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.
Excellent DSM operating system, Dual M.2 slots for easy SSD caching, Media transcoding with third-party apps, Simple expansion via optional DX517, Comprehensive app store, Three-year warranty
No option to upgrade to 10GbE, Plastic drive trays, Not the quietest
The Synology DS918+ can be either a powerful entry point into the world of NAS, or a meaningful upgrade for anyone making do with a basic single- or dual-bay unit.Armed with a quad-core Intel processor and 4GB of memory, the four-bay server offers up...
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Published: 2018-07-03, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
Powerful specs, Great expansion potential, Robust business features
Transfer speeds for multiple files aren't the best, Lacking some media server features
How much performance matters depends on what type of NAS you're looking for. If you're buying for business rather than home, this is one of the best overall packages around, and the same goes if you're more swayed by Synology's Google Drive-like featur...
Published: 2018-01-22, Author: Simon , review by: kitguru.net
DSM OS, Overall performance, NVMe M.2 SSD slots, Expandability options for both storage and memory
Lack of HDMI port, Plastic drive trays, Kitguru says: Synology's DiskStation DS918+ is a powerful 4-bay NAS for the home or office and the addition of the two dedicated M.2 NVMe slots means that should the need arise for faster caching performance, SSD'
A real surprise on the DS918+ is the addition of two M.2 SSD slots in the base of the unit for high speed caching purposes and prehaps an even bigger surprise is what architecture they use as they are NVMe SSD supporting slots.Synology's NAS OS is DiskSta...
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...
