01-04-2026, 03:07 PM
Based on what you described, I think one of the best fits for your needs right now is the Beelink NVMe NAS models. They are very compact, low power and give you multiple NVMe slots in a small Mac mini style chassis. They also work very well with ZimaOS or Xpenology if you want SHR style flexibility.
The advantages for your use case are:
• very small size and easy to mount under a desk
• multiple NVMe slots so you can start with 2TB and expand later
• silent and low power compared to UGREEN and TerraMaster
• perfect for photo backup, documents and remote access
• affordable and usually within your 300 euro budget
If your goal is a clean, tiny NVMe only setup, Beelink is one of the better choices today without going into the more expensive UnifyDrive class.
The advantages for your use case are:
• very small size and easy to mount under a desk
• multiple NVMe slots so you can start with 2TB and expand later
• silent and low power compared to UGREEN and TerraMaster
• perfect for photo backup, documents and remote access
• affordable and usually within your 300 euro budget
If your goal is a clean, tiny NVMe only setup, Beelink is one of the better choices today without going into the more expensive UnifyDrive class.