Synology BeeStation 4TB
Score: 48/100
Synology DS425+
Score: 65/100Rankings
The DS425+ is a 4-bay NAS with 2.5 GbE networking and dual M.2 slots, offering quiet operation and DSM 7.2+ features, aimed at home offices and small businesses.
The BeeStation BST150-4T is a plug-and-play personal cloud NAS with built-in 4 TB storage and on-device AI for photo organization. It excels in simplicity and privacy but offers no RAID, media server functions, or expandability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 TB | 80 TBbest | |
1 | 4best | |
1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
1 GB | 2 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 7.85 Wbest | 28.25 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 21.6 dBbest |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | DSM 7.2+ |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | Realtek RTD1619B | Intel Celeron J4125 |
System Memory (GB) | 1 GB | 2 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 7.85 W | 28.25 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.82 kg | 2.18 kg |
Power Supply Type | 36W AC adapter | External 90W AC adapter |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 4 TB | 80 TB |
Drive Bays | 1 | 4 |
RAID Support | None | SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" HDD | 3.5"/2.5" SATA |
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Professional reviewers praise the BeeStation for its ultra-simple QR-code setup, AI-driven photo organization, and solid SMB file sharing performance, but criticize the lack of media server functions, iSCSI, and extensibility.
Everyday users love the quick setup, AI photo tagging, and subscription-free private cloud, while common complaints focus on the absence of media streaming, audible HDD noise, and the fixed 4 TB limit.
Professional reviewers consider the DS425+ an evolutionary update that modernizes networking with 2.5 GbE and adds dual M.2 slots, but they caution that the aging J4125 processor and limited memory cap its performance for demanding virtualization or transcoding tasks.
Everyday users appreciate the silent, "library-quiet" operation and the speed boost from 2.5 GbE, finding the setup straightforward and the DSM interface user-friendly, while noting the lack of 10 GbE and occasional instability with the USB-C expansion.
“Set up in under 5 minutes-just scan, plug in, and go.”
“Wish it could stream movies-I expected Plex support.”
“I love the private, subscription-free cloud and AI photo tagging.”
