UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus vs Synology BeeStation

Buy the UGREEN DH4300 Plus if you want a real NAS: four bays, 8GB of RAM, an 8-core CPU and 2.5GbE make it far more capable for backups, media and multiple users. Buy the Synology BeeStation if you want a simple personal cloud with almost no setup and a single fixed drive. The UGREEN is the stronger long-term platform; the BeeStation is the easier first step, and owners say it is simple but shallow on features.

• Choose the UGREEN DH4300 Plus if you plan to grow your storage, run multiple users or apps, and want fast 2.5GbE transfers.
• Choose the Synology BeeStation if you want a preconfigured personal cloud for photos and files with minimal setup and no RAID to manage.