Testseek.com have collected 51 expert reviews of the Synology DiskStation DS216J 2-bay USB3 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Synology DiskStation DS216J 2-bay USB3.
May 2016
(82%)
51 Reviews
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The combination of DS216j and DSM6.0 is really a no-brainer for anyone looking to dip their toes into the crowded NAS storage market. It is no-doubt a budget conscience edition from a hardware perspective, but the operating system is all class. The user i...
Affordable, Dual USB 3.0 ports, Easy setup, Wealth of add-on packages and options
OS may be too advanced for basic users, No front-mounted ports, Can't transcode video on-device
The dual-bay DS216j is an affordable, good-value entry-level NAS. Only its heavy OS, possibly intimidating to newcomers, keeps it from an Editors' Choice pick. Read More…...
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Published: 2016-04-02, Author: Jim , review by: wegotserved.com
The design may be a bit plain, and the case is slightly flimsy, but most people will set up their DS216j and rarely return to the box. It is small enough, stable enough and quiet enough to be stowed out of sight and left to do its thing with the web-inter...
We've covered a lot from this review. Both from the hardware to the software and with our thorough inspection, this product truly is one of the best out there. The hardware works very well and is easy to install. You open it; plug your two hard drives, cl...
Good performance for basic filesharing, Great companion apps for iOS and Android, Cheap
Not fast enough for video transcoding, Only one Gigabit Ethernet port, No frontfacing USB port
Clearly, the DS216j isn't what you'd call a do-it-all appliance. If you want a fully-featured Plex server that won't break the bank, check out the Qnap TS-251A instead. However, for a small office that's focused on file-sharing basics, there's no need...
Published: 2017-08-11, Author: Adam , review by: itpro.co.uk
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The DS216j performs the basic NAS functions and can tap into most of Synology's DSM6.0 features. The obvious exception is transcoding, particularly offline transcoding, for which you'll need something more potent, and expensive. It's the first time we've...
Lots of features for £140, Capable dual-core performance, Energy efficient hardware, Class-leading operating system, User-friendly configuration, Ideal for NAS newcomers
No front-facing USB ports, Drive access could be easier
If you've kept an eye on the NAS landscape and find yourself eager to dip your toe into network-attached waters, the Synology DS216j should be on your radar.Priced to appeal to network novices, this £140 dual-bay unit is well suited to home users seek...
