How many fit
11 of the 32 models checked meet every need here: “Plug it into a TV”.
11 models fit, out of 32 checkedPicked for one job
Best NAS for connecting to a TV
Top pick
QNAP TS-464-8G-US
Both TS-464 and AS5404T pair four bays with Intel hardware and HDMI.
Why it suits this job
- Drives go into a 4-bay chassis.
- The fastest documented path on its network side is 2.5 Gbps.
- The catch
- Setup takes care given the interface's many controls.
- Go with ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2 if
- your deciding need is hooking it up to a tv
More reasons we picked it
- Plex is supported as a media server.
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Four bays, Intel hardware and HDMI come together on both the TS-464 and the AS5404T.
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
QNAP TS-464-8G-US lists 4 bays for drive-bay count, 33% above the 3 bays median.
- QNAP TS-464-8G-US
- 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 “Plug it into a TV”. 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
TS-464 and AS5404T each offer four bays, Intel hardware and HDMI together.
What should decide it
In some homes a direct TV connection is less convenient than a dedicated streaming client. HDMI 2.0-class output is on both, and so are dual 2.5GbE and M.2 slots.
Why QNAP TS-464-8G-US is the leader
The chassis offers 4-bay storage, and 2.5 Gbps marks its fastest documented network path.
When another choice does the job better
ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2 is the better choice if your deciding need is hooking it up to a tv.
What this page can’t tell you
- Compatible drives are not constant over time.
- The complete network and drive array together decide real transfer speed.
- The way Plex behaves depends on the exact media format and the client.
2 options
The top pick and the alternatives
QNAP, TS-464-8G-US
QNAP TS-464-8G-US
A 4-bay chassis whose fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Top pick ifhost Plex at home with 4K transcoding
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.
ASUSTOR, AS5404T
ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2
A 4-bay chassis whose fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
Pick this instead ifyour deciding need is hooking it up to a tv
Key facts
- Storage fits in a 4-bay chassis.
- The fastest network path documented for it runs at 2.5 Gbps.
The catch
Running many apps may call for more than the base memory.
Ready to buy
See today’s price and what owners say
Top pick for this job
QNAP TS-464-8G-US
Drives go into a 4-bay chassis.
See price & reviews on AmazonPick this instead if
ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2
your deciding need is hooking it up to a tv
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