Yesterday, 09:41 AM
Thanks for the message, and you’re absolutely right — the NAS world is full of options, and it’s very easy to get overwhelmed, especially when you’re trying to cover so many different uses from day one. But you’re thinking about this the right way.
To your questions:
• The Synology DS225+ is a great entry point, and for basic file backup, photo browsing, Jellyfin/Plex, AdGuard, and light camera use (2–3 ONVIF cameras), it should hold up well for several years. It runs DSM 7.2, supports Docker, and has a decent CPU for most home tasks.
• The DS425+ gives you 2 more drive bays and a slightly newer CPU, which helps if you want to expand later (e.g., add more storage or run multiple apps at once). If you think your storage needs will grow past 2 drives or want more performance headroom, the $150 extra may be worth it.
That said, if you’re open to alternatives:
• QNAP TS-464 (if available near your region) gives you 4 bays, better multimedia support, and HDMI out, but has a steeper learning curve.
• Asustor AS5402T or AS3302T could also be good fits — solid hardware, 2 bays, and good Plex/Jellyfin support with torrent clients built-in or via Docker.
Finally, both Plex and Jellyfin support torrent-related tools, but the downloading itself usually requires apps like qBittorrent, which you can install via Docker or built-in app centers on most NAS platforms.
To your questions:
• The Synology DS225+ is a great entry point, and for basic file backup, photo browsing, Jellyfin/Plex, AdGuard, and light camera use (2–3 ONVIF cameras), it should hold up well for several years. It runs DSM 7.2, supports Docker, and has a decent CPU for most home tasks.
• The DS425+ gives you 2 more drive bays and a slightly newer CPU, which helps if you want to expand later (e.g., add more storage or run multiple apps at once). If you think your storage needs will grow past 2 drives or want more performance headroom, the $150 extra may be worth it.
That said, if you’re open to alternatives:
• QNAP TS-464 (if available near your region) gives you 4 bays, better multimedia support, and HDMI out, but has a steeper learning curve.
• Asustor AS5402T or AS3302T could also be good fits — solid hardware, 2 bays, and good Plex/Jellyfin support with torrent clients built-in or via Docker.
Finally, both Plex and Jellyfin support torrent-related tools, but the downloading itself usually requires apps like qBittorrent, which you can install via Docker or built-in app centers on most NAS platforms.