Synology DS224+ NAS - Should You Buy (Short Review)

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Video Chapters
00:00 - The Start
01:03 - Integrated Graphics...TICK
03:23 - 100% DSM 7.2
05:44 - Good Base Memory and Upgradable
06:56 - Supporting 3rd Party HDDs?
08:04 - CPU Experience
10:18 - Tha CPU is Showing its age...
12:32 - Lack of NVMe Bays and No Means to Expand
14:14 - 6GB Max Memory..wait... what?
15:55 - No Way to Upgrade the Network Connectivity
20:35 - WD and Seagate HDD Support is Odd

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[bad]

Great NAS if all you use it for is PLEX, storing DOCS and Photos

[dre]

Big thanks to all you do in this space! I bought my first NAS after watching a ton of your videos to help me choose. Once I get more comfortable with it, I'll be back to build one of my own with your help. Thanks again!

[CORNAD]

What is the best NAS for home user with only backing via Time Machine and maybe pictures? Thanks for the video and appreciate any feedback!

[Wistbacka]

Just got mine set up with total 6GB RAM. First NAS I have and can easily say this one is over powered for me. 😂 Barely hit 800 MB of RAM use, and never been above 12 % CPU usage.

On the other hand it is wonderful how fast and responsive everything is. Love it so far! And might be hosting a website on it down the line.

While for me personally not an issue, I agree with people here that it should have come with at least dual 2.5 gbit ports and Cat6 cables. All though dual gigabit wont be saturated even with RAID 0 when using HDD, it will become an issue if using SSDs in the enclosure.

As this is a refresh of the DS220+, they should have given it that upgrade too.

But again, for me personally I am very happy with mine.

[specnazbe]

Hello, could you tell me if this device its able to use x2 HDDs 18TBs each?Thank you!

[hermansantoso]

I put 8GB on my DS220+ and it show 10GB total memory. Don't know if it works on dS224+

[m]

Thank you so much for the review! It helped me greatly with my purchase decisions. I've been considering an upgrade. I've been using the DS220+ with 2GB (soldered) + 16GB Kingston RAM module, and it's been running smoothly. The CPU performance is impressive and there's a lot of memory to spare, even with Docker containers and additional apps. The only thing that bothers me is the 1Gbit limitation on its ethernet ports. I'm surprised that the new model is a downgrade from the previous one. It's unbelievable how much of a rip-off Synology can be. I'm currently considering another unofficial "extension" for my DS220+, specifically the USB 2.5 Gbit adapter (like the one you mentioned in the video). There are ways to make it work, so I'll give it a try.

[DS-twxq]

Looking to buy my first NAS for home/personal use - should I get the DS224+ or DS723+? I know the DS723+ doesn't transcode but looking to Direct Play using Infuse (Jellyfin will be used for local metadata control only). NAS will be for storage backup for music files, digitised Vinyl, photography pictures and video to stream via Infuse at home.

[graymatter]

Is summer 2024 a good time to buy this NAS? I’m concerned it loses support shortly after purchasing. Thanks!

[idealynx]

Great review! Thanks for posting it. What drives do you recommend I purchase for use as a Plex media server and Time Machine Backup?

[zetaman]

Keep in mind that most NAS uses HDD, and the read/write throughput is the real bottle neck rather than the Internet speed. If you use 5400 rpm HDD with <200M/s I/O speed, it won't make sense to put a 10G Ethernet port...

[florianosabatini]

What 2 bay, even old generation, are you suggesting to buy now?

[fo]

Love the Seagulls! It is cool knowing you are seaside!

[Sapphre_]

Synology DS224+ NAS 1080p & 4K Plex Test --- when ? )
Curious about operating 2-3 devices simultaneously + switching resolutions from 1080P to 360P.

[dzintarspentjuss]

Nice review like usually!
You have a great watch collection too!

[danieltube]

I just bought the DS224+ along with two Toshiba MG09 18TB drives which are not on the support list, I also got the message that I'm using a not supported drive. But it works, it shows up at 16, 4TB. So what could happen?!

[FrankSnijders-Kanaal]

Hello.
I have a question.
And I hope you can and will give me an answer to this.
I can buy the Synology DS412 2nd hand.
But this one still works.
Will it still be recognized online in 2023

[davidlp]

I was just about to order this unit. I will wait for the next one. Perhaps wait until I fully move to 10Gb. Great video!!!

[JardaCarda]

Thank video was helpful. I now compare DS723+ and DS224+ and i relly comfuse new model DS224+ at my discretion is disapoiting for year 2023. And price not to different for choise this model. The only reason I hesitate buy DS723+ is CPU olny 2core. Whitch model you prefer today for NAS with 2 or 4 slot primary usage for data storage and multimedia center (photo) from synology actual my favorit is DS723+

[SimonZerafa]

The lack of 2.5GBe or anyway to add faster Ethernet connectivity is a total show stopper for this device. While it may be possible to hack in a 2.5GbE USB adapter why should we have to go to that effort? Totally bonkers in 2023.