QNAPSpec score 7.7
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 score7.7
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 21 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
−2 bays: 108 of the 127 here have more bays
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−2.5GbE: 68 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
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QNAPSpec score 7.8
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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Product details
Spec score7.8
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 21 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−6 bays: 74 of the 127 here have more bays
−2.5GbE: 68 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
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AsustorSpec score 8.3
6 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 2.5GbE
+Runs Docker: only 17 of 143 here have one
+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
$868.99
as of 11/04/2026 02:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Compared with the 21 NAS Devices on this pagePros+Runs Docker: only 17 of 143 here have one
+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
Cons−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−6 bays: 74 of the 127 here have more bays
−2.5GbE: 68 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
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ZimaboardSpec score 7.9
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 score7.9
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 21 NAS Devices on this page+Runs Docker: only 17 of 143 here have one
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−2.5GbE: 68 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
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UGREENSpec score 8.1
4 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 10GbE
+Four drive bays for a larger storage pool
+10GbE network port for fast transfers
+Intel processor with hardware transcoding support
−Sold diskless, drives must be bought separately
$619.99-15%List: $729.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+Four drive bays for a larger storage pool
+10GbE network port for fast transfers
+Intel processor with hardware transcoding support
+Docker support for running extra apps
+Media features for 4K home media streaming
Cons−Sold diskless, drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 21 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 118 here
+Runs Docker: only 17 of 143 here have one
−4 bays: 88 of the 127 here have more bays
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
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UGREENSpec score 8.2
2 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 2.5GbE
+Runs Docker: only 17 of 143 here have one
+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
−2 bays: 108 of the 127 here have more bays
$389.99-11%List: $439.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Compared with the 21 NAS Devices on this pagePros+Runs Docker: only 17 of 143 here have one
+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
Cons−2 bays: 108 of the 127 here have more bays
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−2.5GbE: 68 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
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UGREENSpec score 8.6
6 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 10GbE
+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 118 here
+Runs Docker: only 17 of 143 here have one
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
$939.15-10%List: $1,043.50
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Compared with the 21 NAS Devices on this pagePros+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 118 here
+Runs Docker: only 17 of 143 here have one
+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
Cons−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−6 bays: 74 of the 127 here have more bays
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TerraMasterSpec score 8.4
4 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 5GbE
+Four drive bays for a multi-drive storage setup
+Two 5GbE ports for faster network transfers
+Three M.2 slots for solid-state storage or cache
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
$699.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.4
Pros+Four drive bays for a multi-drive storage setup
+Two 5GbE ports for faster network transfers
+Three M.2 slots for solid-state storage or cache
+Supports Docker containers
+Intel N305/N300 8-core processor
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
Compared with the 21 NAS Devices on this page+Runs Docker: only 17 of 143 here have one
+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
−4 bays: 88 of the 127 here have more bays
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−5GbE: 64 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
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QNAPSpec score 8.1
8 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 10GbE
+8 drive bays for desktop storage
+Intel Core i5 six-core processor
+10GbE port for fast transfers
−8GB memory is modest for heavy workloads
$3,200.00
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.1
Pros+8 drive bays for desktop storage
+Intel Core i5 six-core processor
+10GbE port for fast transfers
+M.2 slots for SSD caching or storage
+Built-in media support for streaming
Cons−8GB memory is modest for heavy workloads
Compared with the 21 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 118 here
+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−8 bays: 68 of the 127 here have more bays
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QNAPSpec score 7.7
3 Bays, Intel, 8GB, Desktop
+Intel Celeron processor for everyday NAS tasks
+Two M.2 PCIe slots for SSD caching
+Hardware 4K H.264 decoding for media streaming
−Only three drive bays limit total capacity
$906.43
as of 11/04/2026 11:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.7
Pros+Intel Celeron processor for everyday NAS tasks
+Two M.2 PCIe slots for SSD caching
+Hardware 4K H.264 decoding for media streaming
+8 GB of RAM for multitasking
+Desktop tabletop form factor fits small spaces
Cons−Only three drive bays limit total capacity
Compared with the 21 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
−3 bays: 107 of the 127 here have more bays
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
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QNAPSpec score 7.7
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 score7.7
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 21 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
−4 bays: 88 of the 127 here have more bays
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−2.5GbE: 68 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
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TerraMasterSpec score 8.6
6 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 10GbE
+Six drive bays for expanded storage capacity
+Two 10GbE ports for very fast network transfers
+Two Thunderbolt 4 ports for high-speed expansion
−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−Only 8GB RAM
$999.99
as of 11/04/2026 09:07 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.6
Pros+Six drive bays for expanded storage capacity
+Two 10GbE ports for very fast network transfers
+Two Thunderbolt 4 ports for high-speed expansion
+M.2 slots for solid-state storage or cache
+Supports Docker containers
Cons−Ships diskless, so drives must be bought separately
−Only 8GB RAM
Compared with the 21 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 118 here
+Runs Docker: only 17 of 143 here have one
+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−6 bays: 74 of the 127 here have more bays
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
QNAPSpec score 7.7
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 score7.7
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 21 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
−4 bays: 88 of the 127 here have more bays
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−2.5GbE: 68 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
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QNAPSpec score 7.7
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 score7.7
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 21 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
−4 bays: 88 of the 127 here have more bays
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−2.5GbE: 68 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
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QNAPSpec score 7.6
9 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 10GbE
+Thunderbolt 4 connectivity for fast local access
+Intel Core 13th Gen processor
+10GbE networking for fast transfers
−Diskless, so drives must be purchased separately
−8GB memory is modest for heavy workloads
$1,299.00
as of 11/04/2026 10:11 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.6
Pros+Thunderbolt 4 connectivity for fast local access
+Intel Core 13th Gen processor
+10GbE networking for fast transfers
+Desktop form fits a desk or office
Cons−Diskless, so drives must be purchased separately
−8GB memory is modest for heavy workloads
Compared with the 21 NAS Devices on this page+10GbE: the highest fastest port of the 118 here
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−9 bays: 67 of the 127 here have more bays
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SynologySpec score 7.2
Intel, 8GB, 1GbE, Drives included
+Rackmount form factor fits standard server racks
+Includes drives for immediate storage use
+8GB memory for multi-user file workloads
−Only 1GbE LAN ports for network transfers
$3,959.00
as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+Rackmount form factor fits standard server racks
+Includes drives for immediate storage use
+8GB memory for multi-user file workloads
+Intel CPU with 1GbE LAN connectivity
Cons−Only 1GbE LAN ports for network transfers
Compared with the 21 NAS Devices on this page−1GbE: 102 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
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QNAPSpec score 7.7
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 score7.7
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 21 NAS Devices on this page+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
−2 bays: 108 of the 127 here have more bays
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−2.5GbE: 68 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
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QNAPSpec score 7.2
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 score7.2
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 21 NAS Devices on this page−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−2.5GbE: 68 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
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QNAPSpec score 7.2
4 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 2.5GbE
+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Rackmount design fits server racks
+Dual 2.5GbE network ports for faster transfers
$1,099.00
as of 11/04/2026 03:05 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score7.2
Pros+Four drive bays for expanding storage capacity
+Rackmount design fits server racks
+Dual 2.5GbE network ports for faster transfers
+8GB RAM included
Compared with the 21 NAS Devices on this page−4 bays: 88 of the 127 here have more bays
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−2.5GbE: 68 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
How pros and cons are picked (About: Disclaimer) About this product
TerraMasterSpec score 8.3
2 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 5GbE
+Runs Docker: only 17 of 143 here have one
+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
−2 bays: 108 of the 127 here have more bays
$449.99
as of 11/04/2026 06:09 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.3
Compared with the 21 NAS Devices on this pagePros+Runs Docker: only 17 of 143 here have one
+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
Cons−2 bays: 108 of the 127 here have more bays
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−5GbE: 64 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
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YxkSpec score 8.2
4 Bays, Intel, 8GB, 2.5GbE
+Runs Docker: only 17 of 143 here have one
+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
−4 bays: 88 of the 127 here have more bays
$359.99
as of 11/04/2026 10:06 PST - DetailsProduct details
Spec score8.2
Compared with the 21 NAS Devices on this pagePros+Runs Docker: only 17 of 143 here have one
+M.2 SSD slots: only 40 of 143 here have one
Cons−4 bays: 88 of the 127 here have more bays
−8GB memory: 67 of the 107 here have a higher memory
−2.5GbE: 68 of the 118 here have a higher fastest port
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