You made a good viedo with a lot of good opinions. However I just bought DS224+ today, I considered DS423+, but I need to pay a lot more for something I don't need now, but not certain if I will get upgrade in the future. I stick with the simple, cos I mainly use my NAS for backing up photos and sometimes playing viedos. 8GB hard disk with raid1 will do fine for me. I say DS224+ is relatively good value, in term of being a newer 2bays model and its 4 cores performances.
You and every other home office/small business user are disappointed with Synology's lackluster hardware releases for the last two years. The hardware from Synology is lagging behind pretty much everyone. I'm currently on a DS718, and was hoping to upgrade to a DS72x or DS92x of some sort, but don't see enough of an improvement in the current hardware offerings to justify the move.
I'm currently on a 918+ and feel the same, but it also made me realise that I don't need anything better at this moment, other than for the 'wow'-factor.
It does kinda feel the 224+ is just there to upsell you on the 723+ but they have their uses. It's also insane how good DSM is that they can get away with lagging behind so much on hardware.
I’ve been watching your videos lately with interest as they so helpful. At the moment I’m using a Syqnology 413j, which i’ve had since 2013. It’s showing its age it’s so slow, so I’ve decided to upgrade. I use it at home for back up for myself and my wife. I also use it over internet when not at home, sometimes I stream the odd film, but it’s mainly used for backup. Would you recommend I buy a Synology 224+ or a Synology 720+.
You stream, so buy the 224+. The 723+ can stream but is limited to Direct Play, I wouldn't want to buy a 723+ to find out that I need to transcode to watch anything.
I have a ds214+. It is end of life. I have had 2 synology NAS ( probably 10 years now). Been watching your videos related to Synology vs Qnap. Also this video to determine which way to go. For me even though I am an "IT" professional, I would probably prefer the stability and more straight forward approach of Synology. Qnap wins on hardware out of the box when comparing ds224+ with TS-262. But if you look at the comparison of the DS224+ with DS723+ the DS723+ can be upgraded to faster network speed and SSD if required. Thanks for the reviews. This really helps my decision.
QNAP's poor software outweighs the hardware bump. Most Synology owners keep their boxes for years. The DS723+ is for offices with multiple computers hooked up, DS224+ is for home users wanting to stream videos.
What a great channel! So happy I ran across it. I have no experiences with NAS so I’m hoping someone will help me break through the clutter and provide some feedback based on my usage. I deal with audio and am currently running around 4TB on an external HD that I’d like to transition to a NAS. Why? I have to keep my laptop and software (JRiver Media Canter) on constantly to access the drive from my phone. I’d like to add a NAS and let it stay running 24/7 so that I can always access my audio files as a DNLA setup. I’m thinking the 224+ should be more than effective for this application - can anyone comment or advise?
What deeply annoys me is that the one with the Celeron (the one that you would use for a Plex server) doesnt have an expansion port. I want a NAS that can hold 2 or 4 HDDs to make a raid backuped Plex server for my movies. A m2 would be nice so i can make backups of my unreal engine projects that are not on my main PC, while the option for a raid backup that holds different versions would be great. Here comes the next problem with Synology.... the DS423+ would be perfect, but why would you get a 1Gbe NAS if you spend so much on a special Synology m2 if you cant even reach the m2 read/write transfer speed in your local LAN? The 2gb ram that you can upgrade to 6gb is also a joke for 500€ if you want to have the option to sometimes host something like a Valheim or Minecraft server for you and your 2-3 friends. It's so frustrating that i have to wait 1-2 years for the next generation to MAYBE get a Synology NAS where i can transfer my data with 2.5 Gbe to the NAS m2. I feel like Synology is the Nvidia of NAS. 8GB of Vram 500€ GPU anyone? No... it's the max 6GB 1Gbe NAS
That's the issue of NAS. No clear winner & it makes it hard of us consumer. Synology is great with the software. But the hardware is crap. I want to jump to Asustor but the software & support are weak..
Very nice video. Still contemplating on the 423+ or the 723+. I like both. I won't be running Plex, but I do run my content off of Apple TV, Zidoo, Kodi and Dune Solo. Would the 723+ do well for this. Plus a good 98% of my content is 1080p. Any suggestions?
I need the nas for: Plex, photo’s, audio, spotweb, radar, sonar and Time Machine . I’m buying the 224 with 16 gb crucial ddr4 ct16g4sfd824a, the crucial memory is not official supported but does the job.
@@giuseppelococo4901 There is officially supported and then what will actually work in the unit. I have a DS920+ same situation where I added a 16GB stick and it works just fine. Officially they say you can have 4GB (onboard) + 4GB (stick), but I have 20GB total. Which is great for running additional apps on your NAS.
I'm more asking the question ds224+ vs qnap ts-264 (i think). But the two celorons. one from synology that might be nerfed and the qnap one. I wonder which is better for the home user using it for plex, and largely file storage. possibly to stream music to a phone (like my own private spotify)
In respect of the DS224+ my advice is go for a DS720+, DS423+ , DS920+ or a DS1520+. Speaking av the DS723+, The DS923+ and the 1522+ are better alternatives. The DS224+ and 723+ cannot compare because they have different processors.
You made a good viedo with a lot of good opinions. However I just bought DS224+ today, I considered DS423+, but I need to pay a lot more for something I don't need now, but not certain if I will get upgrade in the future. I stick with the simple, cos I mainly use my NAS for backing up photos and sometimes playing viedos. 8GB hard disk with raid1 will do fine for me. I say DS224+ is relatively good value, in term of being a newer 2bays model and its 4 cores performances.
You and every other home office/small business user are disappointed with Synology's lackluster hardware releases for the last two years. The hardware from Synology is lagging behind pretty much everyone. I'm currently on a DS718, and was hoping to upgrade to a DS72x or DS92x of some sort, but don't see enough of an improvement in the current hardware offerings to justify the move.
I'm currently on a 918+ and feel the same, but it also made me realise that I don't need anything better at this moment, other than for the 'wow'-factor.
me too - I'll stick with my 718+ until there's a notable improvement (for backups I still have the 412+ around)
It does kinda feel the 224+ is just there to upsell you on the 723+ but they have their uses. It's also insane how good DSM is that they can get away with lagging behind so much on hardware.
I have a DS216+ and was considering upgrading. Sounds like the DS224+ would work fine and be a great upgrade from the DS216+. Thanks for the review.
I’ve been watching your videos lately with interest as they so helpful. At the moment I’m using a Syqnology 413j, which i’ve had since 2013. It’s showing its age it’s so slow, so I’ve decided to upgrade. I use it at home for back up for myself and my wife. I also use it over internet when not at home, sometimes I stream the odd film, but it’s mainly used for backup. Would you recommend I buy a Synology 224+ or a Synology 720+.
You stream, so buy the 224+. The 723+ can stream but is limited to Direct Play, I wouldn't want to buy a 723+ to find out that I need to transcode to watch anything.
I need the possibilities of DS723+ but also build in GPU for plex encoding and that is why I'm not going to buy current synology product.
what would you buy? i need some recommendation
Then get the DS224+. The Intel chip in that is plenty for a home user.
I have a ds214+. It is end of life. I have had 2 synology NAS ( probably 10 years now). Been watching your videos related to Synology vs Qnap. Also this video to determine which way to go. For me even though I am an "IT" professional, I would probably prefer the stability and more straight forward approach of Synology. Qnap wins on hardware out of the box when comparing ds224+ with TS-262. But if you look at the comparison of the DS224+ with DS723+ the DS723+ can be upgraded to faster network speed and SSD if required. Thanks for the reviews. This really helps my decision.
QNAP's poor software outweighs the hardware bump. Most Synology owners keep their boxes for years. The DS723+ is for offices with multiple computers hooked up, DS224+ is for home users wanting to stream videos.
What a great channel! So happy I ran across it. I have no experiences with NAS so I’m hoping someone will help me break through the clutter and provide some feedback based on my usage. I deal with audio and am currently running around 4TB on an external HD that I’d like to transition to a NAS. Why? I have to keep my laptop and software (JRiver Media Canter) on constantly to access the drive from my phone. I’d like to add a NAS and let it stay running 24/7 so that I can always access my audio files as a DNLA setup. I’m thinking the 224+ should be more than effective for this application - can anyone comment or advise?
What deeply annoys me is that the one with the Celeron (the one that you would use for a Plex server) doesnt have an expansion port.
I want a NAS that can hold 2 or 4 HDDs to make a raid backuped Plex server for my movies. A m2 would be nice so i can make backups of my unreal engine projects that are not on my main PC, while the option for a raid backup that holds different versions would be great.
Here comes the next problem with Synology.... the DS423+ would be perfect, but why would you get a 1Gbe NAS if you spend so much on a special Synology m2 if you cant even reach the m2 read/write transfer speed in your local LAN?
The 2gb ram that you can upgrade to 6gb is also a joke for 500€ if you want to have the option to sometimes host something like a Valheim or Minecraft server for you and your 2-3 friends.
It's so frustrating that i have to wait 1-2 years for the next generation to MAYBE get a Synology NAS where i can transfer my data with 2.5 Gbe to the NAS m2.
I feel like Synology is the Nvidia of NAS. 8GB of Vram 500€ GPU anyone? No... it's the max 6GB 1Gbe NAS
That's the issue of NAS. No clear winner & it makes it hard of us consumer. Synology is great with the software. But the hardware is crap. I want to jump to Asustor but the software & support are weak..
Very nice video. Still contemplating on the 423+ or the 723+. I like both. I won't be running Plex, but I do run my content off of Apple TV, Zidoo, Kodi and Dune Solo. Would the 723+ do well for this. Plus a good 98% of my content is 1080p. Any suggestions?
723+ is not aimed at multimedia, but more on the business applications. Even the processor is not optimized for multimedia, although will do the job!
Will a 20/ 22TB non-Synology HDD work with the DS723+?
gimme an n100 in a rackstation... would certainly transcode
I need the nas for: Plex, photo’s, audio, spotweb, radar, sonar and Time Machine . I’m buying the 224 with 16 gb crucial ddr4 ct16g4sfd824a, the crucial memory is not official supported but does the job.
how is possible add 16GB RAM ? it's not supported. Can you use more ram in the tasks?
@@giuseppelococo4901 There is officially supported and then what will actually work in the unit. I have a DS920+ same situation where I added a 16GB stick and it works just fine. Officially they say you can have 4GB (onboard) + 4GB (stick), but I have 20GB total. Which is great for running additional apps on your NAS.
@@darylquenet9957 Interesting because the CPU of it, the Intel Celeron J4125 can only address 8Gb of ram... does it really use the 16gb?...
What are the odds of an update to the DS1621+ comes out this year? What kind of upgrades would be expected?
I'm more asking the question ds224+ vs qnap ts-264 (i think). But the two celorons. one from synology that might be nerfed and the qnap one.
I wonder which is better for the home user using it for plex, and largely file storage. possibly to stream music to a phone (like my own private spotify)
Shorter video with tables to compare features would be better.
Which is the maximum drive capacity that support ? Can I put 2 drive of 8 tb?
officially stated support 2x 18TB, someone tested 2x 22TB
Could I back up My 214play, swap the drives into the 723 and use the back up? I guess I would see much faster navigation with the upgrade?
For a Movie maker or professional photographer which one would perform better?
For movies 10gbe is essential so you'll need a 723+ or similar. I'd probably get more drives like one of their 5 drive series with shr2.
That’s not a seagull feeder behind you is it? 😂
these are $800 + machines diskless in australia
In respect of the DS224+ my advice is go for a DS720+, DS423+ , DS920+ or a DS1520+. Speaking av the DS723+, The DS923+ and the 1522+ are better alternatives. The DS224+ and 723+ cannot compare because they have different processors.
Choosing between AMD or Intel is a clear choice for me... All the companies with three letters sucked (AMD, Via, SiS, ATI)...
a NAS is Network Attached STORAGE. So I have a bit of an principle issue with adding a GPU inside a NAS. Am I weird? ;)
Tempting buts;
Tempt me not Robbie (!DS1823+ on Bust! ;)
How to destroy this guys video= QNAP Exists
you clearly haven't used DSM, because once you use it, you never look elsewere
Did he say the N word?😮
Too many annoying noises intros junk
Please dont talk so much…