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Can QNAP run Plex?

Can QNAP run Plex?

Plex is a fantastic service that can be installed on the best QNAP NAS to manage owned media content and stream it anywhere in the world.

Is Synology good for Plex?

Bottom line: My pick for the best affordable Plex NAS Synology simply has to be the DiskStation DS220+. The company recently released this enclosure with improved internals and a better CPU. It’s a fantastic NAS enclosure for the price and can even handle some 4K transcoding, should you require it.

Is NAS necessary for Plex?

Plex requires a solid server to get the most out of the service, though a capable network-attached storage (NAS) enclosure will suffice. It’s possible to build your own, which is the desired method for those with the know-how.

What NAS works with Plex?

Best NAS for Plex 2021

  • Best overall: Synology DiskStation DS220+
  • Best for 4K: Synology DiskStation DS920+
  • Best for connectivity: Asustor AS5202T.
  • Best four-bay connectivity: Asustor AS5304T.
  • Best entry-level Plex NAS: Synology DiskStation DS220j.
  • Best value: TerraMaster F2-221.
  • Best four-bay value: QNAP TS-451+

What NAS is best for Plex?

What is the best synology for Plex?

Bottom line: The best value NAS enclosure for Plex goes to the DS920 from Synology. It’s got four drive bays for plenty of storage capacity, a rather reliable Intel Celeron processor, and plenty of features like upgradable RAM and dual-1Gb LAN ports with link aggregation support.

What is the best server for Plex?

6 Best NAS for Plex 2021

Best NAS for Plex CPU RAM
QNAP TS-453D-4G NAS Intel Celeron J4125 4 GB DDR4
Asustor AS5304T NAS Intel Celeron J4105 4 GB DDR4
TerraMaster F5-422 NAS Intel Celeron J3455 4 GB DDR4
WD Diskless EX4100 NAS Marvell Armada 388 2 GB DDR4

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Ruth Doyle