Best NAS Drive in Australia 2026: 8 Picks for Home Backup and Media

What is the best NAS drive in Australia right now?

The best overall NAS here is the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro, a four bay box listed with an Intel Core i3 CPU, 8GB DDR5 RAM and 10GbE plus 2.5GbE ports. It is rated 4.5 from 123 ratings on Amazon AU. Every NAS on this page is sold diskless, so drives are extra.

NAS stands for network attached storage. It is a small computer with its own processor and memory that holds drives and sits on your home network, so phones and computers can save files to it and stream from it. Diskless means it is sold without storage drives, which are hard drives on the bay models and M.2 NVMe SSDs on the TERRAMASTER F8 SSD Plus, and each title here says Diskless. A USB flash drive for quick file transfers suits one off copies between two computers.

A NAS is one copy of your files, so keep a second backup somewhere else. This page compares eight Amazon AU listings on bays, processor, memory, network ports and seller, using each listing's title, bullet points and product information table. The Synology DS225+ and two Asustor listings have a dated note in their own sections.

The quick answer: eight NAS listings compared

Short on time? Start with the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro, the best overall NAS here, then use the table to match bays, processor, network ports and seller to your jobs. Every listing is sold diskless, so drives are extra. Two Asustor listings have a dated note in their own sections.

• Docker and virtual machines: UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro, whose listing names support for both.
• Beginner setup: UGREEN NASync DH2300, whose title says it is for beginners and home users and whose bullets list NFC tap to connect.
• Synology Drive sync: Synology DS223J, with 4.5 from 1,243 ratings, the most of the eight listings.
• Four bays and 32GB of RAM: TERRAMASTER F4-424 Pro, listed with an eight core Intel Core i3-N305.
• All SSD: TERRAMASTER F8 SSD Plus, with eight M.2 NVMe slots and a 10GbE port.
• Synology HDD list: Synology DS225+ (has a dated note), where compatible Synology HDDs are required.

How we pick NAS drives

We used two sources for each of the eight NAS units: the Amazon AU listing, meaning its title, bullet points and product information table, and the maker's own wording shown on that listing in its description and brand content. Specs come from the maker's bullet points and the product information on each listing. We do not run a lab and we have not bench tested any of these NAS units.

• Type. Every card is a NAS unit sold diskless. A storage drive, meaning a hard drive or an M.2 NVMe SSD, goes inside a NAS, so it is not a card here.
• Ratings and sellers. The rating, the rating count and the seller are copied from the listing. Where the listing shows no seller, we say so.
• Specs read off the listing. Bays, processor, memory and network ports come from each listing's title, bullets and product information table. Where one listing gives a spec two ways, we name both.
• Dated notes. A listing that could not be bought carries a dated note in its own section, and the overseas listing carries a dated import sentence.

Last checked: 23 October 2026.

Best overall: UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro 4 Bay NAS

The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro is the best overall NAS on this page for a home that wants one box to do several jobs. Its listing gives an Intel Core i3 with 6 cores and 8 threads, 8GB of DDR5 RAM expandable to 96GB, and support for Docker and Virtual Machines. The title and bullets name one i3 model, while the A+ comparison table under this listing names a different i3 model, so we name no model number. It shows 4.5 from 123 ratings on Amazon AU, sold by UGREEN GROUP LIMITED AU and shipped by Amazon.

The network ports are the headline: the bullets list dual high speed ports (10GbE and 2.5GbE) reaching up to 1.25GB/s. The title lists four drive bays, two M.2 NVMe slots, a built in 128GB SSD and 4K HDMI. The bullets say the dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots can be used as a high speed cache or storage pool, and they list RAID options (0, 1, 5, 10). The listing describes a unibody aluminum chassis and a multi zone cooling system, with a system fan, a dedicated drive bay fan and a magnetic dust filter, to maintain stable performance under 24/7 operation.

On software, the bullets say the UGOS Pro operating system integrates a media center, photo management, cloud sync and downloads, and that the AI photo album recognizes faces, scenes and content with all AI processing on device. Docker and Virtual Machines support is listed for running personal websites, smart home hubs or private development environments. The product information table lists a power adapter with the unit. The listing does not say which plug it has, so confirm the plug before you order.

It suits a household that wants a private cloud for photos and files plus room to run apps. If you would rather have a small desktop computer than storage, see our mini PC guide.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

It is sold diskless, so you buy the drives separately. The listing gives its capacity two ways: the bullets say 144TB (4x HDD + 2x M.2 SSD), while the product information table gives a hard drive size of 136 TB, so check the figure that matters to you. The bullets list RAID options (0, 1, 5, 10) for flexibility between capacity, speed and protection, and a NAS is still one copy of your files, so keep a second backup of anything you cannot replace.

Synology DiskStation DS225+ 2 Bay NAS

The Synology DiskStation DS225+ is a two bay NAS listed with an Intel Celeron CPU and 2GB of RAM, rated 4.4 from 214 ratings on Amazon AU. The bullets describe it as a powerful two bay, all round storage solution for small businesses. It is sold diskless, so drives are extra.

On 23 October 2026 the listing showed Amazon Germany as shipper and seller, with the notice "Imports from Germany may differ from local products. Additional terms apply." This listing is an Amazon Germany import; an Australian plug and Australian market suitability have not been confirmed. The listing's own dispatch wording is "Usually dispatched within 6 to 7 months".

The title lists 1x 2.5GbE, 1x 1GbE and 2X USB 3.2 ports, and the bullets list 2GB DDR4 onboard memory expandable up to 6GB. The bullets also cover organizing and streaming music, video and photo collections across your devices, and Snapshot Replication to back up critical data. For cameras, they list a maximum of 25 IP cameras, with two free camera licenses included and additional licenses needed beyond that.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The first bullet says compatible Synology HDDs are required and points you to the Synology Products Compatibility List online, so check it before buying drives. Because it is an import, the plug and market suitability are unconfirmed, and the dispatch wording above is long.

Asustor Drivestor 2 Pro Gen2 AS3302T v2

Could not be bought on 23 October 2026: the listing showed no buy box and no seller. The listing shows 4.5 from 170 ratings on Amazon AU, and it is sold diskless.

The title lists a 2 bay NAS with a 1.7GHz quad core CPU, a 2.5GbE port and 2GB DDR4 RAM, and the bullets name a Realtek RTD1619B 1.7GHz quad core processor. They describe smooth transcoding of 4K videos, Wake on LAN and Wake on WAN, Btrfs and iSCSI snapshots, and tool free installation.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

It has a dated note and is sold diskless, so drives would be bought separately.

UGREEN NASync DH2300 2 Bay NAS

The UGREEN NASync DH2300 is a two bay NAS whose title says it is for beginners and home users. The listing shows 4.6 from 26 ratings on Amazon AU, sold by UGREEN GROUP LIMITED AU and shipped by Amazon. Twenty six ratings is a small base, so treat the score as an early signal.

The bullets list tap to connect setup with NFC, and say you can set up the NAS in minutes and reach it from Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, web browsers and smart TVs. They describe AI photo management that organizes photos by faces, scenes and locations and removes duplicates, and 4K Ultra HD output over HDMI, with a note that an HDMI cable is not included. The product information table gives 8 core RK3576, 1GbE and 4GB LPDDR4X, and lists a 2 Year Manufacturer warranty.

The bullets say No Monthly Fees with a one time purchase. The box contents listed are 1 NASync DH2300, 1 user manual, 1 power adapter, 1 CAT 6 Ethernet cable, and 1 set of screws with a screwdriver. The listing does not say the adapter has an Australian plug, so confirm the plug before you order. If you want Docker and virtual machines, the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro listing names support for both.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

It is sold diskless, so drives are extra, and the HDMI cable is not included. The product information table lists a single 1GbE port, so it has a slower network connection than the 2.5GbE and 10GbE models here. Its 26 ratings are the fewest of the eight cards.

Synology DiskStation DS223J 2 Bay NAS

The Synology DiskStation DS223J is a two bay NAS with a Realtek RTD1619B, 1GB of DDR4 RAM and a single 1GbE port in its title. The listing shows 4.5 from 1,243 ratings on Amazon AU, the most ratings of the eight cards. Its capture shows a seller named on the listing and no import notice.

The bullets describe a private data cloud for file management and sharing across all platforms, data kept in sync between two Synology systems with Synology Drive, file self healing, data snapshots and cloning, and flexible monitoring tools. The title lists 2 x USB3.2 and a 2 Yr Wty. The product information table lists a 36 TB storage volume, a warranty description of 2 years, and an AC power cord and adapter in the box contents.

The bullets are about storage, sync and snapshots, not about media or app use. If you plan heavier jobs, compare its 1GB of RAM with the 8GB listed on the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro and the 32GB listed on the TERRAMASTER F4-424 Pro.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

It is sold diskless, so drives are extra. It lists one 1GbE port, against the 2.5GbE port on the Synology DS225+, so its network connection is slower than that two bay.

TERRAMASTER F4-424 Pro 4 Bay NAS

The TERRAMASTER F4-424 Pro is a four bay NAS listed with a Core i3-N305 8 core, 8 thread CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM and two 2.5GbE ports. The listing shows 4.3 from 61 ratings on Amazon AU, sold by TerraMaster and shipped by Amazon. The title and bullets position it for business use, and the bullets name small and medium sized business users.

The bullets list a CPU at 3.8GHz (turbo), an integrated UHD GPU at 1.25GHz, 32GB DDR5 4800MHz memory (non ECC, non upgradable, while the A+ feature navigation also shows a RAM Upgradable heading), dual 2.5G Ethernet ports and dual M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching. They give a linear data transmission speed of 283 MB/s (tested with NAS dedicated HDDs 18TB x 4, RAID 0) and say Link Aggregation offers a network bandwidth up to 5 Gb. Dual USB 3.2 10Gbps interfaces and RAID types including RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, Single and TRAID are also listed.

The listing also names a tool free hard disk tray, a Push Lock design that secures inserted hard disks, special sound absorbing panels to minimize noise, and backup applications called Centralized Backup, Duple Backup, Snapshot, CloudSync and TFM Backup.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The bullets and the A+ comparison column for this listing give the 32GB of memory as non upgradable, while the A+ feature navigation has a RAM Upgradable heading, so we cannot say whether memory can be added and you should choose by what you need today. It is sold diskless, so drives are extra, and the listing wording is aimed at business users, so read its specs against your own jobs.

Asustor Drivestor 2 Gen 2 AS1202T 2 Bay NAS

Could not be bought on 23 October 2026: the listing showed no buy box and no seller. The listing shows 4.4 from 52 ratings on Amazon AU, and it is sold diskless.

The title lists a 2 bay NAS with a quad core 1.7GHz CPU, a 2.5GbE port, 1GB DDR4 and 3 USB 3.0 ports. The bullets name a Realtek RTD1619B 1.7GHz quad core processor with smooth transcoding of 4K videos, and say Asustor's App Central can install media server apps such as Plex Media Server, UPnP Media Server and OwnTone. They also list Wake on LAN and Wake on WAN, a Snapshot Center, a quick installation guide and drive trays that use thumb screws.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

It has a dated note. The bullets say hard drives are not included and to check Asustor's website for the hard drive compatibility list, so drives are a separate purchase.

TERRAMASTER F8 SSD Plus 8 Bay NAS

The TERRAMASTER F8 SSD Plus is an all SSD NAS with eight M.2 bays, listed with a Core i3 8 core, 8 thread CPU, 16GB of DDR5 RAM and a 10GbE port. The listing shows 4.2 from 46 ratings on Amazon AU, sold by TerraMaster and shipped by Amazon. Its title calls it palm sized, and the bullets say it is about the size of a paperback book.

The bullets list a Core i3-N305 8 core, 8 thread processor with a turbo frequency of up to 3.4GHz, 16GB of DDR5 4800MHz memory and a 10Gbps Ethernet port with a transfer speed of up to 1024MB/s. It supports eight M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs, each up to 8TB, for a total capacity of 64TB. The listing says standby noise levels are below 19dB, with heat sinks on each SSD and silent fans, and that SSD installation or memory expansion can be completed in 2 minutes with the tool free design.

The bullets describe it as designed for both small business and home users, and it comes with the TerraMaster Business Backup Suite (BBS), which includes Centralized Backup, TerraSync, Duple Backup, CloudSync and Snapshot.

Flaws but not dealbreakers

The listing is for M.2 NVMe SSDs only, and it is sold diskless, so you buy up to eight SSDs separately.

Which hard drives go in a NAS?

Compatible storage drives are bought separately because every NAS here is sold diskless, and that means hard drives for the bay models and M.2 NVMe SSDs for the F8 SSD Plus. The listings point to maker compatibility lists: the Synology DS225+ bullets say compatible Synology HDDs are required.

The Asustor Drivestor 2 Gen 2 AS1202T (has a dated note) bullets say hard drives are not included and to check Asustor's compatibility list.

We do not list drives as cards.

All eight titles end in Diskless. The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro bullets give 4x HDD plus 2x M.2 SSD, and the TERRAMASTER F8 SSD Plus takes eight M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs, which are not hard drives. Before you buy drives, open the maker's compatibility list for your model and match it to the bays your NAS has.

What should you look for when buying a NAS?

Look at bays, processor, memory, network ports, whether the NAS is sold diskless, and who sells it. The listings differ widely: RAM runs from 1GB on the DS223J to 32GB on the F4-424 Pro, and ports run from one 1GbE to a 10GbE. Match those figures to what you plan to run.

• Number of bays. The units here have two bays (the DS225+, DH2300, DS223J and two Asustor models with dated notes), four bays (the DXP4800 Pro and F4-424 Pro) or eight M.2 SSD bays (the F8 SSD Plus). More bays mean more capacity, and RAID options such as 0, 1, 5 and 10 on the DXP4800 Pro listing trade capacity against protection.
• Processor and RAM. The table below sets out the listed memory. Compare it with the jobs you want: Docker and virtual machines are named on the DXP4800 Pro listing, while the DS223J bullets are about file sync and snapshots.
• Network speed. The DS223J and DH2300 list a single 1GbE port, the DS225+ lists 2.5GbE plus 1GbE, the F4-424 Pro lists two 2.5GbE ports, and the DXP4800 Pro and F8 SSD Plus list 10GbE. A faster port helps only if your router and computer support the same speed.
• Software. The listings name different software: UGOS Pro on the DXP4800 Pro, Synology Drive on the DS223J and the TerraMaster Business Backup Suite on the F8 SSD Plus.
• Diskless and seller. Every listing here is sold diskless, so budget for drives. Read the seller line too: the DS225+ (has a dated note) carries its seller details in its own section.
• Backup. A NAS is one copy of your files, and RAID is not a backup, so keep a second backup.

Which NAS listing matches which job?

Match the listing to the job, not to the longest spec list. Photo backup, file sync, Docker apps, media and all SSD storage each point to a different listing here, and each claim below comes from that listing's own title, bullets or product information table. Every one is sold diskless, so drives are extra.

• Photo backup. The UGREEN NASync DH2300 bullets say smart AI organizes photos by faces, scenes and locations and removes duplicates. The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro bullets say its AI photo album recognizes faces, scenes and content, with all AI processing happening on device.
• File sync and snapshots. The Synology DS223J bullets list Synology Drive sync between two Synology systems, file self healing and data snapshots. The Synology DS225+ bullets list Snapshot Replication.
• Apps and virtual machines. The DXP4800 Pro bullets name support for Docker and Virtual Machines. The TERRAMASTER F4-424 Pro lists dual M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching.
• Media. The DS225+ bullets cover organizing and streaming music, video and photo collections across your devices, and the DH2300 bullets list 4K Ultra HD output over HDMI.
• All SSD storage. The TERRAMASTER F8 SSD Plus supports eight M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs, each up to 8TB, for a total capacity of 64TB.

What do the listings say about noise, cooling and ports?

Noise and cooling matter for a box that runs all day, so here is what three of the listings say. The TERRAMASTER F8 SSD Plus lists standby noise below 19dB, the F4-424 Pro lists sound absorbing panels, and the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro lists a multi zone cooling system for 24/7 operation.

On ports, the DS225+ title lists 2X USB 3.2, the DS223J title lists 2 x USB3.2, and the F4-424 Pro bullets list dual USB 3.2 10Gbps interfaces. Compare these with the network ports above, because USB ports do not change how fast your phones and computers reach the NAS over your home network.

On backup software, the F4-424 Pro bullets name Centralized Backup, Duple Backup, Snapshot, CloudSync and TFM Backup, the F8 SSD Plus comes with the TerraMaster Business Backup Suite, and the DS223J bullets name Synology Drive. Whichever you choose, the software only helps if a second copy of your files exists somewhere else.

NAS or external drive for home backups

An external drive plugs into one computer, while a NAS sits on your home network. The DH2300 bullets say you can reach it from Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, web browsers and smart TVs. If you only need to back up one computer, our portable SSD guide for single computer backups covers that option, and a NAS is still one copy of your files, so keep a second backup.

How do you set up and look after a NAS?

Fit compatible storage drives that match the maker's compatibility list (M.2 NVMe SSDs for the F8 SSD Plus), connect the NAS to your router by Ethernet, then follow the maker's own setup guide. Keep a second copy of your files, because a NAS is one copy and RAID is not a backup.

The DH2300 listing says you can set it up in minutes.

A NAS suits you if you have several devices to back up and want to avoid monthly storage fees; the DH2300 bullets say No Monthly Fees with a one time purchase. The downsides are that it needs power and a network connection, so access stops if either is off, and its capacity is limited by its number of drive bays. The DXP4800 Pro bullets describe a multi zone cooling system for 24/7 operation, so place any NAS somewhere with airflow and out of direct heat. Finally, test that you can restore a file before you rely on it. A backup you have never restored is only a hopeful guess.

What accessories will you also want?

Plan for compatible storage drives first, because every NAS here is sold diskless: drives that match the maker's compatibility list for the bay models, and M.2 NVMe SSDs for the TERRAMASTER F8 SSD Plus. After that, the useful extras are an Ethernet cable, a switch that matches your NAS port speed, and a surge protected power board.

The DH2300 box lists a CAT 6 Ethernet cable, so check each box's contents.

• Storage drives. The most important add on, since every NAS here is sold diskless. For the bay models, check the maker's compatibility list; the DS225+ bullets say compatible Synology HDDs are required. The F8 SSD Plus takes M.2 NVMe SSDs and not hard drives.
• A UPS (uninterruptible power supply). A UPS gives a NAS time to shut down if the power drops. It is optional.
• A 2.5GbE or faster switch. If your NAS has a fast port, a switch with matching ports lets you use that speed. The DXP4800 Pro lists 10GbE and 2.5GbE ports, and the F4-424 Pro lists two 2.5GbE ports.
• Ethernet cables. A CAT 6 cable comes in the DH2300 box; check the contents of the others.
• An M.2 NVMe SSD for cache. On units with M.2 slots, an SSD can be used as cache: the DXP4800 Pro bullets say its dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSD slots can be used as a high speed cache, and the F4-424 Pro lists dual M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching.
• A surge protector. Protect the whole setup from spikes with a surge protected power board. A plain board with no real Joule rating only splits the socket and does not absorb anything.
• An external USB drive. Handy for a quick offline copy of your most precious files, which supports the second backup rule.

Frequently asked questions about NAS drives

What are the best NAS companies?

The makers on this page are UGREEN, Synology, Asustor and TerraMaster, with two listings each. Each listing gives its own processor, memory, ports and bay count, so compare those rather than the badge. We name a seller where the listing shows one, and two Asustor listings have a dated note.

How does a NAS work?

A NAS is a box with its own processor and memory that holds storage drives and connects to your router. Phones and computers on your network save files to it and stream from it. Every box here ships diskless, so drives are bought separately, and a NAS is one copy of your files, so keep a second backup.

How long will HDD last in NAS?

We do not give a lifespan number for NAS drives. What the listings do say is that every NAS here is sold diskless, so drives are a separate purchase. Check the maker's compatibility list for your NAS, and keep a second backup of anything you cannot replace.

What is the best 2 bay NAS for home use?

Of the two bay NAS units on this page, the Synology DS223J has the most ratings, 4.5 from 1,243 on Amazon AU. The UGREEN NASync DH2300 is rated 4.6 from 26 ratings and lists tap to connect setup with NFC. The Synology DS225+ has a dated note in its own section.

What is the best NAS for home use in 2026?

The best overall here is the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro, a four bay with an Intel Core i3 CPU, 8GB DDR5 RAM, one 10GbE and one 2.5GbE port, rated 4.5 from 123 ratings on Amazon AU and sold by UGREEN GROUP LIMITED AU. It is sold diskless, so you add your own drives.

Is Synology still the best NAS?

It depends on what you need. Synology has two cards here: the DS223J, rated 4.5 from 1,243 ratings, and the DS225+, which has a dated note. UGREEN and TerraMaster list Intel Core i3 processors on their larger models. Compare the listed processor, memory, bays and network ports, then pick the one that matches your jobs.

Should I buy a NAS for home?

A NAS suits you if you want one place on your home network for backups, photos and media instead of a monthly cloud fee. It needs drives bought separately, power and a network connection, and it is still one copy of your files, so keep a second backup somewhere else.

What is a good NAS system for home use?

A good home NAS matches the job. For smartphone backups, the UGREEN NASync DH2300 listing says ideal for smartphone backups. For Docker, virtual machines and 4K HDMI output, the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro lists a Core i3 and 8GB DDR5 RAM. Check bays, memory and ports on each listing.

What shouldn't go on NAS?

We do not give a list of things to keep off a NAS. One rule we do give: a NAS is one copy of your files, so never keep the only copy of photos or documents you cannot replace on it. Keep a second backup on a separate drive or service.

Complete the smart home setup

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About the author

Anish Puri founded NestPath in 2026 after going through the Australian first home buyer process. NestPath focuses on Australian first home buyers because the existing review sites are American, generic, or both. Anish handles editorial selection across the homeowner hub. Reach out: hello@nestpath.com.au