Q&A

Is Synology better than QNAP?

by Clay Mcdonald

Is Synology better than QNAP?

Winner: Synology Synology has a good spread of very high quality native applications and good support for many other popular third-party apps. I feel it has a more distinct advantage here over QNAP.

Is Synology safer than QNAP?

Is Synology more secure than QNAP? The answer is: yes, yes, definitely yes.

Is QNAP any good?

A Top Choice. Solid file transfer performance, high-speed LAN ports, and multiple I/O ports are all good reasons to consider the QNAP TS-253D-4G for your home or small business.

What is the best QNAP NAS?

Best QNAP NAS in 2020

  • Best Overall: QNAP TS-451+
  • Best Beginner: QNAP TS-231K.
  • Best Value: QNAP TS-251D.
  • Best for Plex: QNAP TVS-682.
  • Best Budget: QNAP TS-128A.
  • Best Capacity: QNAP TS-1685.

Why is qnap so expensive?

NAS tend to be expensive because they are basic computers as they need to have enough processing power to manage the drive array, network and fileserver.

How long will a QNAP NAS last?

They live an average of three to five years.

Is QNAP cloud safe?

myQNAPcloud makes it safe and easy to securely access a remote device. You have complete control over how you share your devices. SSL certificates are also available to ensure secure connections. Simply share your files with anyone.

Which is better a QNAP or a Synology NAS?

Like the Synology unit, the QNAP TVS-EC880 has an established lineage of capable small-business and enterprise NAS and SAN devices, and this unit continues the trend, with additional features that might be welcome in a home environment but somewhat puzzling to the business crowd.

Which is better ds1513 + or ds1515 +?

The DS1513+ was in line with the DS1515+ (Reds) in terms of write functions (532 IOPS and 546 IOPS, respectively), but it fell short in read functions, which were best in the DS1515+ loaded with Reds (365 IOPS).

How big is a Synology DiskStation ds1515 + server?

Each DS1515+ server is scalable up to 90TB (with two Synology DX513 expansion units), and multiple DiskStation servers can be consolidated through Synology’s Central Management System (CMS) for enhanced administrative efficiency. Account integration is easily done thanks to support for Windows AD, LDAP, and Domain Trust.

Which is better the Drobo 5N or the QNAP?

So the big benefit is ease of use. The Drobo 5N, at $500, is cheaper and simpler, though it’s slower and less powerful than the competition.