SynologySpec score 7.3
4 Bays, 2.5GbE, Diskless, Desktop
+Four drive bays for expanded storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
+Desktop form factor for placing on a desk or shelf
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
$779.77-12%List: $889.99
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QNAPSpec score 7.9
4 Bays, Intel, 2.5GbE, Desktop
+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+M.2 slots for fast cache or SSD storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
−Desktop form factor takes more space than rackmount
$619.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.9
Pros+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+M.2 slots for fast cache or SSD storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
+Intel quad-core CPU bursts up to 2.9 GHz
Cons−Desktop form factor takes more space than rackmount
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 37 of 118 here have one
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BuffaloSpec score 7.8
4 Bays, 10GbE, Drives included, Desktop
+Four bays with 10GbE network port
+Desktop form factor for office placement
+Drives included with the unit
−Listed capacity of 16TB is modest for four bays
$1,592.59
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+Four bays with 10GbE network port
+Desktop form factor for office placement
+Drives included with the unit
Cons−Listed capacity of 16TB is modest for four bays
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 83 here
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QNAPSpec score 7.8
2 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 2.5GbE
+8GB RAM for multitasking across apps and users
+Two 2.5GbE ports for faster network transfers
+M.2 slots for adding SSD cache or storage
−Ships diskless, so drives must be purchased separately
$489.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+8GB RAM for multitasking across apps and users
+Two 2.5GbE ports for faster network transfers
+M.2 slots for adding SSD cache or storage
+Intel quad-core processor
+Two drive bays for a compact desktop setup
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be purchased separately
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 37 of 118 here have one
−2 bays: 72 of the 103 here have more bays
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SynologySpec score 7.8
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
Spec score7.8
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 118 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 37 of 118 here have one
−2GB memory: 54 of the 73 here have a higher memory
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SynologySpec score 7.7
2 Bays, Intel, 2GB, Diskless
+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
Spec 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 118 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 37 of 118 here have one
−2GB memory: 54 of the 73 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 72 of the 103 here have more bays
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SynologySpec score 7.5
12 Bays, 4GB, Diskless, Desktop
+Twelve drive bays for large storage capacity
+Desktop form factor with quad core CPU
+4GB memory for multitasking
−Drives not included, must be purchased separately
$1,999.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.5
Pros+Twelve drive bays for large storage capacity
+Desktop form factor with quad core CPU
+4GB memory for multitasking
Cons−Drives not included, must be purchased separately
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+12 bays: only 3 of 103 here have more bays
−4GB memory: 38 of the 73 here have a higher memory
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QNAPSpec score 7.1
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
Spec score7.1
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 118 NAS Devices on this page−2GB memory: 54 of the 73 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 72 of the 103 here have more bays
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Synology
5 Bays, Diskless, Desktop
+Five drive bays to add capacity to a compatible NAS
+Desktop form factor for placement on a shelf or desk
+Ships diskless, so you choose your own drives
−Expansion unit only, it does not work as a standalone NAS
$519.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Five drive bays to add capacity to a compatible NAS
+Desktop form factor for placement on a shelf or desk
+Ships diskless, so you choose your own drives
Cons−Expansion unit only, it does not work as a standalone NAS
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+5 bays: 60 of the 103 here have fewer bays
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Synology
5 Bays, Diskless, Desktop
+Five drive bays to add capacity to a compatible NAS
+Desktop form factor with 157 x 248 x 233 mm dimensions
+Ships diskless, so you choose your own drives
−Expansion unit only, it does not work as a standalone NAS
$544.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:08 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Five drive bays to add capacity to a compatible NAS
+Desktop form factor with 157 x 248 x 233 mm dimensions
+Ships diskless, so you choose your own drives
Cons−Expansion unit only, it does not work as a standalone NAS
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+5 bays: 60 of the 103 here have fewer bays
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Synology
4 Bays, Diskless, Desktop
+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Expansion unit adds bays to a compatible NAS
+Ships diskless, so drives are chosen and installed separately
−Ships without drives, so drives must be purchased separately
$595.59
as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Expansion unit adds bays to a compatible NAS
+Ships diskless, so drives are chosen and installed separately
Cons−Ships without drives, so drives must be purchased separately
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QNAPSpec score 7.9
6 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 2.5GbE
+Six drive bays for large storage capacity
+M.2 slots for fast cache or SSD storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
−Diskless, so drives must be bought separately
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Spec score7.9
Pros+Six drive bays for large storage capacity
+M.2 slots for fast cache or SSD storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
+Intel Celeron quad-core processor
+8GB RAM included
Cons−Diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+6 bays: 71 of the 103 here have fewer bays
+M.2 SSD slots: only 37 of 118 here have one
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QNAPSpec score 7.1
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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Spec score7.1
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 118 NAS Devices on this page−1 bays: 101 of the 103 here have more bays
−2GB memory: 54 of the 73 here have a higher memory
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Buffalo
2 Bays, Drives included, Desktop
+Two bays with 8TB total capacity included
+Desktop form factor for office placement
+Drives included with the unit
$846.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Two bays with 8TB total capacity included
+Desktop form factor for office placement
+Drives included with the unit
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page−2 bays: 72 of the 103 here have more bays
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Buffalo
4 Bays, Drives included, Desktop
+Four bays with 32TB total capacity included
+Desktop form factor for office placement
+Drives included with the unit
$1,746.99
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Synology
12 Bays, Intel, Diskless, Desktop
+Twelve drive bays for large storage capacity
+Intel CPU for processing power
+Desktop NAS form factor
$3,399.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Twelve drive bays for large storage capacity
+Intel CPU for processing power
+Desktop NAS form factor
+Diskless, so drives are bought separately
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+12 bays: only 3 of 103 here have more bays
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Synology
2 Bays, Diskless, Desktop
+Two drive bays for a compact storage setup
+Desktop NAS form factor for home or office use
+Diskless, so drives are bought separately
$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Two drive bays for a compact storage setup
+Desktop NAS form factor for home or office use
+Diskless, so drives are bought separately
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page−2 bays: 72 of the 103 here have more bays
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Synology
Desktop
+4TB capacity for storing photos and videos
+Automatic photo and video backup feature
+Desktop form factor for placement at home
$399.99
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Synology
4 Bays, Desktop
+Four drive bays for larger storage capacity
+Desktop form factor fits a home or office desk
+Built as a four-bay storage server for shared files
No current price. Check it at the store.
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UGREENSpec score 8.4
4 Bays, 10GbE, Drives included, Desktop
+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+10GbE network port for fast network transfers
+Ships with drives included
$619.90-16%List: $737.98
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+10GbE network port for fast network transfers
+Ships with drives included
+Desktop form factor for compact placement
+Docker support for running containerized apps
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 83 here
+Runs Docker: only 15 of 118 here have one
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LincPlusSpec score 7.8
4 Bays, ARM, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+4 drive bays
+2.5GbE network port
+4K HDMI 2.0 output
−Ships diskless, drives must be bought separately
−Uses an ARM processor
$185.99-15%List: $219.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.8
Pros+4 drive bays
+2.5GbE network port
+4K HDMI 2.0 output
+M.2 NVMe slot support
Cons−Ships diskless, drives must be bought separately
−Uses an ARM processor
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 37 of 118 here have one
−4GB memory: 38 of the 73 here have a higher memory
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UGREEN
2 Bays, Diskless, Desktop
+Two drive bays in a desktop form factor
+Diskless model lets you choose your own drives
+Includes a Cat 8 Ethernet cable
−Drives must be purchased separately before use
$389.74-13%List: $447.98
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Two drive bays in a desktop form factor
+Diskless model lets you choose your own drives
+Includes a Cat 8 Ethernet cable
Cons−Drives must be purchased separately before use
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page−2 bays: 72 of the 103 here have more bays
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UGREENSpec score 8.8
6 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 10GbE
+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 83 here
+Runs Docker: only 15 of 118 here have one
$939.15-10%List: $1,043.50
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.8
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this pagePros+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 83 here
+Runs Docker: only 15 of 118 here have one
+6 bays: 71 of the 103 here have fewer bays
+M.2 SSD slots: only 37 of 118 here have one
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UGREENSpec score 8.2
4 Bays, AMD, 8GB, 10GbE
+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+10GbE network port for fast network transfers
+AMD processor with 8GB RAM
−Ships diskless, so drives must be purchased separately
$654.62-2%List: $667.98
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+10GbE network port for fast network transfers
+AMD processor with 8GB RAM
+Docker support for running containerized apps
+Media support listed for streaming content
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be purchased separately
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 83 here
+Runs Docker: only 15 of 118 here have one
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UGREENSpec score 8.3
2 Bays, Intel, 10GbE, Desktop
+10GbE network port for fast network transfers
+Intel processor for the NAS
+Docker support for running containerized apps
−Only two drive bays limit storage expansion
$799.90-1%List: $807.98
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+10GbE network port for fast network transfers
+Intel processor for the NAS
+Docker support for running containerized apps
+Desktop form factor for compact placement
Cons−Only two drive bays limit storage expansion
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 83 here
+Runs Docker: only 15 of 118 here have one
−2 bays: 72 of the 103 here have more bays
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MinisforumSpec score 9.1
5 Bays, AMD, 10GbE, Diskless
+Five drive bays for expandable storage
+10GbE network port for fast transfers
+Docker support for running containers
−Ships diskless, drives must be purchased separately
$519.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+Five drive bays for expandable storage
+10GbE network port for fast transfers
+Docker support for running containers
+M.2 slots for SSD caching or storage
Cons−Ships diskless, drives must be purchased separately
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 83 here
+Runs Docker: only 15 of 118 here have one
+M.2 SSD slots: only 37 of 118 here have one
+5 bays: 60 of the 103 here have fewer bays
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MinisforumSpec score 9.1
5 Bays, AMD, 10GbE, Diskless
+Five drive bays for expandable storage
+10GbE network port for fast transfers
+Radeon 780M integrated graphics
−Ships without RAM, must be added separately
−Ships diskless, drives must be purchased separately
$519.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score9.1
Pros+Five drive bays for expandable storage
+10GbE network port for fast transfers
+Radeon 780M integrated graphics
+Docker support for running containers
+Supports media streaming
Cons−Ships without RAM, must be added separately
−Ships diskless, drives must be purchased separately
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 83 here
+Runs Docker: only 15 of 118 here have one
+M.2 SSD slots: only 37 of 118 here have one
+5 bays: 60 of the 103 here have fewer bays
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ThdeukotySpec score 8.6
8 Bays, 32GB, 10GbE, Diskless
+Eight drive bays for large storage capacity
+Two 10GbE ports for very fast network transfers
+Two M.2 NVMe slots for solid-state storage or cache
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
$1,499.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Eight drive bays for large storage capacity
+Two 10GbE ports for very fast network transfers
+Two M.2 NVMe slots for solid-state storage or cache
+32GB LPDDR5X RAM
+Intel Ultra 9 285H processor
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 118 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 83 here
+32GB memory: only 4 of 73 here have a higher memory
+8 bays: only 15 of 103 here have more bays
+M.2 SSD slots: only 37 of 118 here have one
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