QNAPSpec score 8.7
16 Bays, Intel, 2.5GbE
+16 drive bays for high-capacity storage
+Intel Atom 8-core processor
+Dual 2.5GbE ports for faster network transfers
−Large 16-bay chassis needs more space
$1,999.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+16 drive bays for high-capacity storage
+Intel Atom 8-core processor
+Dual 2.5GbE ports for faster network transfers
+M.2 slots for SSD caching or storage
Cons−Large 16-bay chassis needs more space
Compared with the 34 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+16 bays: only 1 of 70 here have more bays
+M.2 SSD slots: only 32 of 78 here have one
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QNAPSpec score 8.4
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 score8.4
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 34 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
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AsustorSpec score 8.1
6 Bays, Intel, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Six M.2 SSD slots for all-flash storage
+Dual 2.5GbE ports for faster transfers
+Intel quad-core CPU for media tasks
−Drives sold separately, must be purchased
−Only 4GB of RAM
$494.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Six M.2 SSD slots for all-flash storage
+Dual 2.5GbE ports for faster transfers
+Intel quad-core CPU for media tasks
+Media server support included
Cons−Drives sold separately, must be purchased
−Only 4GB of RAM
Compared with the 34 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+6 bays: only 9 of 70 here have more bays
+M.2 SSD slots: only 32 of 78 here have one
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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 34 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
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SynologySpec score 8.1
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 score8.1
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 34 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
−2GB memory: 50 of the 61 here have a higher memory
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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 34 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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QNAPSpec score 8.2
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 score8.2
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 34 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
+6 bays: only 9 of 70 here have more bays
+M.2 SSD slots: only 32 of 78 here have one
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ZimaboardSpec score 8.3
Intel, 8GB, 2.5GbE
+Intel processor for x86 software compatibility
+Dual 2.5GbE ports for faster network transfers
+Docker support for running containers on the NAS
−Only 32GB eMMC storage for the system
$299.90-17%List: $359.90
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Pros+Intel processor for x86 software compatibility
+Dual 2.5GbE ports for faster network transfers
+Docker support for running containers on the NAS
+Media features for streaming to other devices
+8GB DDR5 memory for multitasking on the device
Cons−Only 32GB eMMC storage for the system
Compared with the 34 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
+Runs Docker: only 7 of 78 here have one
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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 34 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
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LincPlusSpec score 8.7
6 Bays, Intel, 16GB, 2.5GbE
+6 drive bays
+2.5GbE network port
+Four M.2 NVMe slots
−Ships diskless, drives must be bought separately
$299.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.7
Pros+6 drive bays
+2.5GbE network port
+Four M.2 NVMe slots
+Media server support
Cons−Ships diskless, drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 34 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+16GB memory: only 4 of 61 here have a higher memory
+Runs Docker: only 7 of 78 here have one
+6 bays: only 9 of 70 here have more bays
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AsustorSpec 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 34 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
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QNAPSpec score 8.1
4 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 2.5GbE
+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
$749.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
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
+8GB RAM included
Cons−Desktop form factor takes more space than rackmount
Compared with the 34 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
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QNAPSpec score 8.1
4 Bays, Intel, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+M.2 slots for fast cache or SSD storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers
−Only 4GB RAM included
−Diskless, so drives must be bought separately
$529.99
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
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 Celeron dual-core processor
+Diskless, so drives are purchased separately
Cons−Only 4GB RAM included
−Diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 34 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
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QNAPSpec score 8.1
4 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 2.5GbE
+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Short-depth 1U rackmount design saves rack space
+M.2 slots for fast cache or SSD storage
−Diskless, so drives must be bought separately
$849.00
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Short-depth 1U rackmount design saves rack space
+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−Diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 34 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
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QNAPSpec score 8.1
4 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 2.5GbE
+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Two M.2 slots for SSD cache or storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
−Drives sold separately, not included
$1,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Two M.2 slots for SSD cache or storage
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
+8GB DDR4 memory included
+Built-in media support for streaming
Cons−Drives sold separately, not included
Compared with the 34 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
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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 34 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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QNAP
Intel, 2.5GbE, Diskless, Desktop
+Quad-core Intel Celeron J6412 processor
+8GB built-in RAM
+Two 2.5GbE network ports
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−Built-in 8GB RAM cannot be expanded
$943.35
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Pros+Quad-core Intel Celeron J6412 processor
+8GB built-in RAM
+Two 2.5GbE network ports
+Desktop form fits a home or office desk
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−Built-in 8GB RAM cannot be expanded
Compared with the 34 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
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OaknodeSpec score 8.7
Intel, 2.5GbE
+Four 2.5GbE LAN ports
+Intel N100 processor
+Fanless design for quiet operation
−No RAM or SSD included
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score8.7
Pros+Four 2.5GbE LAN ports
+Intel N100 processor
+Fanless design for quiet operation
+Up to five M.2 NVMe slots
Cons−No RAM or SSD included
Compared with the 34 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
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QNAPSpec score 8.2
8 Bays, Intel, 32GB, 2.5GbE
+Eight drive bays for large storage arrays
+Two M.2 PCIe slots for SSD cache or storage
+32GB RAM included, expandable up to 64GB
−Drives sold separately, not included
No price recorded yet.
Product details
Spec score8.2
Pros+Eight drive bays for large storage arrays
+Two M.2 PCIe slots for SSD cache or storage
+32GB RAM included, expandable up to 64GB
+2.5GbE network port for faster transfers than gigabit
+12th Gen Intel Core CPU for demanding workloads
Cons−Drives sold separately, not included
Compared with the 34 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+32GB memory: only 2 of 61 here have a higher memory
+8 bays: only 4 of 70 here have more bays
+M.2 SSD slots: only 32 of 78 here have one
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TerraMasterSpec score 8.2
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
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score8.2
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 34 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+32GB memory: only 2 of 61 here have a higher memory
+M.2 SSD slots: only 32 of 78 here have one
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SynologySpec score 8.1
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
No price recorded yet.
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Spec score8.1
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 34 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
−2GB memory: 50 of the 61 here have a higher memory
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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.
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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 34 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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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
No current price. Check it at the store.
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 34 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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MrrouteSpec score 8.4
4 Bays, Intel, 2.5GbE
+Four NVMe bays for high-speed solid state storage
+Intel i3-N305 processor for everyday server tasks
+Dual 2.5GbE LAN ports for faster network transfers
$319.90
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+Four NVMe bays for high-speed solid state storage
+Intel i3-N305 processor for everyday server tasks
+Dual 2.5GbE LAN ports for faster network transfers
+Dual HDMI 2.0 outputs for connecting displays
+USB 3.2 Gen2 ports for fast external devices
Compared with the 34 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
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Zima CubeSpec score 8.4
6 Bays, Intel, 2.5GbE, Desktop
+Six drive bays for large storage capacity
+Intel i3-1215U processor for server tasks
+256GB NVMe SSD included for system storage
$899.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+Six drive bays for large storage capacity
+Intel i3-1215U processor for server tasks
+256GB NVMe SSD included for system storage
+Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports for fast connections
+Dual 2.5GbE network ports for faster transfers
Compared with the 34 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
+Runs Docker: only 7 of 78 here have one
+6 bays: only 9 of 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
$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 34 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
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QNAPSpec score 7.7
Intel, 8GB, 2.5GbE, Desktop
+Fanless design for silent operation
+Intel quad-core processor
+Two 2.5GbE ports for faster network transfers
$2,485.05
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+Fanless design for silent operation
+Intel quad-core processor
+Two 2.5GbE ports for faster network transfers
+8GB RAM for multitasking across apps and users
+Four drive bays for expanded storage capacity
Compared with the 34 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
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
QNAPSpec score 7.6
4 Bays, Intel, 4GB, 2.5GbE
+Four drive bays for a 4-bay storage array
+Intel Celeron J4125 processor
+Two 2.5GbE network ports
$1,431.73
as of 11/04/2026 10:10 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+Four drive bays for a 4-bay storage array
+Intel Celeron J4125 processor
+Two 2.5GbE network ports
+4GB RAM for multitasking
Compared with the 34 NAS Devices on this page+2.5GbE: the highest fastest port of the 78 here
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