Testseek.com have collected 43 expert reviews of the Synology DiskStation DS214SE Special Edition 2-bay USB2 and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Synology DiskStation DS214SE Special Edition 2-bay USB2.
February 2014
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The editors liked
Very aggressive price (for Synology)
Runs full suite of DSM 4.3 applications
Mobile Apps for iOS and Android
ISCSI target support
Unbeatable price
Easy to set up
Transfer speeds exceeds Synology's performance figures
Attractively minimal design
Runs fairly quiet
Easy-to-understand UI
Very good transfer-rate performance
Packed with features
The Synology Disk Station DS214se has a robust operating system and a vast amount of applications to offer anything you'd need. The server is also fast
And it's very affordable
Ethernet cable included
Low price
DSM 5.0
Lots of packages to install
The editors didn't like
No USB 3.0 ports
2.5" drives require optional ($) adapter
Drives not hot swappable
Entry CPU and RAM limits DS214se to light usage profiles
UI can feel sluggish at times
Drive-swapping requires tools
Only USB 2.0 ports
No hardware video transcoding
The server doesn't have enough power to handle multiple heavy tasks at the same time
And it doesn't support USB 3.0. Servicing the internal drive requires opening the its chassis
No 2.5″ drive holder included
Opening/loading files/programs a bit slow (Slow CPU)
I do not recommend to use the NAS simultaneously with multiple users. (You will lose a lot of performance because of the slow CPU)
Attractively minimal design, Runs fairly quiet, Easy-to-understand UI, Very good transfer-rate performance, Packed with features
UI can feel sluggish at times, Drive-swapping requires tools, Only USB 2.0 ports, No hardware video transcoding
This two-bay entry-level NAS box is packed with features and delivers very competitive transfer rates. If you can deal with the UI's responsiveness and a DIY-minded chassis, it's a fine value whether bought bare or with drives installed. Read More…...
The Synology DS214SE looks to be a solid build so far. We are a little concerned about the CPU speed and memory in the system simply because we are used to much more powerful devices. With the expected workload a home based NAS should generate these two i...
Ethernet cable included, Low price, DSM 5.0, Lots of packages to install
No 2.5″ drive holder included, Opening/loading files/programs a bit slow (Slow CPU), I do not recommend to use the NAS simultaneously with multiple users. (You will lose a lot of performance because of the slow CPU), Final Words, The Synology DS214se i
The Synology DS214se is a great entry level NAS, for people who want a NAS for a low price, have lots of options and is easy to use. Although the CPU is a bit slow to do heavy multitasking or heavy file transfers, you can not really complain because it i...
Abstract: We would like to thank Synology for supplying the review sample. Contrary to popular belief, NAS boxes don't have to be expensive to be fully featured and functional, especially since most models run the same operating system as their high-end siblings. ...
The Synology Disk Station DS214se has a robust operating system and a vast amount of applications to offer anything you'd need. The server is also fast, and it's very affordable
The server doesn't have enough power to handle multiple heavy tasks at the same time, and it doesn't support USB 3.0. Servicing the internal drive requires opening the its chassis
The budget-minded Synology Disk Station DS214se is an excellent choice for home with casual backup, media-streaming, and data-sharing needs....
Unbeatable price, Easy to set up, Transfer speeds exceeds Synology's performance figures
Entry CPU and RAM limits DS214se to light usage profiles
The DS214se is definitely a budget-friendly option, costing approximately $50 less than the DS213j. That reduction in price comes with a loss in performance specifications with its 256MB of RAM and 800MHz single core processor versus the 512MB and 1.2...
Very aggressive price (for Synology), Runs full suite of DSM 4.3 applications, Mobile Apps for iOS and Android, iSCSI target support
No USB 3.0 ports, 2.5" drives require optional ($) adapter, Drives not hot swappable
RAID 1 NASes are for folks who want a bit more insurance against inevitable drive failure. With a single bay NAS, you'll be without your data until you replace the drive and restore from your backup. But with RAID 1, you can keep on going while the volume...
The Synology Disk Station DS214se has a robust operating system and a vast amount of applications to offer anything you'd need. The server is also fast, and it's very affordable
The server doesn't have enough power to handle multiple heavy tasks at the same time, and it doesn't support USB 3.0. Servicing the internal drive requires opening the its chassis
The budget-minded Synology Disk Station DS214se is an excellent choice for home with casual backup, media-streaming, and data-sharing needs....
The Synology Disk Station DS214se has a robust operating system and a vast amount of applications to offer anything you'd need. The server is also fast, and it's very affordable
The server doesn't have enough power to handle multiple heavy tasks at the same time, and it doesn't support USB 3.0. Servicing the internal drive requires opening the its chassis
The budget-minded Synology Disk Station DS214se is an excellent choice for home with casual backup, media-streaming, and data-sharing needs....
Competitively priced, Small and easy to hide away, DSM 5.0 is simple but powerful
Physical design is a bit tired
Synology DS214se and DSM 5.0 verdict Open Gallery The DS214se is basically the cheaper, ‘lite' version of Synology's DS213j , and while it's far from spectacular in terms of hardware, its price will make it very attractive to the NAS noob. And s...
