Synology DiskStation DS220+

4.7/ 5

$299.99

2-bay NAS for home and small office backup and file sharing

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Overview

The Synology DiskStation DS220+ is a compact yet powerful 2-bay NAS designed for home users and small offices. It runs on Synology's acclaimed DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, which offers a suite of backup, media streaming, and productivity applications. The Intel Celeron processor provides enough power for on-the-fly transcoding and running Docker containers, making it versatile for various backup and file-sharing needs.

Key Features

Intel Celeron J4025 dual-core processor
2GB DDR4 RAM (expandable to 6GB)
2 drive bays supporting up to 32TB per bay
Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) OS
Hardware encryption engine
Btrfs file system support

Pros

Excellent software ecosystem
Easy setup and management
Powerful for its size
Great mobile apps
Active community support

Cons

Drives sold separately
Limited to 2 bays
RAM upgrade requires disassembly