2 Bays, Intel, 2GB, Diskless
NAS Devices
24 NAS devices from Synology, QNAP, Buffalo and more. Most cost $283 to $1,799, and half cost less than $928.
Recommended NAS Devices
Spec score 7.7
+Two drive bays for a compact two-drive storage setup
+Desktop form factor for placing on a desk or shelf
+M.2 slot for SSD caching or storage
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
$910.52
as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Synology 2 bay NAS DiskStation DS720+ (Diskless)
$910.52as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+Two drive bays for a compact two-drive storage setup
+Desktop form factor for placing on a desk or shelf
+M.2 slot for SSD caching or storage
+2 GB of RAM
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 70 of 413 here have one
−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
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Spec score 7.7
4 Bays, Intel, 2GB, 2.5GbE
+Four drive bays in a desktop form
+2.5GbE port for faster network transfers than gigabit
+M.2 slot for SSD cache or storage
−Only 2GB RAM, which is low for a NAS
−Drives sold separately, adding to setup
$659.72
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Synology DiskStation DS425+ NAS 4-Bay 3.5" Diskless, Intel Celeron J4125 1 x 1GbE + 1 x 2.5GbE, 2GB RAM, 2 x USB3.2
$659.72as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.7
Pros
+Four drive bays in a desktop form
+2.5GbE port for faster network transfers than gigabit
+M.2 slot for SSD cache or storage
+Two USB 3.2 ports for external drives
+Intel Celeron J4125 processor
Cons−Only 2GB RAM, which is low for a NAS
−Drives sold separately, adding to setup
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 70 of 413 here have one
−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−4 bays: 169 of the 299 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.0
2 Bays, ARM, 2GB, Diskless
+Two drive bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+Desktop form factor for home or office
+ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core processor
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−Only 2GB of memory is listed
$239.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
QNAP TS-233-US 2 Bay Affordable Desktop NAS with ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-core Processor and 2 GB DDR4 RAM (Diskless)
$239.00as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.0
Pros
+Two drive bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+Desktop form factor for home or office
+ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core processor
+2GB DDR4 memory installed
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−Only 2GB of memory is listed
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
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Spec score 7.0
1 Bays, ARM, 2GB, Diskless
+Single drive bay for simple storage
+Desktop form factor for home or office
+ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core processor
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−Only one drive bay limits storage capacity
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QNAP TS-133-US 1 Bay Affordable Desktop NAS with ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-core Processor and 2 GB DDR4 RAM (Diskless)No current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score7.0
Pros
+Single drive bay for simple storage
+Desktop form factor for home or office
+ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core processor
+2GB DDR4 memory installed
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−Only one drive bay limits storage capacity
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−1 bays: 292 of the 299 here have more bays
−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
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Spec score 8.3
ARM, 2GB, 10GbE
+10GbE networking for fast network transfers
+Supports Docker containers for added apps
+ARM Cortex-A15 processor for NAS tasks
−Only 2GB of RAM limits multitasking
$1,306.12
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros
+10GbE networking for fast network transfers
+Supports Docker containers for added apps
+ARM Cortex-A15 processor for NAS tasks
Cons−Only 2GB of RAM limits multitasking
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 271 here
+Runs Docker: only 27 of 413 here have one
−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
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Spec score 7.3
2 Bays, Intel, 2GB, 5GbE
+Two bays for a compact storage pool
+Intel Celeron quad-core processor
+5GbE network port for faster transfers
−Only 2GB of RAM
$981.42
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Synology DS225+ 2-Bay Diskstation NAS (Intel Celeron J4125 Quad-Core, 2 GB Non-ECC DDR4 SODIMM 1 x 2,5 GbE and 1 x 1
$981.42as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.3
Pros
+Two bays for a compact storage pool
+Intel Celeron quad-core processor
+5GbE network port for faster transfers
+Drives included, so it is ready to use
Cons−Only 2GB of RAM
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page+5GbE: 140 of the 271 here have a lower fastest port
−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
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Spec score 7.2
2 Bays, 2GB, 2.5GbE, Diskless
+Two bays for expandable home storage
+2.5GbE LAN for faster network transfers
+Supports 4K Plex media streaming
−Drives are not included with the unit
$282.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro Gen2 AS3302T v2, 2 Bay NAS, Home Cloud Backup | Photo File Backup, Remote Access, 4K Plex Media
$282.99as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.2
Pros
+Two bays for expandable home storage
+2.5GbE LAN for faster network transfers
+Supports 4K Plex media streaming
Cons−Drives are not included with the unit
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
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Spec score 7.2
2 Bays, Intel, 2GB, 2.5GbE
+Two bays with 32TB total capacity included
+Drives included, so it is ready to use
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
−Only 2GB of RAM
$1,799.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Synology DS225+ 32TB Bundle Best Price HDDs 2X 16TB 2-Bay NAS Plus Series - Intel Celeron J4125 Quad-Core, 2GB Non-ECC
$1,799.00as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.2
Pros
+Two bays with 32TB total capacity included
+Drives included, so it is ready to use
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
+Intel Celeron quad-core processor
Cons−Only 2GB of RAM
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
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Spec score 7.1
ARM, 2GB, 1GbE, Drives included
+Includes drives with 20TB HDD storage
+Desktop form factor for home or small office use
+Single 1GbE LAN port for standard network connections
−Only 2GB memory limits multitasking
−Single 1GbE LAN port offers limited network throughput
$1,129.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Synology DiskStation DS223 NAS Server with RTD1619B 1.7GHz CPU, 2GB Memory, 20TB HDD Storage, 1 x 1GbE LAN Port, DSM
$1,129.00as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.1
Pros
+Includes drives with 20TB HDD storage
+Desktop form factor for home or small office use
+Single 1GbE LAN port for standard network connections
+ARM processor with 2GB memory
Cons−Only 2GB memory limits multitasking
−Single 1GbE LAN port offers limited network throughput
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−1GbE: 203 of the 271 here have a higher fastest port
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Spec score 7.1
4 Bays, ARM, 2GB, Diskless
+Four drive bays for a compact desktop NAS
+Realtek 4-core processor at 1.7 GHz
+Drives sold separately, so you choose capacity
−Only 2GB RAM, which is low for a NAS
−ARM processor rather than Intel or AMD
$492.13
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Synology DiskStation DS423 4-Bay 3.5 Diskless 2xGbE NAS, Realtek RTD1619B 4-core (4-thread) 1.7 GHz, 2GB RAM, 3 x
$492.13as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.1
Pros
+Four drive bays for a compact desktop NAS
+Realtek 4-core processor at 1.7 GHz
+Drives sold separately, so you choose capacity
Cons−Only 2GB RAM, which is low for a NAS
−ARM processor rather than Intel or AMD
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−4 bays: 169 of the 299 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)Spec score 7.1
2 Bays, ARM, 2GB, 1GbE
+Two bays for a compact storage pool
+Drives included, so it is ready to use
+Quad-core ARM processor
−Only 2GB of RAM
−Single 1GbE network port
$945.72
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Synology DS223 2-Bay Diskstation NAS (Realtek RTD1619B Quad-Core 2GB Ram 1xRJ-45 1GbE LAN Port) 8TB Bundle with 2 x 4TB
$945.72as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.1
Pros
+Two bays for a compact storage pool
+Drives included, so it is ready to use
+Quad-core ARM processor
Cons−Only 2GB of RAM
−Single 1GbE network port
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
−1GbE: 203 of the 271 here have a higher fastest port
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Spec score 7.1
4 Bays, ARM, 2GB, 1GbE
+4 drive bays for multi-drive storage
+Rackmount form factor fits server racks
+Drives included with 8TB HDD storage
−Only 2GB memory limits heavy workloads
−Only 1GbE LAN ports for slower network transfers
$2,169.00
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Synology RackStation RS819 NAS Server with RTD1296 1.4GHz CPU, 2GB Memory, 8TB HDD Storage, 2 x 1GbE LAN Ports, DSM
$2,169.00as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.1
Pros
+4 drive bays for multi-drive storage
+Rackmount form factor fits server racks
+Drives included with 8TB HDD storage
Cons−Only 2GB memory limits heavy workloads
−Only 1GbE LAN ports for slower network transfers
−ARM processor is less powerful than Intel or AMD options
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−1GbE: 203 of the 271 here have a higher fastest port
−4 bays: 169 of the 299 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.0
2 Bays, ARM, 2GB, Desktop
+Two drive bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+Desktop form factor for home or office
+ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core processor
−Only 2GB of memory is listed
$294.88
as of 11/04/2026 10:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
QNAP TS-233-US 2 Bay Affordable Desktop NAS with ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-core Processor and 2 GB RAM
$294.88as of 11/04/2026 10:11 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.0
Pros
+Two drive bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+Desktop form factor for home or office
+ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core processor
Cons−Only 2GB of memory is listed
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
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Spec score 7.7
4 Bays, Intel, 2GB, 2.5GbE
+Four drive bays for more storage capacity
+M.2 slots for NVMe cache or SSD storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
−Only 2GB of RAM
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Spec score7.7
Pros
+Four drive bays for more storage capacity
+M.2 slots for NVMe cache or SSD storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
+Desktop form factor for placement on a shelf or desk
+Intel Celeron processor
Cons−Only 2GB of RAM
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 70 of 413 here have one
−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−4 bays: 169 of the 299 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.2
4 Bays, ARM, 2GB, 2.5GbE
+Four drive bays for multi-drive storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
+Media server support included
−Drives sold separately, must be purchased
−Only 2GB of RAM
No price recorded yet.
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Asustor Drivestor 4 Pro AS3304T - 4 Bay NAS, 1.4GHz Quad Core, 2.5GbE Port, 2GB RAM DDR4, Network Attached StorageNo price recorded yet.View on Amazon
Spec score7.2
Pros
+Four drive bays for multi-drive storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
+Media server support included
Cons−Drives sold separately, must be purchased
−Only 2GB of RAM
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−4 bays: 169 of the 299 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.2
2 Bays, Intel, 2GB, 2.5GbE
+Two drive bays for a compact two-drive storage setup
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
+2 GB of RAM
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score7.2
Pros
+Two drive bays for a compact two-drive storage setup
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
+2 GB of RAM
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.2
2 Bays, Intel, 2GB, 2.5GbE
+Two drive bays for a compact two-drive setup
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
+Intel Celeron quad-core processor
−Only 2GB of RAM
−Rackmount form factor requires a rack
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Synology DS225+ 8TB (Synology HAT33) 2-Bay Plus Series - Intel Celeron J4125 Quad-core, 2GB Non-ECC DDR4 SODIMMNo current price. Check it at the store.View on Amazon
Spec score7.2
Pros
+Two drive bays for a compact two-drive setup
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
+Intel Celeron quad-core processor
Cons−Only 2GB of RAM
−Rackmount form factor requires a rack
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
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Spec score 7.1
2 Bays, Intel, 2GB, 1GbE
+Two drive bays for a compact two-drive storage setup
+Desktop form factor for placing on a desk or shelf
+1GbE network port
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score7.1
Pros
+Two drive bays for a compact two-drive storage setup
+Desktop form factor for placing on a desk or shelf
+1GbE network port
+2 GB of RAM
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
−1GbE: 203 of the 271 here have a higher fastest port
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Spec score 7.1
6 Bays, 2GB, Diskless
+Six drive bays for 2.5-inch drives
+Supports M.2 media for compact storage
+2GB of RAM for system operations
−Only 2GB of RAM for system operations
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score7.1
Pros
+Six drive bays for 2.5-inch drives
+Supports M.2 media for compact storage
+2GB of RAM for system operations
+Ships diskless, so you choose your own drives
Cons−Only 2GB of RAM for system operations
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
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Spec score 7.1
4 Bays, Intel, 2GB, Diskless
+Four drive bays for more storage capacity
+Intel CPU supports media server functions
+Media server functionality for streaming
−Diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−Only 2GB of DDR3L RAM
No price recorded yet.
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Synology DS418play NAS Disk Station, 4-bay, 2GB DDR3L (Diskless)No price recorded yet.View on AmazonSpec score7.1
Pros
+Four drive bays for more storage capacity
+Intel CPU supports media server functions
+Media server functionality for streaming
Cons−Diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−Only 2GB of DDR3L RAM
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−4 bays: 169 of the 299 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.0
2 Bays, ARM, 2GB, Desktop
+Two drive bays in a compact desktop design
+ARM processor with 2GB of memory
+Desktop form suits home or small office use
−Two bays cap expansion for larger storage needs
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score7.0
Pros
+Two drive bays in a compact desktop design
+ARM processor with 2GB of memory
+Desktop form suits home or small office use
Cons−Two bays cap expansion for larger storage needs
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.0
2 Bays, 2GB, Diskless, Desktop
+Two drive bays for a compact two-drive storage setup
+Desktop form factor for placing on a desk or shelf
+2 GB of RAM
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score7.0
Pros
+Two drive bays for a compact two-drive storage setup
+Desktop form factor for placing on a desk or shelf
+2 GB of RAM
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer)About this product
Spec score 7.0
2 Bays, ARM, 2GB, Desktop
+Two drive bays for a mirrored or expandable setup
+Quad-core ARM processor for everyday file serving
+Desktop form factor with a guidebook included in the kit
$478.87
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Synology DiskStation DS223/G NAS Kit, 2-Bay, Includes Guidebook, Quad-Core CPU, 2GB Memory, for Middle Light Users,$478.87as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.0
Pros
+Two drive bays for a mirrored or expandable setup
+Quad-core ARM processor for everyday file serving
+Desktop form factor with a guidebook included in the kit
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
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Spec score 7.2
2 Bays, Intel, 2GB, 2.5GbE
−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
$1,599.00
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Synology DS225+ 24TB Bundle Best Price HDDs 2X 12TB 2-Bay NAS Plus Series - Intel Celeron J4125 Quad-Core, 2GB Non-ECC
$1,599.00as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - Details
View on AmazonSpec score7.2
Compared with the 24 NAS Devices on this pageCons
−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
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