounted price."
#47
4.0
(1)
"Syncing to Google Drive daily provides great redundancy."
#48
TRIGKEY
4.0
(1)
"Very satisfied with its low power consumption and space-saving design."
#49
Turnkey Linux
4.0
(1)
"Turnkey Linux File Server is a good option for creating a NAS."
#50
USB
4.0
(1)
"Manual backups to an external USB drive add an extra layer of safety."
#51
Mellanox
4.0
(1)
"Cheap cards can work reliably in a small setting."
#52
Azure
4.0
(1)
"Azure provides reliable backup solutions for Synology."
#53
ZimaBoard
4.0
(1)
"I added a single board ZimaBoard 832 as the Linux powered Plex Media server with the Synology as an external drive."
#54
Proxmox
4.0
(1)
"Proxmox provides better support from the community."
#55
OneDrive
4.0
(1)
"OneDrive is a reliable cloud storage solution."
#56
Dropbox
4.0
(1)
"Dropbox provides great file sharing capabilities."
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