01-09-2024, 02:27 PM
Absolutely, I'd be happy to help you choose the right NAS for your needs! If simplicity and user-friendly systems are a priority, Synology is indeed an excellent choice, especially with the strong online community support.
Considering your budget and requirements, both the DS423+ and DS923+ are solid options. The DS923+ offers great upgradeability with more RAM and additional Ethernet ports, but it lacks integrated graphics for encoding in PLEX. If PLEX is a significant part of your usage, the DS423+ with its integrated graphics might be a more straightforward solution for media streaming.
As for the Asustor Lockerstor 4 Gen 2, while it's a competent NAS, Synology's DSM operating system is widely praised for its simplicity and ease of use. Synology's extensive app ecosystem also contributes to its popularity.
Given your preferences and budget, I'd lean towards the DS423+ for its balanced features, especially if PLEX is a key aspect of your usage. It should provide a seamless experience for both PLEX and traditional data storage.
Considering your budget and requirements, both the DS423+ and DS923+ are solid options. The DS923+ offers great upgradeability with more RAM and additional Ethernet ports, but it lacks integrated graphics for encoding in PLEX. If PLEX is a significant part of your usage, the DS423+ with its integrated graphics might be a more straightforward solution for media streaming.
As for the Asustor Lockerstor 4 Gen 2, while it's a competent NAS, Synology's DSM operating system is widely praised for its simplicity and ease of use. Synology's extensive app ecosystem also contributes to its popularity.
Given your preferences and budget, I'd lean towards the DS423+ for its balanced features, especially if PLEX is a key aspect of your usage. It should provide a seamless experience for both PLEX and traditional data storage.