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Synology 2 Bay NAS - Enquiries - 07-14-2023
Hello, I currently have the Synology DS216+II and I am looking to upgrade it. I primarily use the NAS for storing and streaming movies and am looking at moving to 4K movies. I already have 2 x 4TB HDD's. What synology 2 bay would you recommend between the DS224+ and the DS723+. I thought the DS723 was not as good for 4K content, please advise.
Thank you
RE: Synology 2 Bay NAS - ed - 07-14-2023
Based on your requirements, if you're primarily focused on 4K content and want the ability to transcode it, the Synology DS423+ would be a better choice compared to the DS723+. The DS723+ has a Ryzen CPU and can handle local 4K playback, but it may not perform as well for remote streaming of 4K content. On the other hand, the DS423+ is capable of transcoding 4K video using the Synology Video app, providing a smoother streaming experience.