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Synology DS418play NAS Disk Station 4 bay 2GB DDR3L
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
8.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
242
Old Reviews
92
Unverified
9
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Dual Core
PROCESSOR TYPE
4K
RESOLUTION
2048 GB
MEMORY
Review Analysis - 141 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Ease of Use
35easy to use, setup, user friendly, user, synology
+94%
-6%
" ... It works well, easy to configure, I just wish I would have noticed that it doesn't transcode. ... "
" ... Setup couldn't be any easier. ... "
" ... Setup couldn't be any easier. ... "
" ... very easy set up. ... "
" ... very easy set up. ... "
" ... No complaints on the Synology software it is straight forward and easy to use even for the novice user. ... "
" ... No complaints on the Synology software it is straight forward and easy to use even for the novice user. ... "
" ... For something incredibly simple, I could not find any documentation how to change a very simple setting. ... "
Software Platform
29synology, raid, plex, ds209, upgrade
+83%
-17%
" ... But the most important attribute is the excellent and comprehensive Synology software. ... "
" ... But the most important attribute is the excellent and comprehensive Synology software. ... "
" ... i use it as a personal cloud. ... "
" ... i use it as a personal cloud. ... "
" ... That way I could have gone with a better RAID configuration. ... "
" ... That way I could have gone with a better RAID configuration. ... "
" ... Apps work well ... "
" ... Apps work well ... "
Apps
28synology, apps, software, ds, cloud
+75%
-25%
" ... I strongly recommend the video links to Gadget John on youtube for configuring the device. ... "
" ... Before I purchased this NAS I was using virtual machines on a PC running Plex for movies, Calibre for my book library and hosting web pages. ... "
" ... Before I purchased this NAS I was using virtual machines on a PC running Plex for movies, Calibre for my book library and hosting web pages. ... "
" ... But the most important attribute is the excellent and comprehensive Synology software. ... I am not an expert on this stuff but I was able to set everything up pretty easily and there are plenty of YouTube tutorials for stuff that is beyond the obvious. ... "
" ... But the most important attribute is the excellent and comprehensive Synology software. ... I am not an expert on this stuff but I was able to set everything up pretty easily and there are plenty of YouTube tutorials for stuff that is beyond the obvious. ... "
" ... and they have so many different apps for almost any kind of need you have as personal or business. ... "
" ... and they have so many different apps for almost any kind of need you have as personal or business. ... "
" ... Apps work well ... "
Setup
26instructions, follow, easy to install, ways, various
+92%
-8%
" ... Setup couldn't be any easier. ... "
" ... Setup couldn't be any easier. ... "
" ... The hardware installation couldn't be any simpler (an appropriate size Philips screwdrivers and provided screws and just follow instructions). ... "
" ... The hardware installation couldn't be any simpler (an appropriate size Philips screwdrivers and provided screws and just follow instructions). ... "
" ... very easy set up. ... "
" ... very easy set up. ... "
" ... I did have a problem when I first setup this unit. ... "
" ... I did have a problem when I first setup this unit. ... "
Product Reliability
22yet, weekly, single bad, sector, run
+82%
-18%
" ... I bought this 1 year ago and I love it. ... "
" ... I bought this 1 year ago and I love it. ... "
" ... I have had this for a couple months and love it. ... "
" ... I have had this for a couple months and love it. ... "
" ... It's been running great for over 2 weeks. ... "
" ... It's been running great for over 2 weeks. ... "
" ... I haven't been this happy with a Tech buy in years. ... "
" ... I haven't been this happy with a Tech buy in years. ... "
Device Compatibility
21media server, synology, server, sync, mycloud
+90%
-10%
" ... This is a great device. ... "
" ... I'm having a great time using it as my home media server. ... "
" ... I'm having a great time using it as my home media server. ... "
" ... but i can also sync if i want to. ... access from mobile also. ... "
" ... but i can also sync if i want to. ... access from mobile also. ... "
" ... I use my NAS mainly for PC backups and home media server. ... "
" ... I use my NAS mainly for PC backups and home media server. ... "
" ... We use synology devices at all locations of my workplace. ... "
Video Playback
19streaming, plex, movies, even stream movies, video
+100%
" ... I strongly recommend the video links to Gadget John on youtube for configuring the device. ... "
" ... Even stream movies to the smart tv. ... "
" ... Even stream movies to the smart tv. ... "
" ... I can even stream movies from the drive to my cell phone when I'm out of the house. ... "
" ... I can even stream movies from the drive to my cell phone when I'm out of the house. ... "
" ... We stream movies, TV shows, and music without any lag or glitches. ... "
" ... We stream movies, TV shows, and music without any lag or glitches. ... "
" ... So I bought this model that allows the video transcoding and effectively improved the playback, only occasionally during the playback one of the film there is a drop in some pictures but not annoying. ... "
Memory
14tb, raid1, hard drives, bays, xms2
+86%
-14%
" ... It has a lot of capabilities that I have no idea how to use, but I am just using it for simple file storage (photography and videography) so it works great for that. ... I have 2 WD 4TB hard drives in it, and I'm able to set it up in Synology RAID1 equivalent (where the drives mirror each other so that if one were to ever go bad, I don't lose everything). ... "
" ... It has a lot of capabilities that I have no idea how to use, but I am just using it for simple file storage (photography and videography) so it works great for that. ... I have 2 WD 4TB hard drives in it, and I'm able to set it up in Synology RAID1 equivalent (where the drives mirror each other so that if one were to ever go bad, I don't lose everything). ... "
" ... So, along with this DS216Play I purchased a couple of 4 TB Western Digital red insert into its 2 internal bays. ... "
" ... So, along with this DS216Play I purchased a couple of 4 TB Western Digital red insert into its 2 internal bays. ... "
" ... System backups and network storage. ... "
" ... System backups and network storage. ... "
" ... This NAS storage is something I should have done a long time ago. ... "
" ... I currently have two HGST 4TB nas harddrives and love how this thing runs. ... I was able to transfer 3tb worth of Videos and documents in a good amount of time. ... "
Wifi
14vpn, synology, server, home network, gigabit
+86%
-14%
" ... Solid part of my home network. ... "
" ... Solid part of my home network. ... "
" ... You can verify this in the Synology software by reviewing your LAN connection. ... "
" ... You can verify this in the Synology software by reviewing your LAN connection. ... "
" ... Can use VPN connection out of the box (client and server as well). ... "
" ... Can use VPN connection out of the box (client and server as well). ... "
" ... Synology has network storage dialed in. ... "
" ... Synology has network storage dialed in. ... "
Overall performance
12runs, ridiculously, plex, nas, looks
+83%
-17%
" ... fast enough to keep up with my needs. ... "
" ... fast enough to keep up with my needs. ... "
" ... I like having PLEX available without having my whole computer running. ... "
" ... I like having PLEX available without having my whole computer running. ... "
" ... Speeds are pretty quick. ... "
" ... Speeds are pretty quick. ... "
" ... So far runs great ... "
" ... So far runs great ... "
Ports
11usb drives, nas, external drives, 8gb usb, vm
+55%
-45%
" ... When it is assembled (a few minutes after having read the setup guide it was ready) connect it to one of the 1 GB Ethernet port in your router (the user Guide downloaded from the internet says it must be a 1 GB port), connect it to your AC power source using the provided AC adapter and cable , follow the instructions and the interactive user guide that displays on the PC connected to the same Network (mine is wired) you need to used for the setup process, let it download and update the NAS OS (D ... "
" ... When it is assembled (a few minutes after having read the setup guide it was ready) connect it to one of the 1 GB Ethernet port in your router (the user Guide downloaded from the internet says it must be a 1 GB port), connect it to your AC power source using the provided AC adapter and cable , follow the instructions and the interactive user guide that displays on the PC connected to the same Network (mine is wired) you need to used for the setup process, let it download and update the NAS OS (D ... "
" ... A feature I particularly like is the ability to plug in all my other external USB drives and copy them very fast using the Synology file utility without going across the network. ... "
" ... A feature I particularly like is the ability to plug in all my other external USB drives and copy them very fast using the Synology file utility without going across the network. ... "
" ... You can verify this in the Synology software by reviewing your LAN connection. ... "
" ... You can verify this in the Synology software by reviewing your LAN connection. ... "
Capacity
10family, websites, plex, office, network
+100%
" ... Even if you want to build websites or add a network server to your home or small office. ... "
" ... Even if you want to build websites or add a network server to your home or small office. ... "
" ... We had one at my work so I bought one for home. ... "
" ... We had one at my work so I bought one for home. ... "
" ... I bought this for a family member because I thought it would be easy. ... "
" ... I bought this for a family member because I thought it would be easy. ... "
" ... I installed the Plex addon which most TVs support and now have access to my movie collection from anywhere in the house. ... "
" ... I installed the Plex addon which most TVs support and now have access to my movie collection from anywhere in the house. ... "
Features
10synology, surveillance, qnap, learning, impressive
+100%
" ... Synology is a great product for a great price - the features are impressive. ... "
" ... Synology is a great product for a great price - the features are impressive. ... "
" ... I am still learning all of the new features but overall I am very impressed with this product !! ... "
" ... I am still learning all of the new features but overall I am very impressed with this product !! ... "
" ... love the surveillance feature. ... "
" ... love the surveillance feature. ... "
" ... QNAP has more features. ... "
" ... QNAP has more features. ... "
ISP
10ssh, sold, setup, openmediavault, nextcloud
+80%
-20%
" ... access from mobile also. ... "
" ... access from mobile also. ... "
" ... I did have a problem when I first setup this unit. ... "
" ... I did have a problem when I first setup this unit. ... "
" ... With a Gigabit router and networks cards that can handle the speeds . ... "
" ... With a Gigabit router and networks cards that can handle the speeds . ... "
" ... I own both. ... "
" ... I own both. ... "
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Specifications
Performance
Processor Type: Dual Core
Memory
Memory: 2048 GB
Display
Resolution: 4K
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