Independent · sourced · Updated June 2026
Best Nas Devices (2026)
The cheapest nas devices is Synology DiskStation DS224+ at $299.99. Best by the numbers — Synology DiskStation DS224+ (lowest price), Synology DiskStation DS925+ (newest). This page compares 11 nas devices across 6 brands on price and key specs — every figure sourced, updated June 2026.
11 nas devices compared on the specs that matter and US price — ranked cheapest-first. Every spec and price links to its source and the date we captured it.
Key takeaways
- Lowest price: Synology DiskStation DS224+ at $299.99 (US MSRP diskless; widely cited at ~$300 at launch. Newegg shows only bundled-drive configs from $869; diskless available direct from Synology.).
- Typical price: from $299.99, median $639.99, up to $1319.99 — across 11 priced.
- Tracked: 11 products across 6 brands, current through 2026-06-15.
- Compared on: bays, cpu, ram gb, max capacity tb, ethernet, m2 slots.
Best by the numbers
Objective winners — each is the leader on one measured spec, with the figure. No subjective ranking.
- Lowest price: Synology DiskStation DS224+ ($299.99)
- Newest: Synology DiskStation DS925+ (2025)
- Highest bays: Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro (7 bays)
- Most RAM: TerraMaster F4-424 Pro (32 ram gb)
- Highest max capacity tb: Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro (154 max capacity tb)
Comparison
| # | Nas Device | Price | bays | cpu | ram gb | max capacity tb | ethernet | m2 slots | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Synology DiskStation DS224+ | $299.99 | 2 | Intel Celeron J4125 (4-core, 2.0–2.7 GHz) | 2 | 48 | 2x 1GbE | 0 | synology.com |
| 2 | QNAP TS-264 | $489 | 2 | Intel Celeron N5095 (4-core, up to 2.9 GHz) | 8 | 48 | 2x 2.5GbE (10GbE via PCIe expansion card) | 2 | qnap.com |
| 3 | Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro | $499 | 7 | ARM Cortex-A57 (4-core, 1.7 GHz) | 8 | 154 | 1x 1GbE RJ45 + 1x 10GbE SFP+ | 0 | store.ui.com |
| 4 | Synology DiskStation DS923+ | $599.99 | 4 | AMD Ryzen R1600 (2-core, 2.6–3.1 GHz) | 4 | 96 | 2x 1GbE (10GbE via optional NIC) | 2 | synology.com |
| 5 | QNAP TS-464 | $639 | 4 | Intel Celeron N5095 (4-core, up to 2.9 GHz) | 8 | 96 | 2x 2.5GbE (10GbE via PCIe expansion card) | 2 | qnap.com |
| 6 | Synology DiskStation DS925+ | $639.99 | 4 | AMD Ryzen V1500B (4-core 8-thread, 2.2 GHz) | 4 | 80 | 2x 2.5GbE | 2 | synology.com |
| 7 | TerraMaster F4-424 Pro | $687.99 | 4 | Intel Core i3-N305 (8-core 8-thread, up to 3.8 GHz) | 32 | 96 | 2x 2.5GbE | 2 | terra-master.com |
| 8 | Synology DiskStation DS1522+ | $699.99 | 5 | AMD Ryzen R1600 (2-core, 2.6–3.1 GHz) | 8 | 120 | 4x 1GbE (10GbE via optional E10G22-T1-Mini ~$149) | 2 | synology.com |
| 9 | UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus | $699.99 | 4 | Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (5-core, up to 4.4 GHz) | 8 | 96 | 1x 10GbE + 1x 2.5GbE | 2 | ugreen.com |
| 10 | Synology DiskStation DS1525+ | $799.99 | 5 | AMD Ryzen V1500B (4-core 8-thread, 2.2 GHz) | 8 | 120 | 2x 2.5GbE (10GbE via optional E10G22-T1-Mini) | 2 | synology.com |
| 11 | ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T) | $1319.99 | 4 | AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 (4-core, 2.3–3.8 GHz) | 16 | 96 | 2x 10GbE + 2x 5GbE | 4 | asustor.com |
Specs are as published by the manufacturer (or a reputable spec source where the official page was unavailable); prices are US launch MSRP. Full per-product records and all spec columns are in our open dataset.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest nas devices?
Synology DiskStation DS224+ is the cheapest at $299.99 (US MSRP diskless; widely cited at ~$300 at launch. Newegg shows only bundled-drive configs from $869; diskless available direct from Synology.), as of 2026-06-15.
How much does nas devices cost?
Across the 11 nas devices with a published price, the median is $639.99, ranging from $299.99 to $1319.99, as of 2026-06-15.
Which nas devices is best by the numbers?
Lowest price: Synology DiskStation DS224+ ($299.99). Newest: Synology DiskStation DS925+ (2025). Highest bays: Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro (7 bays).
How many nas devices are compared here?
11 nas devices across 6 brands, with US price and key specs, current through 2026-06-15.
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How we compiled this
Specs sourced from official manufacturer product pages (synology.com, qnap.com, asustor.com, terra-master.com, ugreen.com, ui.com) and corroborated via independent review sites (storagereview.com), retailer listings (newegg.com, bhphotovideo.com), and product comparison pages. Synology's US product pages consistently redirect to their Download Center during this research session; Synology specs were obtained from their global product pages and confirmed via storagereview.com review articles. TerraMaster's site was rate-limited during the session; TerraMaster F4-424 Pro specs obtained via Newegg product listings. ASUSTOR specs obtained directly from asustor.com product pages. QNAP specs obtained from qnap.com product pages and Newegg listings. UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus specs from Newegg listings and ugreen.com. Ubiquiti UNAS Pro specs from storagereview.com review and ui.com store page. The DS224+ has no M.2 slots per Synology spec page. The DS923+ and DS925+ each have 2 M.2 NVMe slots per Synology spec pages. The DS1522+ and DS1525+ each have 2 M.2 NVMe slots. Prices are US MSRP or street price (lowest confirmed diskless configuration) as observed at retail listings accessed 2026-06-15. The DS224+ diskless base price could not be confirmed from a diskless-only Newegg listing; $299 is the widely cited MSRP per multiple review references. priceUsd=null used only where no US price could be confirmed from any source. A null beats any guess.
Last verified 2026-06-15. We re-check published specs and prices on a recurring cadence and update this page when they change.
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