Matrix
NAS matrix for homelab libraries
Sort by Fit for storage jobs, compare two boxes, then verify bay count and NIC on the product page.
| Compare | Fit | Model | RAM max | CPU | NIC | Est. kWh/yr | Notes | Details |
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| 80 | QNAP TS-464 | 16 GB | Intel Celeron N5095 (typical config) | 2.5GbE, 2.5GbE | 157.7 (~18 W) |
4-bay QNAP with dual 2.5GbE — a common alternative when you want QTS apps and faster LAN than older 1GbE Plus boxes.
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| 80 | Synology DS923+ | 32 GB | — | 1GbE, 1GbE | 157.7 (~18 W) |
Plus-series 4-bay NAS with expandable RAM and DSM ecosystem — common Plex storage backend.
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| 74 | TerraMaster F4-424 | — | Intel N-series (SKU-dependent) | 2.5GbE, 2.5GbE | 157.7 (~18 W) |
Intel N-series 4-bay NAS with 2.5GbE aimed at media libraries and hybrid backup roles.
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| 64 | UGREEN DXP2800 | — | — | 2.5GbE | 105.1 (~12 W) |
2-bay UGREEN NAS for small always-on libraries and backups — step up to DXP4800 when four bays become the real constraint.
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| 74 | UGREEN DXP4800 | — | — | 2.5GbE | 157.7 (~18 W) |
4-bay NAS alternative often paired with a mini-PC compute node for media libraries and backups.
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| 92 | UGREEN DXP6800 Pro | — | — | 2.5GbE, 10GbE | 192.7 (~22 W) |
UGREEN NAS DXP6800 Pro — 6-bay library box with 10GbE headroom for larger Plex/Jellyfin collections without a DIY chassis.
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