Testseek.com have collected 52 expert reviews of the Synology DiskStation DS918+ 4-bay USB3/eSATA and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Synology DiskStation DS918+ 4-bay USB3/eSATA.
June 2018
(88%)
52 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(90%)
981 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
BTRFS filesystem with snapshots available
Supports 4K H.264/H.265 online transcoding
Supports up to two M.2 NVMee 2280 SSD modules without occupying internal drive bays
Great design
Quiet operation
Excellent performance
Dual 4K transcode
DSM is in a league of its own
24/7 reliability
Built-in M.2 NVMe SSD slots
Accessible SODIMM memory slots
Easy to access
Key-locked drive trays
2 channel 4K transcoding
Hardware encryption engine
DiskStation Manager apps that extend functionality
Fairly good performance
Power consumption
DSM OS
Btrfs filesystem support
Two Gigabit Ethernet ports
Two M.2 NVMe 2280 slots
AES-NI hardware encryption engine
Low HDD temperatures
Tool-less installation of HDDs
Support for up to
The editors didn't like
Expensive
No 10 GbE support
Performance could be faster
Pricey
No 10 GbE ports
RAM capped at 8 GB (due to Celeron J3455)
Vampire power (power consumption in standby mode) exceeds 0.5 W
Lacks an HDMI port
Plastic HDD trays are without anti-vibration materials and locks
Cannot skip disk checking during RAID 5 and RAID 6 setup
Fast and consistent performance, Perfect for running server-client tier applications and a web server, Expand up to additional five hard drives if you want to, SSD cache greatly improves system response
Limited to 8GB RAM, SSD is only limited to caching
The Synology DS918+ is a 4-bay NAS that you shouldn't hesitate on getting if your workplace depends heavily on a centralized storage device, it is powerful, versatile, and does almost everything that you can think of as a server for a retail price of RM25...
Abstract: Synology is a staple brand in the storage industry. It's probably the first thing that comes into mind when hearing about NAS or Network Attached Storage. The DS918+ is one of Synology's popular models because of THREE THINGS, its ease of use, office capa...
Synology DiskStation DS918+ ReviewGiven all the things that the Synology DS918+ can do as a perfect and upgraded home storage, buying this device as an investment, especially for home-based workers and those managing a small business is a no brainer. With...
The Synology Diskstation DS918+ is highly recommended for small business owners. Setting up the NAS is very easy. Just install, configure and start uploading your files to your private cloud.The only concern I have is the cost. It is pricey.Design5.0Ease...
Synology continues to update its products with the latest technologies and features to challenge its competitors. And if you are looking for a dependable and intuitive NAS, the DS918+ will not disappoint.Also published in GADGETS MAGAZINE April 2018 Issue...
The DS918+ is retailing for S$811 while the DS418play is retailing for S$711. Overall, I find that the DS918+ is more value for money than the DS418play. At S$100, you get a faster processor, more RAM and the ability to use SSD caching which is extremely...
Abstract: After setting up the Synology DiskStation DS918+, the next step would be to upgrade the memory modules/RAM from the existing 4GB to something more. This is especially important if you are going to run more stuff such as Dockers, or even virtual machines...
Abstract: This is the review of the latest prosumer Network Attached Storage by Synology, the Synology Diskstation DS918+. Although I have been using various models of Synology DiskStation NAS since I bought my DS1511+ back in 200, DS412+ has always been my favour...
Published: 2020-03-23, Author: Luis , review by: newesc.com
Sistema sencillo y fácil de usar, Excelente relación precio/rendimiento, Abundante cantidad de aplicaciones disponibles
Bahias de plástico, Sin filtro antipolvo en el frontal
Al principio comenté queSynologydefine a este NAS como un servidor de almacenamiento de alta velocidad y realmente estoy de acuerdo con ello. ElDiskStation 918+, tanto por el numero de bahías disponibles como por capacidades, es un producto pensado para t...
Les performances, Sobre, La qualité générale, La polyvalence, DSM, Les emplacements MVNe
Pas de prise HDMI, Le prix assez élevé
Le Synology DS918+ n'aura pas de mal à remplacer son prédécesseur: il profite d'une montée en gamme sérieuse au niveau de la fiche technique et le choix du Celeron J3455 est particulièrement judicieux: suffisamment performant pour affronter la plupart d...
