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Reviews of Synology DiskStation DS415 Play

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.
Award: Editor’s Choice November 2014
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
  • No direct media playback option
  • No HDMI port for direct TV connection
  • Lack of physical disk security
  • No quick copy button
  • SD Card slot or eSATA ports
  • Plasticky build quality
  • DSM is browser access only
  • Will be overkill for many households
  • Much faster four bay rivals
  • Slight price premium
  • High price
  • No digital display
  • Both USB 3.0 are at the rear
  • No HDMI.

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  Published: 2015-03-13, review by: stuff.tv

  • 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...

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  Published: 2015-01-15, Author: T3 , review by: T3.com

  • Huge storage capacity, Great software, Unit design
  • Plasticky build quality, DSM is browser access only

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  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...

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  Published: 2014-08-08, Author: Gordon , review by: trustedreviews.com

  • 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,...

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  Published: 2014-07-16, review by: expertreviews.co.uk

  • It's expensive, but this 4-bay NAS is quick and will transcode media on the fly...

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  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...

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  Published: 2014-07-15, Author: John , review by: techadvisor.co.uk

  • 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...

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  Published: 2014-07-15, Author: Stuart , review by: hardwareheaven.com

  • 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...

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  Published: 2016-08-17, Author: Kevin , review by: pcgamer.com

  • Fresh: Accessible in File Explorer; DLNA certified; simple, easy
  • Stale: No HDMI; limited to 32TB; a little pricey
  • The Synology DiskStation DS415play is an excellent storage solution for the home and small office...

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