AsustorSpec score 7.6
2 Bays, ARM, 1GB, 2.5GbE
+Two bays for expandable home storage
+2.5GbE LAN for faster network transfers
+Media support for streaming photos and videos
−Only 1GB of RAM limits multitasking
−Drives are not included with the unit
$199.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+Two bays for expandable home storage
+2.5GbE LAN for faster network transfers
+Media support for streaming photos and videos
Cons−Only 1GB of RAM limits multitasking
−Drives are not included with the unit
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
−1GB memory: 59 of the 61 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
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QNAPSpec score 8.1
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 score8.1
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 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+8GB memory: only 5 of 61 here have a higher memory
+M.2 SSD slots: only 32 of 78 here have one
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
TerraMasterSpec score 7.6
2 Bays, Intel, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Two drive bays for a compact personal storage setup
+Intel quad-core CPU for file serving tasks
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+Two drive bays for a compact personal storage setup
+Intel quad-core CPU for file serving tasks
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
+4GB RAM for smoother multitasking
+Media support for streaming to other devices
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
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BuffaloSpec score 7.7
2 Bays, 2.5GbE, Drives included
+Two bays for drive mirroring or capacity growth
+2.5GbE network port for faster wired transfers
+8TB capacity with two 4TB drives included
$474.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+Two bays for drive mirroring or capacity growth
+2.5GbE network port for faster wired transfers
+8TB capacity with two 4TB drives included
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
UGREENSpec score 8.6
2 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 2.5GbE
+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+8GB memory: only 5 of 61 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
$389.99-11%List: $439.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this pagePros+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+8GB memory: only 5 of 61 here have a higher memory
+Runs Docker: only 7 of 78 here have one
+M.2 SSD slots: only 32 of 78 here have one
Cons−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
OricoSpec score 8.3
2 Bays, 2.5GbE, Diskless
+Two M.2 NVMe slots for fast SSD caching
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
+Two drive bays for mirrored or split storage
−Drives are not included with the unit
−Only two drive bays limit total capacity
$269.99
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsAsustorSpec score 8.1
2 Bays, Intel, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Two drive bays plus M.2 NVMe slots
+Media server support included
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
−Drives sold separately, must be purchased
−Only 4GB of RAM
$483.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Two drive bays plus M.2 NVMe slots
+Media server support included
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
Cons−Drives sold separately, must be purchased
−Only 4GB of RAM
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+M.2 SSD slots: only 32 of 78 here have one
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SynologySpec score 8.1
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Two drive bays for a 16TB bundle with WD Red Plus drives
+Includes two 8TB Western Digital drives
+Supports M.2 NVMe SSD slots
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than standard gigabit
+AMD processor for file serving and backups
Cons−Desktop form factor takes up desk space
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+M.2 SSD slots: only 32 of 78 here have one
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YxkSpec score 8.1
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+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
+Desktop form factor suited to a home shelf or desk
+4GB RAM for basic file sharing and backup tasks
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−Only 4GB RAM, which limits heavier container workloads
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+Runs Docker: only 7 of 78 here have one
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
AsustorSpec score 7.6
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
Spec score7.6
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 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
−2GB memory: 50 of the 61 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
QNAPSpec score 7.6
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+Two drive bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+2.5GbE port for faster network transfers
+Desktop form factor for home or office
+ARM quad-core CPU with built-in NPU
+4GB of memory installed
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SynologySpec score 7.6
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
Spec score7.6
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 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
−2GB memory: 50 of the 61 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
YxkSpec score 8.3
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.
Product details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Two drive bays for home storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
+Desktop form factor for compact placement
+Docker support for running containerized apps
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be purchased separately
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+Runs Docker: only 7 of 78 here have one
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
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SynologySpec score 7.6
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 score7.6
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 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
−2GB memory: 50 of the 61 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SynologySpec score 7.6
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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Product details
Spec score7.6
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 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
−2GB memory: 50 of the 61 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
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QNAPSpec score 7.6
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
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score7.6
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 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
Ubiquiti NetworksSpec score 7.6
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
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score7.6
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 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
QNAPSpec score 8.1
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
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 with burst up to 2.9 GHz
+Two drive bays for a compact desktop setup
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+8GB memory: only 5 of 61 here have a higher memory
+M.2 SSD slots: only 32 of 78 here have one
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SynologySpec score 8.1
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 - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Two drive bays with drives included
+M.2 slots for NVMe cache or SSD storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
+AMD Ryzen R1600 processor
+4GB of RAM, expandable to 32GB
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+M.2 SSD slots: only 32 of 78 here have one
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
QNAPSpec score 7.6
2 Bays, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Two drive bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+2.5GbE port for faster network transfers
+4GB of memory installed
$349.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+Two drive bays for mirrored or expanded storage
+2.5GbE port for faster network transfers
+4GB of memory installed
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SynologySpec score 7.6
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.
Product details
Spec score7.6
Pros+Two drive bays with drives included
+Two M.2 NVMe slots for cache or SSD storage
+2.5GbE network port plus a 1GbE port
+AMD Ryzen R1600 processor
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SynologySpec score 7.6
2 Bays, Intel, 2GB, 2.5GbE
+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
−2GB memory: 50 of the 61 here have a higher memory
$1,599.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this pagePros+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
Cons−2GB memory: 50 of the 61 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
SynologySpec score 7.6
2 Bays, Intel, 2GB, 2.5GbE
+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
−2GB memory: 50 of the 61 here have a higher memory
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score7.6
Compared with the 23 NAS Devices on this pagePros+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
Cons−2GB memory: 50 of the 61 here have a higher memory
−2 bays: 47 of the 70 here have more bays
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