Synology DS423
Score: 77/100
SSK Portable SSD
Score: 78/100Rankings
The SSK 2TB Portable External SSD combines a high-performance NVMe SSD with a Wi-Fi hotspot, power-bank and rugged aluminum housing, delivering up to 1050 MB/s wired speeds. Its short hotspot battery life and modest wireless throughput limit it as a primary wireless backup solution. Ideal for mobile creatives who need fast local transfers and occasional on-the-go cloud access.
The Synology DiskStation DS423 is a compact 4-bay NAS offering up to 72 TB raw storage with dual 1 GbE ports and a user-friendly DSM OS. Its modest 2 GB RAM and Realtek processor may constrain demanding workloads. Best suited for home users and small offices seeking affordable, low-noise network storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
72 TBbest | 2 TB | |
4best | 1 | |
4best | — | |
1.7 GHzbest | — | |
2 GBbest | — | |
— | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
— | 1,000 MB/sbest | |
2best | 2best |
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| Attribute | | |
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Storage(3) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 72 TB | 2 TB |
Drive Bays | 4 | 1 |
RAID Support | true | false |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Ethernet Ports | 2 | 1 |
Security(1) | ||
Supported Protocols | SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, SSH, SNMP, VPN | Samba, DLNA |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.18 kg | kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 16.76 x 18.39 x 22.86 cm cm | 2.11×9.09×13.21 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the DS423 for its intuitive DSM operating system, robust Btrfs snapshot protection, and quiet, compact form factor, positioning it as a solid entry-level NAS for home and small-office use.
Everyday users praise the DS423's easy-to-use DSM interface, low noise level, and small size, highlighting its suitability for family media libraries and basic backup tasks.
Professional reviewers highlight the SSK F200 as a highly versatile portable SSD that adds Wi-Fi hotspot and NAS capabilities to a fast NVMe drive. They commend its wired throughput, dual USB interfaces, and plug-and-play simplicity, noting it excels for creatives and mobile professionals who need rapid local transfers and on-the-go cloud access. However, they caution that the short 2-hour hotspot battery and modest wireless speeds make it less suitable as a primary wireless backup solution.
Everyday users value the ease of connecting via the auto-SSID, the convenience of charging phones, and the ability to share large files wirelessly after a single USB copy. The dominant complaints revolve around the limited hotspot battery life and the extra steps required to configure Wi-Fi through an app, with several users wishing for longer wireless operation and smoother internet pass-through.
“Battery drains in ~2 hours on hotspot, forcing plugged-in use”
