UGREEN NASync DXP2800 2-Bay Desktop NAS, Intel N100 Quad-core CPU, 8GB DDR5 RAM, 2.5GbE, 2 * M.2 NVMe Slots, 4K HDMI, Network Attached Storage (Diskless)

If you are new to using NAS, this is the one. I've used Terramaster, Asustor and Synology but the Ugreen NAS is far and away the easiest to set up and use. The software is intuitive and seems to be bug free, there are also lots of tutorials on line to help during set up. Yes, you will need to buy hard disks or SSDs for it, but that goes for all NAS enclosures. Installing all the parts is a doddle. I also recommend installing an M.2 NVME to increase speed. The Intel N100 quad core chip has more than coped with every task I've asked of it.The enclosure comes well packaged and padded and as soon as you take it out of the box, you know it's a quality product,I've bought other Ugreen PC accessories in the past and they have all worked flawlessly. After buying and using this NAS, Ugreen will be my "go to" supplier for networking components.

I’ve been using this for a few weeks now and it’s been exactly what I was looking for. Setup was straightforward once I figured out the network access (tip: set up your DDNS and WireGuard early). The system is snappy, file sync is reliable across Mac Studio, MacBook, and iPads, and Docker support is a major win.The build quality is solid — clean metal casing, good thermal management, and it runs quietly even with 2 HDDs installed. Web interface is decent, though not quite as polished as Synology DSM — but more flexible in many ways.For anyone wanting a pro-level home or small-office NAS without going full QNAP/Synology, this is a serious contender. Especially for developers or file-heavy workflows.

I've wanted something that acts as both a day to day storage and backup for photos and phone data which is why I delved into NAS. After looking at synologys offerings I was disappointed as even the most basic versions were expensive and seemingly quite cheap quality and so I was put off.Then one day I saw Ugreen, a brand I have come to love launched a Kickstarter for a NAS line up. I was annoyed they were only available to Germany and the US but I assumed one day they would do international and now they have. I immediately grabbed the 2800 and a couple 4tb nas drives and have it all setup in RAID 1 and I have to say that there are very few things that I can complain about.Pro's:- Very good build quality, almost entirely made of thick aluminium with no creaks or loose parts.- Great design as it's somewhat futuristic (An item from the Halo universe comes to mind)- I/O offerings are great on the back and front, with USB-A & C 2.0/3.2, HMDI and 2.5gb ethernet.- Software is clean and easy to use providing all the important features for users use cases.- The mobile app feels similar to the desktop version and works just as well- The TV app available from the NASync website is again clean and picked up the NAS instantly providing it's video contents straight away without any hassle and showcases the films very nicely.Cons:- The CPU even under a light workload (around 20-30%) likes to hover around the 72 degree mark which is hotter than I would expect it to be. This however does not affect drive temperatures which stay around 30/35 degrees.- Due to the high CPU temps it's means the exhaust fan will ramp up and down to vent the heat and it does so quite aggressively, something I hope an update will fix one day.- The TV app although works great when setup was a bit tricky when it came to installing onto my google tv chromecast as you have to download and install the apk file. best option is probably to turn on developer settings (to allow 3rd party app installs), download a browser on the Chromecast itself and get the apk saved locally.In conclusion, Ugreen offer something for everyone and what they do offer is very good, I would highly recommend it if you're thinking of investing in a nas yourself.

The hardware is excellent. I am new to NAS and I chose UGreen because of the hardware which is superior to other NAS. I have experienced a strong learning curve with the software but UGreen support has been helpful. I have both a Mac and a PC and setting up on the Mac has been easier. Setting up on Windows 11 Pro 24H2 was more of a problem but that is now resolved. This was due to networking issues. I'm using 2 x 12TB IronWolf Pro disks which can make some noise.

Very impressive. UGREEN are new to the NAS market and so don’t expect a fully functional OS like Synology or Qnap. However saying that UGREEN has done quite a good job in their initial offering with plenty of regular updates.I particularly like the fact they include dual Nvme slots that you can raid (or use singular as drives or a cache drive). That way I can run my docker containers and VMs on the faster Nvme’s and store my media on the slower HDD NAS drives.There are few apps and it’s a shame there is no native Plex app. Although saying that I can run it in a docker container and that makes it easier to transfer/backup if I ever need to migrate or recover.In regards to performance it is extremely quick and the N100 far out performs the older Synology 224+ celeron chip. 1080 and 4k transcoding is easily handled.Overall I am very impressed and the only downside is there is no encryption at the moment so hopefully they will implement in the near future. I wish they would also include a cut out for a Kensington lock for those who have a need to secure the device where physical security is not possible ( like running in an outside office or garage).