Question Looking to replace my Synology DS215J

[Elfreda]

Hi,

I'm looking to replace my Synology DS215J - With a larger 4-bay.

I'm trying to decide which model is best for my usage and with it currently being August is now a good time to buy?

My use case is:

1. Backups (2 MacBook's, 2 Windows 11 PCs, iPhone, iPad second backup aside iCloud).

2. Storage (Videos/Photos) - Mainly to free up space on my iPhone/iPad. Nothing huge there (5GB?). However, Game stream clips/highlights in 1440p60p maybe larger but this currently isn't a huge size currently just 50GB.

3. Maybe store films/movies on and stream to my LG C2 TV. However, this be a maximum of like 3 films a month if that at best.

I've been looking at the DS420+ and DS920+ - not sure if this is my route to go if so which? Or a completely different model you can recommend.

I posted this elsewhere as well to get as much feedback as possible, so i hope that's okay?

Thanks!

 

[COLGeek]

I have two Synology NASes, a DS923+ (4-bay) and and DS1522+ (5 bay). Both are rock solid, quiet, and I have full confidence in them.

I would recommend either of them to you and feel good about doing so.

 

[Elfreda]

I have two Synology NASes, a DS923+ (4-bay) and and DS1522+ (5 bay). Both are rock solid, quiet, and I have full confidence in them.

I would recommend either of them to you and feel good about doing so.

Thanks for the suggestions! Sorry I didn't reply didn't get any email notification.

I ended up with a DS923+ in the end! Not yet purchased any Hard Drives for it as was waiting for Black Friday but doubt I'll see any major discounts.