Synology DiskStation DS920+, 8GB RAM, 2x RJ-45 1000Base-T, 2x USB-A 3.0

Die Firma Synology überarbeitet mit dem Modelljahr 2020 ihre Desktop-NAS-Geräte im Detail und bietet mit der DiskStation DS920+ nun den Nachfolger der sehr erfolgreichen und beliebten DiskStation DS918+ an. Diese soll sich an kleine Unternehmen, Content-Creator und IT-Enthusiasten richten, welche große Datenmengen verarbeiten müssen. Ob ihr das gelingt, wollen wir in diesem Test beleuchten.

Die Synology DS920+ setzt mit dem Intel Celeron J4125 auf Gemini Lake Refresh. Zudem bietet sie zwei M.2-Steckplätze für einen NVMe-SSD-Cache, um die I/O-Leistung zu erhöhen, und zwei LAN-Anschlüsse mit Link Aggregation. Ihr einziges Problem: Die DS918+ kann all das auch schon.

This entire review might seem like a scattered brainfart of highlights about the Synology DiskStation DS920+. And I sort of agree – it’s difficult to review a NAS that can do so much. The DiskStation Manager also involves a lot of technical know-how which is already made as simple as possible but if you bought the Synology DiskStation DS920+, then I assume that you aren’t a beginner in the world of computers.

The Synology DS920+ is a mid-tiered NAS, which means its price tag is quite stiff. At $570, I am sure many of you will wonder whether it is worth spending so much on a branded NAS as opposed to building a system for use as a NAS with more powerful hardware for less. Well, the reason behind the high price is the excellent DiskStation Manager operating system, as well as other software Synology developed for this product. If you are an advanced user and don't have time to build a new system, which involves trying out various packages that promise the same functionality, you can try this alternative. But if you don't have the necessary skills, the obvious choice is to buy a NAS from such a well-established brand as Synology to have it working as you require in a matter of minutes.

Bottom line: Synology's DS920+ is a minor refresh of a tried-and-trusted product and lacks the high-speed connectivity needed to make it a compelling upgrade.