NAS & Network Storage

The Synology DS223 is the best 2-bay home NAS for most people — polished software, strong app ecosystem, and a price that doesn’t punish beginners. Power users who want faster hardware should look at the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 or the Synology DS423+ (4-bay).

The Seagate IronWolf Pro is the top pick for most NAS builds — up to 30TB, 550TB/year workload rating, and TLER built in. For smaller home NAS rigs on a budget, the WD Red Plus covers 1–14TB at a lower price.