NAS Devices under $1,500

2 NAS devices under $1,500 from QNAP and Synology. Prices run $1,413 to $1,455.

QNAPSpec score 7.9

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 7.4

2 Bays, Intel, 2GB, 5GbE

−2GB memory: 6 of the 7 here have a higher memory

$1,412.93

as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details

Compare specs

NAS device	Bays	Processor	Memory	Fastest port	Drives	Spec score	Price
	2	Intel	4GB			7.9	$1,455.88 as of 11/04/2026 06:06 PST - Details
	2	Intel	2GB	5GbE	Drives included	7.4	$1,412.93 as of 11/04/2026 10:09 PST - Details

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