NAS

Entry-Level

• cheaper: Synology BeeStation 4TB

Standard

Synology

great software and app ecosystem

• 2-bay
  • cheaper: DS224+
  • better: DS723+
• 4-bay
  • cheaper: DS423+
  • better: DS923+
• 8-bay: DS1821+

QNAP

great hardware but has security vulnerabilities

• 2-bay: TS-264
• 4-bay: TS-464

Terramaster

great value, solid hardware and software

• 2-bay: F2-424 (or Pro)
• 4-bay: F4-424 (or Pro)
• 6-bay: F6-424 (or Pro)

Asustor

great hardware, might be a bit overkill

• 4-bay: Lockerstor 4 Gen 3
• 6-bay: Lockerstor 6 Gen 3

Ugreen

great value, solid hardware but lacking software

• 2-bay: DXP2800
• 4-bay: DXP4800 (or Plus)
• 8-bay: DXP8800 Plus

DIY

• standard case: Jonsbo
  • N2: 5x 3.5”, 1x 2.5”, m-ITX, quietest and most compact
  • N3: 8x 3.5”, 1x 2.5”, m-ITX, noisier
  • N4: 6x 3.5”, 2x 2.5”, m-ATX, wooden accents
  • N5: 12x 3.5”, 2x 2.5”, E-ATX, largest, wooden accents
• software: OpenMediaVault / TrueNAS