NAS Guides & Reviews

Independent Australian storage and infrastructure guides. Real AU pricing, honest verdicts.

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Synology Review

Synology DS423 Review Australia 2026

The Synology DS423 is a 4-bay NAS powered by the Realtek RTD1619B processor, available from $635 AU at Scorptec and $699 at Mwave. It suits home users and small home offices that want reliable 4-bay storage without power-user features. No M.2 slots, no 10GbE expansion, and no hardware transcoding. But DSM is excellent and the price is right for what it is.

How-To

DaVinci Resolve NAS Setup: The Complete Collaborative Workflow Guide (2026)

Most editors assume collaborative DaVinci Resolve editing means putting a project file on the NAS and having everyone open it. That causes database corruption. Here is how Resolve's actual collaborative model works. PostgreSQL, file placement, path mapping, and multi-user setup done properly.

Asustor Review

Asustor AS6702T Review Australia - 2-Bay NAS with 10GbE

The Asustor AS6702T is a 2-bay NAS with a built-in 10GbE port and Intel Celeron N5105 processor, priced at $781 AU. It’s the most affordable 10GbE NAS in Australia. Here’s whether it’s worth it.

Buying Guide

Best NAS for Nextcloud Australia 2026 - Self-Hosted Cloud Guide

Running Nextcloud on a NAS gives you a private Dropbox and Google Photos replacement with no ongoing subscription cost. Here are the best NAS units for Nextcloud in Australia, with current AU pricing and real-world performance guidance.

QNAP Synology VS Comparison

Synology DS425+ vs QNAP TS-464 - Best 4-Bay NAS for Australia

Synology DS425+ ($819-$999 AU) vs QNAP TS-464 ($999-$1,099 AU): two 4-bay NAS units built on the same Intel Celeron N-series chip family but with different priorities. Here’s which 4-bay to buy for Australian home and SMB use.

QNAP Review

QNAP TS-233 Review Australia - Best Entry-Level 2-Bay NAS?

The QNAP TS-233 is a 2-bay ARM-based NAS priced at $399-$487 AU. The most affordable QNAP option for Australian buyers. Here’s whether it’s the right entry-level NAS or whether you’re better off spending more.

Buying Guide

Best NAS for Home Lab Australia 2026 - Homelab Server Guide

The best NAS for an Australian home lab in 2026 depends on whether you prioritise Docker flexibility, raw storage capacity, 10GbE networking, or the ability to run virtual machines. This guide covers the top picks across each use case with current AU pricing.

QNAP Synology VS Comparison

Synology DS225+ vs QNAP TS-264 - Best 2-Bay NAS for Australia

Synology DS225+ ($585-$599 AU) vs QNAP TS-264 ($819-$917 AU): one offers Synology’s polished ecosystem at a lower price, the other brings x86 performance, dual 2.5GbE, and NVMe cache. Here’s which 2-bay NAS to buy in Australia.

UGREEN Review

UGREEN DXP6800 Pro Review Australia - 6-Bay NAS for Power Users

The UGREEN DXP6800 Pro is a 6-bay NAS with an Intel Celeron N5105 processor, PCIe 3.0 expansion, and dual 2.5GbE networking, priced at $2,159.99 AU. Here’s whether it earns its place against Synology and QNAP alternatives.

QNAP Review

QNAP TS-264 Review Australia - 2-Bay NAS for Home and SMB

The QNAP TS-264 is a 2-bay NAS with an Intel Celeron N5095 processor, dual 2.5GbE ports, and two M.2 slots. At $819-$917 AU, it sits above the DS225+ but delivers x86 power and network flexibility that justifies the premium for the right buyer.

Synology Review

Synology BeeStation Review Australia - Is It Worth It?

The Synology BeeStation is a personal cloud device for non-technical users who want private photo and file backup without DSM complexity or monthly cloud fees. Here’s what Australian buyers need to know before purchasing.

QNAP Synology Buying Guide

NAS for Video Editors in Australia: The Complete Buying Guide

If you're a video editor, drone pilot, or photographer in Australia dealing with a shelf full of external drives, a NAS is the solution. This guide covers everything: what to buy, how much storage you need, which connection suits your workflow, and what it realistically costs in AUD.

QNAP Synology VS Comparison

QNAP vs Synology for Mac Video Editing: The Thunderbolt Decision

For Mac video editors, the QNAP vs Synology decision comes down to one question: do you need Thunderbolt? Synology doesn't offer it. QNAP does. Here's what that means for your workflow, your budget, and your decision.

Buying Guide

Best Hard Drives for NAS Video Editing - IronWolf, WD Red Pro, and What to Avoid

NAS-rated drives are not optional for professional video editing storage. They are the difference between a setup that runs for years and one that fails mid-project. This guide covers IronWolf vs WD Red Pro, the CMR vs SMR issue every buyer needs to understand, and AU pricing from local retailers.

QNAP Synology Buying Guide

Drobo Alternatives for Mac Video Editors - Australia

Drobo ceased operations in 2023, leaving Mac-based editors and drone pilots with ageing hardware and no upgrade path. Here is what made Drobo work for creative workflows, why QNAP is the primary replacement for Thunderbolt users, and what to do if your Drobo is still running. But might not be for long.

Informational

How Much NAS Storage Do I Need for Video Editing?

The answer depends on three things: your codec, your weekly shooting volume, and how long you retain footage. This guide walks through the calculation step by step. With a codec-by-codec storage table, a worked example for drone and wedding editors, and the AU cost-per-TB reality.

QNAP Informational

Hot Storage, Cold Storage, and NVMe Caching Explained for Video Editors

Most video editors are running all their footage through a single storage tier. And it is either too slow for active editing or too expensive to scale. Here is how a three-tier storage architecture works, what NVMe caching actually does, and how to map it to a real editing workflow.