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29 desktop NAS devices from Synology, QNAP, Minisforum and more. Most cost $210 to $1,455, and half cost less than $483.

Top brands: Synology (15)QNAP (8)

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 - Details
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 - Details
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 - Details
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 - Details
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 - Details
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 - Details
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 - Details
QNAPSpec score 7.8

2 Bays, Intel, 4GB, Desktop

+Two drive bays for a compact desktop storage setup
+Supports 4K media playback
+Docker support for running containers on the NAS
−Only 4GB RAM for heavier workloads
$1,455.88
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
SynologySpec score 7.7

2 Bays, AMD, 4GB, 2.5GbE

+Two drive bays for a 16TB bundle with WD Red Plus drives
+Includes two 8TB Western Digital drives
+Supports M.2 NVMe SSD slots
−Desktop form factor takes up desk space
$1,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
UGREENSpec score 7.7

2 Bays, 4GB, 1GbE, Diskless

+Two drive bays for a basic storage setup
+Docker support for running extra apps
+Desktop form factor
−Diskless, drives must be bought separately
−Only 4 GB RAM
$239.06
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details
YxkSpec score 7.7

2 Bays, 4GB, 2.5GbE, Diskless

+Two drive bays for a small RAID or mirrored setup
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
+Docker support for running containers on the NAS
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−Only 4GB RAM, which limits heavier container workloads
$99.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
SynologySpec 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 - Details
QNAPSpec score 7.2

2 Bays, ARM, 4GB, 2.5GbE

+Two drive bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+2.5GbE port for faster network transfers
+Desktop form factor for home or office
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
$299.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
QNAPSpec score 7.1

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 - Details
SynologySpec 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 - Details
YxkSpec score 7.9

2 Bays, 2.5GbE, Diskless, Desktop

+Two drive bays for home storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
+Desktop form factor for compact placement
−Ships diskless, so drives must be purchased separately
No price recorded yet.
QNAPSpec score 7.1

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.
SynologySpec score 7.1

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.
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
No price recorded yet.
SynologySpec score 7.1

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
No current price. Check it at the store.
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
$487.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - Details
SynologySpec score 7.7

2 Bays, AMD, 4GB, 2.5GbE

+Two drive bays with drives included
+M.2 slots for NVMe cache or SSD storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
$1,699.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
SynologySpec score 7.1

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 - Details
Synology

2 Bays, ARM, Diskless, Desktop

+Two drive bays for a compact storage setup
+Desktop NAS form factor for home or office use
+Media server support for streaming content
$528.37
as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - Details
Synology

2 Bays, Diskless, Desktop

+Two drive bays for a compact storage setup
+Desktop NAS form factor for home or office use
+Media server support for streaming content
$354.70
as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - Details
SynologySpec score 7.2

2 Bays, AMD, 4GB, 2.5GbE

+Two drive bays with drives included
+Two M.2 NVMe slots for cache or SSD storage
+2.5GbE network port plus a 1GbE port
No price recorded yet.
SynologySpec score 7.1

2 Bays, ARM, 1GB, 1GbE

−1GB memory: 69 of the 73 here have a higher memory
$247.23
as of 11/04/2026 10:11 PST - Details

Compare specs

NAS deviceBaysProcessorMemoryFastest portDrivesSpec scorePrice
2Intel8GB2.5GbEDiskless7.8$489.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:11 PST - Details
2Intel2GBDiskless7.7$910.52
as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - Details
2ARM2GBDiskless7.1$239.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details
2Drives includedn/a$846.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details
2Disklessn/a$209.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details
2Disklessn/a$389.74
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
2Intel10GbE8.3$799.90
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details
2Intel4GB7.8$1,455.88
as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
2AMD4GB2.5GbEDrives included7.7$1,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - Details
24GB1GbEDiskless7.7$239.06
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - Details

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