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Hi NAS Compares,

I have been recently looking into entering the NAS market but a little confused as to what I need. I have NVIDIA Shield and would like to know what NAS drive I need to store my movies to play over network using PLEX. I will also be storing my photos on there too.

I have a 4k TV and a 1080P projector and unlikely to be using both for streaming at the same time.

I have at present an external HDD caddy that works really well at the moment but will only be on when i access the NVIDIA shield it is attached to and is not good practice to leave on constantly.

I have looked at the following so far.
Synology 220+
Synology 224+

Thanks for any advice

Rod

Thank you for reaching out about your NAS journey. Considering your requirements, the Synology 220+ and Synology 224+ are excellent options. Notably, these NAS units feature transcoding chips, which can be beneficial if you plan to install Plex directly on the NAS. Alternatively, you can link your NVIDIA Shield TV to the NAS via LAN or Wi-Fi, making it a reliable source for all your media content. This setup allows you to play your movies seamlessly over the network using Plex or directly from the NAS Plex server, ensuring smooth playback on your 4K TV and 1080P projector. With the added advantage of energy efficiency and convenience, you're making a smart move by considering these NAS models for your storage needs.