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Synology DiskStation DS218

Synology DiskStation DS218
alaScore 92

16 reviews

Nov, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 reviews of Synology DiskStation DS218. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability. The design is also appreciated, but views are divided on the price.

usability, design, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Synology DiskStation DS218 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Chris Finnamore (trustedreviews.com)

Synology DiskStation DS218j

 

A near-perfect NAS for home users. Synology DiskStation DS218j.

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.

Nov, 2017

Expert review by : Simon Crisp (kitguru.net)

Synology DiskStation DS218j 2-bay NAS review

 

We've just recently looked at the latest flagship 4-bay member of Synology's J series of DiskStation We've just recently looked at the latest flagship 4-bay member of Synology's J series of DiskStation NAS units, the DS418j. Now it's the turn of the...

Good overall performance.

Performance drops off when dealing with encrypted files.

Feb, 2018

Expert review by : John R. Delaney (pcmag.com)

Synology DiskStation DS218j

 

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.

Very easy to install and manage. Robust apps. Stylish design. Reasonably priced.

Middling file-transfer performance in testing. Does not come with hard drives.

Bottom Line: 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.

Apr, 2018

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