NAS Devices under $1,000

2 NAS devices under $1,000 from Synology and QNAP. Prices run $943 to $999.

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 - Details

QNAPSpec score 8.4

6 Bays, 2.5GbE

+6 bays: the most bays of the 8 here

−2.5GbE: 5 of the 9 here have a higher fastest port

$999.00

as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - Details

Compare specs

NAS device	Bays	Processor	Memory	Fastest port	Drives	Spec score	Price
		Intel		2.5GbE	Diskless	n/a	$943.35 as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - Details
	6			2.5GbE		8.4	$999.00 as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - Details

Spec scores, pros and cons, and prices are explained in the How it works section of the About page.