Synology DS920+ - Still Worth Buying ? (in Under 5 Minutes)

Is the Synology DS920+ NAS Still Worth Buying in 2021?
If you have been looking at buying a Synology NAS drive in 2021, then there is a good chance that the DS920+ has appeared on your radar. Originally released in summer 2020 (between May-July depending on where in the world you were) the Synology DS920+ was the follow up to the hugely popular and successful DS918+ NAS and when it was eventually released it met with a mostly positive reaction. As a standalone piece of kit, the DS920+ is a fantastic example of everything Synology is about – a well-balanced piece of hardware and software that can run the entire library of Synology DSM applications (the collaboration suite, Surveillance Station, Hyper Backup, Active Backup Suite, etc), as well as supporting numerous 3rd party applications for home and business (ranging from Plex Media Server, VMware, Apple Time Machine and more). This combined with the inclusion of BTRFS as the file system of choice and support of Synology Hybrid RAID (SHR) meant that this system was, and still in, a fully-featured system. However, the system is now a year since we first revealed the DS920+, as well as numerous other Synology NAS hardware being released since then. So many users are wondering if the DS920+ is still a NAS worth your data and your money in 2021? So, below I want to talk about the main points to consider to see if the DS920+ should still be your next NAS purchase this year.

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[MRForever-ubpw]

Pulled the trigger on this and have had it now for about 3 weeks...couldn't be happier. I'm fine with the 1gb ethernet and probably won't need anything better till it's time to replace this model. When I do replace it, I'll be using it as a backup server. Thanks for another great video.

[niclasrunarsson]

I was a NAS newbie and watched tons of video clips before buying my first one, which in the beginning was not planned to be this one. But the more I watched the more convinced I got... this was the one I wanted. Now, 6 months later with it, I'm really happy that I watched these video reviews. I'm extremely happy with the 920+.

[WallyJK]

I've watched a number of your videos and this has been the best one! Specific subject, conclusion at the beginning, and only 5 minutes long... Keep this format!! Thanks for all the great info!!!

[theestate]

Your channel is remarkable. Purchased the 920+ after watching your several videos. Still learning.

[DavidM]

My DS920+ is one robust little NAS. I also have a QNAP TS453A which needs major app repair if it ever encounter a power glitch. Mostly manual reinstallations for too many of them. The DS920+ on the other hand is remarkable. A year ago, we had some contractors in the house and I completely forgot about where they were working and how close they were to the 920+ until one of them called out for me to come downstairs. There on the floor was my 920+ with the case covered in dust and 3 of the 4 drives having spilled out of the case onto the filthy floor. I unplugged it, took it all outside and, with an air compressor, dusted it off inside and out. Back onto a safer shelf, plugged it back in and it booted up like nothing had happened. Hurray for Synology.

[keithmiller]

Thanks, seriously thinking about buying one of these before the end of August. Waiting for the right price but I would like to see what the future DS922+ will look like.

[LaZieGoblin]

I bought it a month ago for lack of better for the same money and I've been running a few backup setups and a plex on it and it's doing great.

[jackelofnar]

Always thought of the ds920+ as the ultimate multimedia nas.

[shahbazm]

Thanks for the quick conclusion haha! Still watching till the end. Your videos are packed with so much info lol. 😄

[morgank.]

Pulled the trigger on this, no regrets. Thought I’d want 2.5gbe but haven’t really missed it. Running Jellyfin locally and without the overhead of transferring to a transcode system it’s been fine.

[francoisdurocher]

WOW... Outstanding video in 5 minutes 8 seconds 🙏😂

[kael]

Awesome vid. Thinking of upgrading from my now-ancient ds213. I've seen there's a DS923+ just released.. Decisions!

[ebaake]

Just picked one of these up for $439 on a newegg deal. Grabbed a 12TB WD Red Plus (7200) for $179 as well. Excited to dive in your video library and get my plex server set up!

[billhunter]

Any indication that the 922+ will become available soon?

[jczetroc]

Caved and bought this today 100 bux off for Prime Day @ Amazon.

[CizCrummy]

This is going to be my 22 summer prime day purchase if it goes on sale

[NeilBradleyMS]

As always, excellent information.. thanks. Always a thumbs up from me.👍

[tomphillips]

Thanks for all your work putting these together….
Now the question…. If you were buying a 4 bay NAS today and wanted it for file storage and mp4 playback, Considering OS security/patching models as very important, which brand would you spend your $ on? I keep coming back to synology with intel and asustor.

[Kev_Smith]

Never had a NAS before & am in the market for one. I was going to pull the trigger on a DS920+ but learned about their model numbering & realised there SHOULD be one this year and I'd be mad at myself if I bought one & the next day the 922+ came out.
Since I've looked, the 920+ has been in & around £500. £515 I think I saw it at. Amazon currently cheapest I see at £496.99.
IF it drops considerably, like say £450 tops then I may bite the bullet, but until then I'm going to wait out the 922+ & just roll with external hard drives for now. I've managed to get this far without one.

[spda]

Wanna replace my 920+ with a 92x+ with 10 gigE