TerraMasterSpec score 7.7
4 Bays, Intel, 32GB, 2.5GbE
+Four drive bays for a multi-drive storage setup
+32GB RAM for heavier multitasking than typical NAS units
+Two 2.5GbE ports for faster network transfers
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
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Spec score7.7
Pros+Four drive bays for a multi-drive storage setup
+32GB RAM for heavier multitasking than typical NAS units
+Two 2.5GbE ports for faster network transfers
+M.2 slots for adding solid-state cache or storage
+Intel Core i3-N305 8-core processor
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 70 of 413 here have one
+32GB memory: 119 of the 229 here have a lower memory
−4 bays: 169 of the 299 here have more bays
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iXsystemsSpec score 7.7
Intel, 32GB, 10GbE, Diskless
+Compact desktop form factor for space-limited setups
+32GB RAM for ZFS caching and heavier workloads
+10GbE network port for fast transfers
−Drives not included, so storage must be bought separately
−Intel-based platform rather than ARM
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Spec score7.7
Pros+Compact desktop form factor for space-limited setups
+32GB RAM for ZFS caching and heavier workloads
+10GbE network port for fast transfers
+Five plus two drive bays for flexible capacity
+Eight core CPU for multitasking services
Cons−Drives not included, so storage must be bought separately
−Intel-based platform rather than ARM
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 271 here
+32GB memory: 119 of the 229 here have a lower memory
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QNAPSpec score 7.6
4 Bays, 4GB, 10GbE, Desktop
+Two 2.5GbE ports and two 10GbE SFP+ ports
+Four drive bays for expandable storage
+Quad-core processor for file serving tasks
−Only 4 GB of RAM limits multitasking
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Spec score7.6
Pros+Two 2.5GbE ports and two 10GbE SFP+ ports
+Four drive bays for expandable storage
+Quad-core processor for file serving tasks
Cons−Only 4 GB of RAM limits multitasking
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 271 here
−4GB memory: 157 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−4 bays: 169 of the 299 here have more bays
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QNAPSpec score 7.6
6 Bays, ARM, 8GB, 10GbE
+Six drive bays for a mid-sized storage pool
+10GbE networking for fast transfers
+8GB RAM included
−Ships diskless, so drives must be purchased separately
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Spec score7.6
Pros+Six drive bays for a mid-sized storage pool
+10GbE networking for fast transfers
+8GB RAM included
+Built-in NPU for AI video and image tasks
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be purchased separately
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 271 here
−8GB memory: 121 of the 229 here have a higher memory
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QNAPSpec score 7.5
10 Bays, AMD, 128GB, 2.5GbE
+Ten bays for NVMe all-flash storage
+Dual AMD processors for demanding workloads
+128GB RAM for heavy caching and multitasking
−2.5GbE networking is slower than 10GbE models
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Spec score7.5
Pros+Ten bays for NVMe all-flash storage
+Dual AMD processors for demanding workloads
+128GB RAM for heavy caching and multitasking
+1U rackmount form factor saves rack space
Cons−2.5GbE networking is slower than 10GbE models
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page+128GB memory: only 1 of 229 here have a higher memory
+10 bays: 191 of the 299 here have fewer bays
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PCSPSpec score 7.4
24 Bays, 64GB, Drives included
+24 drive bays for very large storage capacity
+64 GB of RAM for demanding workloads
+Drives included with the server
−Large server platform is not suited to small spaces
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Spec score7.4
Pros+24 drive bays for very large storage capacity
+64 GB of RAM for demanding workloads
+Drives included with the server
Cons−Large server platform is not suited to small spaces
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page+64GB memory: only 2 of 229 here have a higher memory
+24 bays: only 4 of 299 here have more bays
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QNAPSpec score 7.3
16 Bays, AMD, 32GB, Diskless
+Sixteen drive bays for a very large storage pool
+AMD Ryzen 7000 processor for file serving
+32GB RAM included
−Ships diskless, so drives must be purchased separately
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Spec score7.3
Pros+Sixteen drive bays for a very large storage pool
+AMD Ryzen 7000 processor for file serving
+32GB RAM included
+Rackmount form factor for server racks
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be purchased separately
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page+16 bays: only 20 of 299 here have more bays
+32GB memory: 119 of the 229 here have a lower memory
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AsustorSpec 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
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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 413 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
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BuffaloSpec score 7.2
4 Bays, 2.5GbE, Drives included, Rackmount
+Four drive bays for a shared storage pool
+2.5GbE network port for faster-than-gigabit transfers
+Four 2TB drives included, 8TB total
−Rackmount form requires a server rack to mount
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Four drive bays for a shared storage pool
+2.5GbE network port for faster-than-gigabit transfers
+Four 2TB drives included, 8TB total
Cons−Rackmount form requires a server rack to mount
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page−4 bays: 169 of the 299 here have more bays
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QNAPSpec score 7.2
4 Bays, ARM, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Four drive bays for a 4-bay storage array
+4GB RAM for multitasking
+Quad-core processor for steady performance
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−ARM processor rather than Intel
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Four drive bays for a 4-bay storage array
+4GB RAM for multitasking
+Quad-core processor for steady performance
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−ARM processor rather than Intel
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page−4GB memory: 157 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−4 bays: 169 of the 299 here have more bays
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QNAPSpec score 7.2
4 Bays, ARM, 2.5GbE, Diskless
+Four drive bays for a 4-bay storage array
+Quad-core processor for steady performance
+4GB built-in RAM
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Four drive bays for a 4-bay storage array
+Quad-core processor for steady performance
+4GB built-in RAM
+Desktop form fits a home or office desk
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page−4 bays: 169 of the 299 here have more bays
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SynologySpec 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
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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 413 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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SynologySpec score 7.2
4 Bays, 32GB, 1GbE, Diskless
+Four drive bays for expanded storage
+Rackmount form factor for server racks
+32 GB of RAM
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Four drive bays for expanded storage
+Rackmount form factor for server racks
+32 GB of RAM
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page+32GB memory: 119 of the 229 here have a lower memory
−1GbE: 203 of the 271 here have a higher fastest port
−4 bays: 169 of the 299 here have more bays
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SynologySpec 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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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 413 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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QNAPSpec score 7.2
2 Bays, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Two bays for a compact small-office or home setup
+2.5GbE network port for faster-than-gigabit transfers
+Quad-core CPU for file serving tasks
−Only 4GB RAM, which limits heavier applications
−Two bays cap total storage capacity
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Two bays for a compact small-office or home setup
+2.5GbE network port for faster-than-gigabit transfers
+Quad-core CPU for file serving tasks
Cons−Only 4GB RAM, which limits heavier applications
−Two bays cap total storage capacity
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
−4GB memory: 157 of the 229 here have a higher memory
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Ubiquiti NetworksSpec score 7.2
2 Bays, ARM, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Two bays for a compact storage setup
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
+4GB RAM for basic file serving
−ARM processor rather than Intel or AMD
−Only two bays cap total storage capacity
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Spec score7.2
Pros+Two bays for a compact storage setup
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
+4GB RAM for basic file serving
Cons−ARM processor rather than Intel or AMD
−Only two bays cap total storage capacity
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
−4GB memory: 157 of the 229 here have a higher memory
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QNAPSpec score 7.1
2 Bays, ARM, 1GB, 1GbE
+Two drive bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+Two 1GbE ports for network connections
+ARM processor for the NAS
−Only 1GB of memory is listed
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Spec score7.1
Pros+Two drive bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+Two 1GbE ports for network connections
+ARM processor for the NAS
Cons−Only 1GB of memory is listed
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page−1GB memory: 219 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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SynologySpec 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
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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 413 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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SynologySpec 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
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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 413 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 195 of the 229 here have a higher memory
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SynologySpec 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
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Spec 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 413 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
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SynologySpec score 7.1
8 Bays, AMD, 4GB, 1GbE
+Eight drive bays for large storage arrays
+Rackmount form factor fits standard server racks
+Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10
−Only 4GB memory for heavier multi-user workloads
−Only 1GbE LAN connectivity
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Spec score7.1
Pros+Eight drive bays for large storage arrays
+Rackmount form factor fits standard server racks
+Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10
+Supports SATA 6Gb/s drives
Cons−Only 4GB memory for heavier multi-user workloads
−Only 1GbE LAN connectivity
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page+8 bays: 160 of the 299 here have fewer bays
−1GbE: 203 of the 271 here have a higher fastest port
−4GB memory: 157 of the 229 here have a higher memory
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QNAPSpec score 7.0
2 Bays, ARM, 1GB
+Two drive bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+Lists DLNA, mobile apps and AirPlay support
+ARM Cortex A15 dual-core processor at 1.7GHz
−Only 1GB of memory is listed
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Spec score7.0
Pros+Two drive bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+Lists DLNA, mobile apps and AirPlay support
+ARM Cortex A15 dual-core processor at 1.7GHz
Cons−Only 1GB of memory is listed
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page−1GB memory: 219 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
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QNAPSpec 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
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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 413 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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SynologySpec 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
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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 413 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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SynologySpec score 7.0
1 Bays, ARM, 1GB, Diskless
+Single 3.5-inch drive bay for a compact storage setup
+Quad-core Realtek RTD1619B processor running at 1.4GHz
+1GB of memory for basic file storage tasks
−Ships diskless, so a drive must be bought separately
−Single 1GbE port limits network transfer speed
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Spec score7.0
Pros+Single 3.5-inch drive bay for a compact storage setup
+Quad-core Realtek RTD1619B processor running at 1.4GHz
+1GB of memory for basic file storage tasks
+Desktop tower form factor fits a home or office desk
Cons−Ships diskless, so a drive must be bought separately
−Single 1GbE port limits network transfer speed
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page−1 bays: 292 of the 299 here have more bays
−1GB memory: 219 of the 229 here have a higher memory
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SynologySpec score 7.0
2 Bays, ARM, 1GB, Desktop
+Two bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+Compact desktop form factor
+Quad-core ARM processor
−Only 1GB memory limits performance
−Kit does not include drives
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Spec score7.0
Pros+Two bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+Compact desktop form factor
+Quad-core ARM processor
Cons−Only 1GB memory limits performance
−Kit does not include drives
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page−1GB memory: 219 of the 229 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 238 of the 299 here have more bays
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Blackmagic Design
Rackmount
+Rackmount form factor for fitting into server racks
+Stated 48TB capacity for large media storage
+Designed for shared storage in a rack setup
−Rackmount form requires a rack to install
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G-Technology
16 Bays, Rackmount
+16 drive bays for large storage arrays
+Rackmount form fits standard server racks
+Built for video editing storage workloads
−3U height takes up rack space
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Pros+16 drive bays for large storage arrays
+Rackmount form fits standard server racks
+Built for video editing storage workloads
+Mini-SAS connection for high-speed transfers
Cons−3U height takes up rack space
Compared with the 413 NAS Devices on this page+16 bays: only 20 of 299 here have more bays
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