Testseek.co.uk have collected 34 expert reviews of the Synology DS218J DiskStation 2-bay USB3 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Synology DS218J DiskStation 2-bay USB3.
April 2018
(82%)
34 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(97%)
7 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Good basic performance
Evolved operating system
Silent and Power Efficient
Full mobile support with Android
IOS
And Windows
Easy to use
Great performance
Loads of apps
Good overall performance
DSM OS
Whisper quiet when working
The editors didn't like
Performance impact with encrypted shares
“The DS218j is perfect first NAS. It offers media streaming and a personal cloud solution for backups from all your devices. With up to 24TB capacity
There’s certainly space for it.”
Synology DiskStation DS218j
Some software quirks
Performance drops off when dealing with encrypted files
Kitguru says
Although marketed as an entry-level NAS
The combination of support for very large capacity drives and Synology's DSM operating system make it a powerful 2-bay storage solution
Published: 2018-02-16, Author: Simon , review by: kitguru.net
Good overall performance, DSM OS, Whisper quiet when working
Performance drops off when dealing with encrypted files, Kitguru says: Although marketed as an entry-level NAS, the combination of support for very large capacity drives and Synology's DSM operating system make it a powerful 2-bay storage solution, Rati
Synology's DiskStation j series of NAS are designed as entry level systems for home use but most of today's entry level NAS offer far more than just a place to dump files on, which is about all you could do with them in the past. The DiskStation DS218j ha...
Abstract: Synology often releases its new hardware in a series of tranches, we've noticed. The initial release brings the flagship designs for those that want the latest tech, to be followed later by those represent better value for money. The ‘j-series' is the va...
Abstract: NAS drives are like cloud storage: you can access all your files from anywhere, both inside and outside of your home or office. You can use them to store and play your music and video collections, as well as documents and other files. NAS stands for Netw...
Good basic performance, Evolved operating system, Silent and Power Efficient, Full mobile support with Android, iOS, and Windows,
Performance impact with encrypted shares, “The DS218j is perfect first NAS. It offers media streaming and a personal cloud solution for backups from all your devices. With up to 24TB capacity, there’s certainly space for it.”, Synology DiskStation DS218j
Overall, a silent and efficient little NAS which would be a perfect device for first-time adopters. It won't break your budget and delivers features and performance to match.Pros:Good basic performanceEvolved operating systemSilent and Power EfficientFull...
It may be one of the cheaper Synology models on the market, but there's nothing entry-level about the DS218j's performance or features. It's a near-perfect NAS...
Published: 2019-10-28, Author: Victor , review by: t3me.com
Great file transfer performance, Excellent user interface, Plethora of apps that you can install,
No onboard video transcoding,
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Published: 2018-04-09, Author: Bình , review by: topnewreview.com
Easy to use, Great performance, Loads of apps,
Some software quirks
It may be one of the cheaper Synology models on the market, but there's nothing entry-level about the DS218j's performance or features. It's a near-perfect NAS...
Published: 2018-04-05, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Very easy to install and manage, Robust apps, Stylish design, Reasonably priced,
Middling file-transfer performance in testing, Does not come with hard drives
The Synology DiskStation DS218j is an excellent entry-level two-bay NAS device that's supported by a bevy of management options and third-party apps...
Abstract: Synology is a well known name when it comes to dependable storage solutions. The company has an extensive range of NAS drives on the market and we recently received the new DS218j for a test drive. The “j” suffix in the name denotes that the device is an...
Top-of-the-chart performance, 4K Ultra HD real-time transcoding, Very quiet low-power operation
Requires case disassembly to mount drives, Drives not hot-swappable, Relatively expensive
Currently priced at $230, the #1 ranked DS218play delivers top performance at a good price. Its quad-core processor and real-time 4K HD transcoding capabilities (at 30fps) make it a clear choice whether you're looking for a 2-bay media powerhouse or just...
