Recommend a NAS to Replace an Older 2 Bay Synology

ihfree on 07/05/2023 - 22:44
Last edited 07/05/2023 - 22:45

I'm after a replacement for a problematic Synology DS21XJ for a friend.

I'm out of the loop when it comes to NASs. I also haven't seen many deals recently and the deals I have seen don't seem to be too popular.

My current thinking is to simply replace with a newer version - DS 220j. What is the current recommendation for an off the shelf storage solution? Is there better value for money?

Requirements:

  • iOS apps for music

Nice to haves:

  • Plex server( transcoding probably not needed)

Budget - ideally around $200(excluding HDDs), though flexible if there is a compelling reason to spend more.

Computing NAS

Comments

  • CyberMurning on 07/05/2023 - 23:00
    +1

    syno again…

    i have this on my wish list DS918+ (people said good enough.) to replace my 11 years syno if one day it decides to RIP but i think will never happen, mine never breaks

    duh, that budget….

  • Nutrino on 08/05/2023 - 08:09
    +2

    At $200 wont get you far.

    • ihfree on 08/05/2023 - 08:41

      What would you recommend spending? Any suggested products?

  • 0FoxGiven on 08/05/2023 - 08:14
    +1

    At that price point you are probably better off getting a terramaster when a deal comes up. I got my Synology 918+ for $300ish only due to a price error

    • CyberMurning on 08/05/2023 - 09:00
      +1

      damn that is my dream nas… omg 300ish
      let me know if you wish to sell one day haha

  • garetz on 08/05/2023 - 09:41
    +1

    Ive got a ds220+ and it pretty much does anything you can throw at it.

  • trustnoone on 08/05/2023 - 10:12
    +1

    Agreed with the user above, not sure if you can get much in the $200 price range. I have the Synology 220j which is $223 at 25 percent off right now.

    https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0855LMP81

    And honestly its fairly average. I use Emby which runs okay but any transcoding at all kills it and its quite slow. As a file server it seems okay too. As a single person not doing much, its acceptable but in the future I'd probably just put that bit more into it and not get a ***j model.

  • mrkorrupt on 08/05/2023 - 10:45
    +1

    Just buy old pc parts and make your own nas from it

    • ihfree on 08/05/2023 - 12:18

      Unfortunately, this doesn't work in this situation as

      • less technical users - ideally, a set-up-and-forget style situation
      • there is a requirement for the device to be compact and quiet.

      Personally, I have an N40L and an m700 used for different tasks and will likely end up just using an old-pc for the next iteration.

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