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Published: 2017-08-03, Author: Rob , review by: stuff.tv
The best OS you'll find in a box like this, Setup is easy as pie, 4K transcoding (mostly) hits the mark
Some file types are a no-go, HDMI would have been nice, No front-facing USBs
If you've built up a huge video collection and haven't yet made the jump to streaming, the DS216play is a handy bit of kit to have around the home. Even if it is coming up on its second birthday, the Synology is still ahead of the NAS game here - stick so...
Can transcode 4K videos to 1080p, Keeps noise to a minimum, Low power consumption, User-friendly interface
Hardware transcoding unavailable to Plex, No front-facing USB port, Lacks HDMI output
The Synology DS216play is a purpose-built NAS solution geared toward multimedia enthusiasts who require 4K hardware transcoding.Priced at around £200 and carrying a familiar aesthetic, the dual-bay unit offers a lot of what's good about a Synology ser...
Abstract: Synology is well known for their NAS devices and past experience has taught us that they offer a great mix of price, performance, and features, across a good range of models. They also have a very robust release process/product roadmap which sees each mod...
Video transcoding and streaming to mobile devices, Simple hardware installation, Good file-transfer performance, Excellent operating system with attractive UI
More expensive than other two-bay NAS units, Picky over 4K video format support
For those looking for a two-bay NAS to store and share video and other multimedia to mobile phones, tablets and other streaming devices – as well as regular computers – the the DS216play is ideal. However, if you don't need its trancoding abilities then t...
Good performance up to and above 110MB/s, Powerful dual-core CPU with H.265 codec support for 4K video transcoding, Complete entertainment hub functionality, Everything you’ll want to backup from and to,
No front USB 3.0 port, No drive bays for easy hot-swap, “Synology’s DS216play offers the whole deal for a small price. A great performance with hardware based enhancements for the core functions make it a great media and backup NAS.”, Thank You, Synology,
PricingAt the time of writing, the Synology DiskStation DS216play can be yours for $299.99 through NewEgg, £199.99 through Overclockers UK, or starting from €244.06 through Geizhals.OverviewThe budget-minded enthusiast will find that the Synology DiskStat...
The fact the DS216play can transcode 4K video, albeit in fairly limited circumstances, is quite an achievement and takes another bite out of the argument that using a small PC is still best if you want maximum flexibility and capability when it comes to s...
Published: 2018-04-02, Author: Bình , review by: topnewreview.com
Abstract: Synology's new ‘Play' brings even more decoding options to those that need themSynology first launched a ‘Play' model back in their x14 series, it was a dual drive NAS box that used the Intel Atom CE5335mm – the same chip that ended up in its four-dri...
Static drive mounting requires opening the box, Limted port selection
The DS216play is quite a bit slower than many like-priced, and even significantly less-expensive NAS boxes. But it's fast enough for the average user, and it's far more versatile, with media features for days, tons of small-business apps, and 4K UHD (...
Price, Fast enough network transfer speeds (with non-encrypted files), Low power consumption (thanks to the highly efficient CPU), Good price/performance ratio, Enhanced multimedia and encoding capabilities (including 4K video streaming through Synology's
Performance with encrypted files and external USB storage, Plex currently doesn't support the hardware-encoding capabilities of the STiH412 SoC, No eSATA port, No SD card slot, Missing a front USB port, Lacks an HDMI port, Cannot format external storage d
The Synology DS216play retails for $250. Price Fast enough network transfer speeds (with non-encrypted files) Low power consumption (thanks to the highly efficient CPU) Good price/performance ratio Enhanced multimedia and encoding capabilities (including...
Good performance overall, Powerful DSM interface, Synology pedigree in reliability and quality
Dual LAN would be nice
Though not as performance driven as some of Synology's other 2-bay NAS solution, the DS216 is still a versatile, feature-rich DiskStation that offers enough power to suit the needs of small and home offices. ...
