NAS

The Acemagic N3A is a mini PC and NAS hybrid that has been newly presented. It features an old AMD processor that can smoothly handle day-to-day tasks, and the system has four SATA drive bays and two M.2 SSD slots.

Provider routers are convenient—but that’s exactly their biggest problem. Poor Wi-Fi coverage, limited control, questionable privacy, and technical limitations are everyday issues for many users. In this new series, I’ll gradually replace my provider’s all-in-one device (the Vodafone Station) with a modular setup using an OpenWRT router, access point, and switch. In part 1, I’ll explain why I’m taking this approach and how the project is structured.

The DXP4800 Pro is a new NAS designed for storing large amounts of data. It also supports SSDs and comes with very quick Ethernet connectivity.

Orico’s two new NAS devices are supposed to stand out with built-in AI features and a sleek metal case that still allows quick drive access thanks to a magnetic front cover.

UnifyDrive has now made the UC250 and UC450 Pro NAS systems available for purchase. Priced at $399 and $1,499 respectively, the two NAS systems target both the affordable and high-end segments, offering features that match their respective price brackets.

Minisforum has formally launched the N5 Air, an affordable NAS with five HDD bays. There are three M.2 slots, and the maximum storage support is 144 TB. The starting price is $499.

Seagate has unveiled 32TB hard drives in its Exos, IronWolf Pro, and SkyHawk AI lines. All utilize Mozaic 3+ HAMR (heat assisted magnetic recording) technologies coupled with CMR (conventional magnetic recording) to achieve high data densities.

The Minisforum N5 Air is a newly launched network-attached storage device that can also function as a conventional mini-PC. It features an AMD APU and supports high-speed network connectivity.

With the QXG-100G2SF-BCM, QNAP has launched a new network expansion card that is particularly fast. It provides 2 x 100 Gbps via compatible QSFP28 transceivers or a Direct Attached Cable, neither of which is included in the $999 MSRP.

The Minisforum N5 Max is a new network storage device that can also be used as a mini PC and promises high performance in both roles. It supports fast network connections and additional SSDs can also be installed.

Beelink has now launched its new network-attached storage (NAS) solution globally. Available in a variety of configurations, with more to come, the Beelink ME Pro starts at just over $350 and offers up to 72 TB of storage across five drive bays.

Beelink has launched a new NAS solution that can hold up to five drives at once. Offering a combined 72 TB of storage, the Beelink ME Pro will be released globally too.

The modular design of the Beelink ME Pro NAS has been showcased in a new teaser video. This system, which can also double as a mini PC, comes with a drawer-style slot, which allows users to swap between AMD, Intel, and ARM-based main boards.

I find the idea of self-hosting fascinating. I read about it regularly, and as someone who reviews PC hardware, I’m practically surrounded by ideal conditions—and gear—to finally get started. I’ve even tested devices that would be perfect for it. Yet despite thinking about it constantly, I still haven’t fully committed. Why?

StationPC launched the PocketCloud portable NAS earlier this year via Kickstarter. It can now be purchased via Amazon and the company's official website.

The Beelink ME Pro has been teased as a new NAS that's touted as 50% smaller than competing systems. It will be available in two-bay and four-bay HDD models and sport an unibody design to offer more internal space without increasing the size.

The Youyeetoo NestDisk is a newly introduced mini PC that can function like a NAS. It has a palm-sized form factor that’s powered by the Intel N150 with support for up to four SSDs. The launch price is $198.06.

Ubiquiti has announced a new WiFi router that is quite advanced from a technical perspective. It utilizes three WiFi bands, sports a 5G cellular module for SIM and eSIM, and even has local storage for UniFi apps.

The UnifyDrive UT2 is still enjoying a Black Friday price cut. Thanks to this deal, the portable NAS with built-in battery is currently down to $399, which matches its early-bird pricing.

The recently unveiled Jonsbo N6 NAS chassis is now available for purchase in China. Priced at just under $100, the NAS chassis utilizes the mATX standard and features room for a whopping nine 3.5" drives with hot-swap functionality.

The Asustor Lockerstor Gen2+ is the latest NAS system from the reputed brand, boasting up to six drive bays and four M.2 slots which can house up to a whopping 212 TB of storage. However, the NAS is powered by a rather old quad-core Intel CPU, which isn't ideal.

IceWhale, the company behind ZimaBoard and more, is joining the Black Friday rush with discounts of up to 40 percent across its lineup. Among other deals, buyers can save 20 percent on a ZimaBlade or ZimaCube. Orders ship within 72 hours.

Qnap's new QSW-M7230-2X4F24T top-of-rack switch is designed to connect network racks to the outside world and neighboring racks. A maximum of two 100GbE QSFP slots are available, but the remaining ports are also powerful despite the compact housing, as the switch can also handle 10GbE including PoE++.

Xiaomi is reportedly working on a NAS, which is rumored to launch in 2025, alongside the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. A recent report shares that the device will offer broad compatibility and focus on ease of use.

More bandwidth for desktops and laptops: Qnap introduced a network adapter called QNA-UC25G2SF at its world tour 2025 in Germany. The external device can be easily connected via USB4, but it requires a lot of power through USB Type-C.

Jonsbo’s N6 NAS chassis takes a straightforward approach to high-capacity storage in a compact form. It supports nine drives and M-ATX motherboards, allowing users to build a capable NAS or small workstation without unnecessary bulk.

Ugreen has launched two new NAS systems - the DXP4800S and DXP4800 Pro - with affordable price tags. Although the products are not available internationally just yet, their specifications have been detailed to give international customers an idea of what to expect in the event of a global rollout.

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The Minisforum N5 Pro is the world's first AI NAS and received the Innovation Award at IFA 2025. With the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX PRO 370, DDR5 RAM, PCIe SSDs, and many expansion options, including a PCIe x16 slot, the system combines mini PC power and NAS functionality to create a powerful, efficient AI platform.

Ubiquiti has announced two new uninterruptible power supplies under the Unifi UPS brand. One unit is designed as a desktop tower, while the other is made for racks. Prices for these devices, which can be integrated into Unifi, start at $159.

QNAP has announced three new network-attaches storage devices with the QuNAS branding. Offering up to eight drive bays, the Core 3 N355-powered systems should offer decent performance without breaking the bank

CheckMag RomM is a self-hosted solution for managing and maintaining your ROM collection. With save state support, metadata scraping and RetroAchievements, it will let you play nearly everything up to PSX from a web browser. Here's how to get started.

A new kit transforms the Raspberry Pi 5 into a proper network storage system. The so-called Pironman kit should make it pretty easy to build a NAS based on the Raspberry Pi 5, and it even sports a very quick Ethernet port.

CheckMag One of the best features of Google Photos is the ability to pull your treasured memories into a screensaver on your Android TV or tablet. But for those who prefer self-hosted solutions, here are 3 ways to set up a screensaver to stream photos from your NAS.

The QNAP DA Drive Analyzer software has improved AI-powered drive failure prediction, outperforming traditional S.M.A.R.T. diagnostics. Trained on real-world data across multiple drive models, it helps NAS users protect critical data from data loss.

A new N5 Mini project delivers a fully 3D-printable, open-source NAS enclosure - letting users build and customize affordable, compact network storage using standard mini-PCs and components.

A not-so-well-known company, MaiYunda, has introduced a new affordable NAS with support for up to 112 TB of storage. The starting price of the system is currently $345 on AliExpress.

The Minisforum N5 Pro is finally available to order. Launching with a moderate launch discount, the N5 Pro features eight storage slots, 10 Gigabit LAN, OCuLink and supports ECC DDR5 RAM paired with AMD's powerful Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU.

Minisforum is now offering the N5 globally as an AMD Ryzen-powered network-attached storage solution. Unusually, the company has opted for an APU whose existence AMD does not acknowledge outside China.

The Minisforum N5 Pro is a new network-attached storage device that combines an AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 APU with up to 96 GB of DDR5 RAM, 144 TB of storage and an OCuLink port for eGPU expansion. Measuring 199 x 202 x 252 mm, the NAS also features a PCIe x16 slot and 10 Gbps LAN.

Losing or being unable to access important data is certainly frustrating, but it’s even more frustrating when it happens intentionally. This recently happened to a user who uploaded his most important files and photos to Microsoft OneDrive, and was subsequently locked out.

UnifyDrive has launched the battery-powered UT2 portable hard drive with up to 16 TB of internal storage, featuring an 8-core Rockchip RK3588C SoC, automatic camera card backups with AI-powered indexing, built-in NAS for seamless wireless sharing, and video playback for AR glasses.

The Beelink ME mini launched as the company's first multi-OS-supported NAS in China in April 2025. Now, the company has introduced it to the global market. This Intel N150 system with up to 6 NVMe SSD slots currently starts at $329.

The Minisforum N5 and N5 Pro are new network attached storage (NAS) devices powered by the AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 and up to 128 GB of DDR5 RAM. Also equipped with five storage slots, PCIe x16 and OCuLink, the pair measure a mere 199 × 202 × 252 mm.

Earlier in March 2025, Beelink announced that it would enter the NAS market with the introduction of the ME series mini PCs. The first product of the line is now here, and it's called the ME mini, which has support for up to 24 TB of NVMe storage.

The Aoostar WTR Max made its first debut in China, and while the company didn't reveal much about the NAS back then, it has now made the system available to pre-order. It packs the Ryzen 7 Pro 8845HS, and the barebone version costs $699.