Testseek.com have collected 34 expert reviews of the Synology DS218J DiskStation 2-bay USB3 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Synology DS218J DiskStation 2-bay USB3.
April 2018
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34 Reviews
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Published: 2019-10-28, Author: Victor , review by: t3me.com
Great file transfer performance, Excellent user interface, Plethora of apps that you can install,
No onboard video transcoding,
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Published: 2018-04-09, Author: Bình , review by: topnewreview.com
Easy to use, Great performance, Loads of apps,
Some software quirks
It may be one of the cheaper Synology models on the market, but there's nothing entry-level about the DS218j's performance or features. It's a near-perfect NAS...
Published: 2018-04-05, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Very easy to install and manage, Robust apps, Stylish design, Reasonably priced,
Middling file-transfer performance in testing, Does not come with hard drives
The Synology DiskStation DS218j is an excellent entry-level two-bay NAS device that's supported by a bevy of management options and third-party apps...
Abstract: Synology is a well known name when it comes to dependable storage solutions. The company has an extensive range of NAS drives on the market and we recently received the new DS218j for a test drive. The “j” suffix in the name denotes that the device is an...
Top-of-the-chart performance, 4K Ultra HD real-time transcoding, Very quiet low-power operation
Requires case disassembly to mount drives, Drives not hot-swappable, Relatively expensive
Currently priced at $230, the #1 ranked DS218play delivers top performance at a good price. Its quad-core processor and real-time 4K HD transcoding capabilities (at 30fps) make it a clear choice whether you're looking for a 2-bay media powerhouse or just...
Synology DiskStation DS218j is an excellent, affordable entry-level NAS for home users which is powered by Synology's also excellent Operating System, DiskStation Manager. Synology DiskStation Manager is fast, responsive, smooth, and also powerful, thanks...
"You can find cheaper alternatives, but few offer the flexibility, features and performance that the DS218j offers."...
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Published: 2018-02-16, Author: Simon , review by: kitguru.net
Good overall performance, DSM OS, Whisper quiet when working
Performance drops off when dealing with encrypted files, Kitguru says: Although marketed as an entry-level NAS, the combination of support for very large capacity drives and Synology's DSM operating system make it a powerful 2-bay storage solution, Rati
Synology's DiskStation j series of NAS are designed as entry level systems for home use but most of today's entry level NAS offer far more than just a place to dump files on, which is about all you could do with them in the past. The DiskStation DS218j ha...
Abstract: Synology often releases its new hardware in a series of tranches, we've noticed. The initial release brings the flagship designs for those that want the latest tech, to be followed later by those represent better value for money. The ‘j-series' is the va...
Abstract: NAS drives are like cloud storage: you can access all your files from anywhere, both inside and outside of your home or office. You can use them to store and play your music and video collections, as well as documents and other files. NAS stands for Netw...
