Testseek.co.uk have collected 70 expert reviews of the Synology DiskStation DS415 Play and the average rating is 86%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Synology DiskStation DS415 Play.
November 2014
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The editors liked
On-the-fly hardware media transcoding for mobile devices
Fast read and write speeds
Sleek black design and tool-free setup
On of the most intuitive user interfaces on the market
Up to 24TB across a four
Disk RAID storage array
1080p video transcoding in hardware
Whisper quiet fans
Huge storage capacity
Great software
Unit design
Four bays for really massive storage
Great
Simple UI
Loads of apps
Continuous support from Synology and user community
Smart
Minimalist design
Smooth
Well synchronised transcoding
Intuive setup and stylish UI
Good performance
Synology DSM5 software
Toolfree drive bays
Decent array of software
Two USB 3.0 ports
Quiet operation
The editors didn't like
SD card reader has been dropped from the DS214Play's specification
Long term running cost is slightly higher than average for a 4-bay SOHO NAS
Four bays for really massive storage, Great, simple UI, Loads of apps, Continuous support from Synology and user community
Will be overkill for many households
Don't worry, the DS415play's cooling is very quiet A NAS device can be a very useful thing. It can keep your most treasured data and files safe and it can centralise your media for playback all around the home and even outside it. And if you go down the...
Published: 2014-10-10, Author: Alan , review by: techradar.com
Up to 24TB across a four, disk RAID storage array, 1080p video transcoding in hardware, Whisper quiet fans
No HDMI port for direct TV connection, Lack of physical disk security, No quick copy button, SD Card slot or eSATA ports
A media centre solution first and a general purpose NAS appliance second, the DS415play is the ideal compromise for buyers wanting to stream music and HD video over the LAN and who also need the storage space that a four-bay NAS can provide. Bigger and f...
Smart, minimalist design, Smooth, well synchronised transcoding, Intuive setup and stylish UI
Much faster four bay rivals, Slight price premium
The Synology DS415play is an impressive hybrid device. It has the looks and capacity of the mighty DS414, but in reality is actually a four-bay version of the media-focused DS214play. As such it does a fine job transcoding media files on the fly. However,...
Published: 2014-07-16, Author: Leo , review by: kitguru.net
Good performance, Synology DSM5 software, Toolfree drive bays, Decent array of software, Two USB 3.0 ports, Quiet operation
High price, No digital display, Both USB 3.0 are at the rear, No HDMI.
During my testing I could clearly hear the Synology DS415play working, however it was resting on the test bench next to me whereas most NAS are parked on a shelf out of the way. The two cooling fans are very quiet, the four WD Red drives are near-silent a...
Synology's RRP for the DS415play is £372 and at that price or the inevitably lower real shop prices the company should have a winner on its hands. The competing QNAP TS-469L is faster and has better specifications but is over £100 more expensive. When you...
Looking first at the build quality and design of the Synology DS415play we have a unit which immediately impresses. It has a solid chassis which will blend in nicely in most environments while still offering that gloss front panel to add a bit of style. T...
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Published: 2014-07-15, Author: Chris , review by: eteknix.com
On-the-fly hardware media transcoding for mobile devices, Fast read and write speeds, Sleek black design and tool-free setup, On of the most intuitive user interfaces on the market
SD card reader has been dropped from the DS214Play's specification, Long term running cost is slightly higher than average for a 4-bay SOHO NAS, No direct media playback option,
PricingSince its launch, the DS214Play's £247 price tag has barely shifted and whilst its price does push it towards the premium end of the market, the cost is very justifiable thanks to its transcoding capabilities and strong levels of performance across...
