How many fit
11 of the 32 models checked meet every need here: “Handle 4K transcoding”.
11 models fit, out of 32 checkedPicked for one job
Best NAS for Plex transcoding
Top pick
UGREEN NASync DXP2800
Choose the DXP2800 for a compact two-bay NAS and the TS-464 when you want four bays.
Why it suits this job
- Storage comes in a 2-bay chassis.
- The fastest network path documented for it runs at 2.5 Gbps.
- The catch
- Only two SATA bays means limited growth and no parity layouts.
- Go with QNAP TS-464-8G-US if
- what you mainly need is to transcode 4k video
More reasons we picked it
- It supports serving media through Plex.
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The DXP2800 is the compact two-bay pick, and the TS-464 is the four-bay pick.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the NAS devices we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Worth knowing
UGREEN NASync DXP2800 lists 2 bays for drive-bay count, 33% below the 3 bays median.
- UGREEN NASync DXP2800
- 2 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 “Handle 4K transcoding”. 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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Decision guide
How to choose for this job
Two bays in a compact case point to the DXP2800, while four bays point to the TS-464.
What the choice comes down to
Neither one removes the need to check the codec and the Plex client path. Intel processors with media engines power both. The DXP2800 offers two bays and the TS-464 offers four.
Why UGREEN NASync DXP2800 is ahead
Storage sits in a 2-bay chassis, and the quickest network path documented for it is 2.5 Gbps.
When another model is the better fit
Go with QNAP TS-464-8G-US if transcoding 4k video is the need that decides it.
What this page can’t tell you
- What drives are compatible can shift over time.
- Actual transfer speed comes down to the whole network and the drive array.
- How Plex behaves comes down to the exact media format and client.
2 options
The top pick and the alternatives
UGREEN, DXP2800
UGREEN NASync DXP2800
This is a 2-bay chassis, and 2.5 Gbps is the fastest network path documented for it.
Top pick ifhost Plex at home with 4K transcoding
Key facts
- Storage comes in a 2-bay chassis.
- The fastest network path documented for it runs at 2.5 Gbps.
The catch
Only two SATA bays means limited growth and no parity layouts.
QNAP, TS-464-8G-US
QNAP TS-464-8G-US
A 4-bay chassis whose fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Pick this instead ifwhat you mainly need is to transcode 4k video
Key facts
- Storage fits in a 4-bay chassis.
- The fastest network path documented for it runs at 2.5 Gbps.
The catch
Setup takes care given the interface's many controls.
Ready to buy
See today’s price and what owners say
Top pick for this job
UGREEN NASync DXP2800
Storage comes in a 2-bay chassis.
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
QNAP TS-464-8G-US
what you mainly need is to transcode 4k video
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