Nas reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 205 Reddit reviews across 24 subreddits and 84 posts to rank the best Nas brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/synology, r/PleX, r/homelab, r/HomeNAS, r/homeassistant. Top-rated brands include Synology (4.4/5), QNAP (4.1/5), UnRAID (4.3/5).
Stats
Reviews205
Subreddits24
Posts84
Brands44
Products80
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#1
Synology
4.4
(103)
"Simple/easiest route: buy a Synology with 4 or 5 bays.. start with 2x24tb drives.. set it up as an SHR volume."
"Pretty sure he means pre built like a Synology. I use the DS920+ for everything, and unraid as a backup"
"It has ran non-stop for almost 6 years and I haven't had any problems with it."
"[https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/DS1821+](https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/DS1821+)"
"DS423+ > DS923+ for video streaming"
"It's really user-friendly and that's much better than building a DIY NAS if you're a beginner."
"If you need a 2 bay today, get a 4 bay for future expansion."
"Synology and QNAP are the leaders in this space."
"I like the DS224+ with 6G RAM."
"Buy a synology NAS for storage"
#2
QNAP
4.1
(13)
"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."
"Qnap"
"I use a qnap in a raid one configuration. Two hard drives, three terabytes each."
"Perhaps have a look at a QNAP NAS that suits your budget."
"QNAP TS-932PX-4G 5 4 Bay High-Speed NAS with Two 10GbE and 2.5GbE Ports."
"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."
"Synology is good but I think my QNAP TS-464 is a better buy for most people."
"I use a QNAP for similar use case."
"I’ve had QNAPs for years as my Plex server and data storage."
#3
UnRAID
4.3
(10)
"Best upgrade I've ever done."
"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."
#4
TrueNAS
3.8
(10)
"Also I vote for TruNas and a DIY nas."
"I like truenas. And I mount to plex."
"I would better advice buying, or building, something you can run TrueNAS on."
"I prefer DIY NAS for my home. It is more flexible."
"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."
#5
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."
#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
Terramaster
4.3
(4)
"Terramaster f4-423 is fantastic."
"Terramaster NAS especially the new 424 line is good."
"Terramaster F4-424 Pro puts them both to shame in terms of hardware."
"For a space like that, I’d consider the Terramaster F8 SSD based NAS."
#8
Asustor
4.3
(3)
"I am very satisfied with Asustor 6704T. Synology is way behind with hardware this time around."
"Asustor is a good mix of cost/features in my experience."
"I'd still pick the lockerstor gen2 for that reason."
#9
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."
#10
Aoostar
4.0
(3)
"Aoostar N100 or R7 if you are cool with installing the OS yourself and figuring it out."
"Aoostar R1 or R7, depending on your cpu needs."
"The cheapest option is the Aoostar 4-NVMe RAID box with Oculink and TB4 ports."
#11
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."
#12
WD
5.0
(2)
"The most cost effective is shucking WD Elements external drives."
"Wd red plus are the best imo for a personal nas. Reliable and quiet."
#13
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."
#14
Beelink
5.0
(2)
"Very low power but capable of meeting all my needs."
"Just give it a try."
#15
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."
#16
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."
#17
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."
#18
Nvidia
4.5
(2)
"I have noticed no performance drop."
"The Shield does audio passthrough unlike the AppleTV."
#19
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."
#20
HP
5.0
(1)
"My entire set up cost me less than $300 including 24TB of storage."
#21
WD Red Plus 8TB
5.0
(1)
"Check Newegg for a good deal on the WD red plus 8TB drives. $149 each on sale."
#22
Synology DS920+/DS923+
5.0
(1)
"Go DS920+ / DS923+"
#23
Synology DS723+
5.0
(1)
"[Synology DS723+] is a good little workhorse for this application."
#24
Synology DS923+
5.0
(1)
"If you want a hassle-free setup, go with something like Synology DS923+."
#25
UGREEN
5.0
(1)
"Take a look at the UGREEN NAS Series. Got the largest."
#26
Windows
5.0
(1)
"Robocopy is efficient for copying large files and allows for multi-threading."
#27
GB Labs
5.0
(1)
"GB Labs offers a cost-effective and efficient storage solution with excellent support."
#28
Fractal Design
5.0
(1)
"Fractal Design Define R5 is a great case for building a DIY NAS."
#29
Veeam
5.0
(1)
"Highly recommend! ABB is a charme on the other hand."
#30
Active Backup
5.0
(1)
"Active Backup will create its own folder and nobody needs access to it."
#31
OWC
5.0
(1)
"The OWC Thunderbolt enclosure has been rock solid with absolutely zero issues."
#32
Western Digital
4.0
(1)
"Pick a top brand you like and go with them."
#33
Raspberry Pi
4.0
(1)
"The affordable, decent average use option would be a Raspberry Pi with a drive or 2."
#34
IronWolf
4.0
(1)
"The Ironwolfs will be cheaper and louder, the WD's slightly more expensive and quieter."
#35
Ubiquiti
4.0
(1)
"If you just need a NAS and not an appserver, Ubiquiti UNAS Pro."
#36
ASUSTOR
4.0
(1)
"I have a 4-bay ASUSTOR Lockerstore Gen 2."
#37
UNAS
4.0
(1)
"UNAS is out. It’s basic but hits a good price point. I like mine so far"
#38
newsgroupninja
4.0
(1)
"I've been using newsgroupninja very happily for a long time with some assorted blocks for backup."
#39
Orico
4.0
(1)
"I bought myself an Orico Hs500 pro (intel n5105 cpu with igpu, 5hdd bays and 2 nvme slots)."
#40
Ironwolf
4.0
(1)
"For home use. Ironwolf red or WD red."
#41
Ugreen
4.0
(1)
"Ugreen (I have the 2 bay) has been rock solid."
#42
Debian
4.0
(1)
"I personally use Debian with cockpit."
#43
Wasabi
4.0
(1)
"We're having good success with wasabi."
#44
Egnyte
4.0
(1)
"Egnyte can be configured well for this use case."
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