Synology DiskStation DS220+ 16TB, 2GB RAM, 2x RJ-45 1000Base-T, 2x USB-A 3.0

Die Synology DS220+ nutzt Intels Celeron J4025 und bietet im Gegensatz zur DS218+ eine zweite Netzwerkschnittstelle. Die Leistungsaufnahme von nur 1,8 Watt im Ruhezustand der Festplatten setzt neue Bestmarken. Die Kombination aus Hard- und Software macht sie für ambitionierte Privatanwender zu einer sehr guten Wahl.

Synology has refreshed its Plus Series NAS solutions for 2020 with incremental upgrades it hopes will lure new customers looking to take their first steps into network-attached storage. DS220+, at £330, represents the most affordable route into the Plus Series range and promises high performance in a compact form factor aimed at home enthusiasts and small businesses. Armed with evolutionary upgrades, the 2020 model touts a faster Intel Celeron processor and DDR4 memory, which when allied to the fan-favourite DiskStation Manager operating system makes for a nippy and intuitive NAS experience. The foundations are solid, however Synology's hesitance in rolling out faster networking standards prevents the DS220+ and others in the range from reaching their full potential. As much as we appreciate the DSM experience, the absence of 2.5GbE is a misstep at this price point, and one that may prevent existing Synology users from feeling the need to upgrade. Bottom line: the DS220+ is a safe addition to Synology's portfolio, but a 2.5GbE upgrade must surely be on the horizon.