A NAS is the local, in-your-house half of a proper backup. We ranked them for software quality, value and how painless they are to live with.
| NAS | Score | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synology DS224+ | 9.1 ★★★★★ | Best NAS for most homes | ~£290 (diskless, 2-bay) |
| UGREEN NASync DXP2800 | 8.2 ★★★★☆ | Best value newcomer | ~£290 (diskless, 2-bay) |
| TerraMaster F4-424 | 7.8 ★★★★☆ | Best budget 4-bay | ~£400 (diskless, 4-bay) |
| WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra | 7.5 ★★★★☆ | Simplest entry NAS | ~£240 (with drives) |
For most homes, the Synology DS224+ — the software makes it. Want the best hardware-per-pound and don’t mind newer software? UGREEN DXP2800. Cheapest way in? WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra. Remember: a NAS is one half of 3-2-1 — pair it with a cloud backup.