How many fit
15 of the 32 models checked meet every need here: “Four drives to start”.
15 models fit, out of 32 checkedPicked for one job
Best four-bay NAS for a home
Top pick
UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus
Base memory favors DH4300 Plus, and the DSM software experience favors DS425+.
Why it suits this job
- This chassis offers 4-bay storage.
- Its top documented network speed is 2.5 Gbps.
- The catch
- Demanding virtual machines are not what the ARM processor is meant for.
- Go with Synology DiskStation DS425+ if
- what decides it for you is starting with four drives
More reasons we picked it
- Plex can be used to serve media from it.
- Camera recording is supported. The licensed channel count, however, varies with the selected software and plan.
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DH4300 Plus wins on base memory, while DS425+ wins on the DSM software experience.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the NAS devices we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Why it helps
UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus lists 4 bays for drive-bay count, 33% above the 3 bays median.
- UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus
- 4 bays
- Typical (median)
- 3 bays
- Models with this figure
- 18 of 32
Show the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Four drives to start”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
How we calculatedThe count covers the main SATA drive bays only. M.2 slots and external expansion units are not included. The median draws on the 18 of 32 models that publish comparable figures.
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| UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus |
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| Synology DiskStation DS425+ |
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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
Pick DH4300 Plus for more base memory, or DS425+ for the DSM software experience.
Where the decision turns
Drives come with neither one. Four SATA bays and 2.5GbE are shared by both, and the DH4300 Plus has 8GB where the DS425+ starts at 2GB.
Why UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus takes the lead
It comes with 4-bay storage, and its fastest documented network path tops out at 2.5 Gbps.
When the alternative is the better match
Synology DiskStation DS425+ is the better pick if what decides it for you is starting with four drives.
What this page can’t tell you
- Expect drive compatibility to change over time.
- Your actual transfer speed depends on the whole network and the drive array.
- Expect Plex behavior to vary with the exact media format and client.
2 options
The top pick and the alternatives
UGREEN, DH4300 Plus
UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus
A 4-bay chassis whose fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Top pick ifkeep family photos safe on a four-drive starting setup
Key facts
- Storage fits in a 4-bay chassis.
- The fastest network path documented for it runs at 2.5 Gbps.
The catch
Demanding virtual machines are not what the ARM processor is meant for.
Synology, DS425+
Synology DiskStation DS425+
A 4-bay chassis whose fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Pick this instead ifwhat decides it for you is starting with four drives
Key facts
- Storage fits in a 4-bay chassis.
- The fastest network path documented for it runs at 2.5 Gbps.
The catch
Many apps will find the 2GB base memory modest.
Ready to buy
See today’s price and what owners say
Top pick for this job
UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus
This chassis offers 4-bay storage.
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
Synology DiskStation DS425+
what decides it for you is starting with four drives
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