Synology DiskStation DS418j 4-bay USB3/eSATA

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

5
Average:

1
Bad:

0

8.6

User Score

Based on 102 reviews
as rated by users

Pros:

Affordable
Speedy performance
Powered by 64-bit dual-core 1.4 GHz processor

Cons:

Design isn't overly inspiring
Cover must be removed before you can access hard drives

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Last revision on May 13, 2020

Reviewers Liked

Affordable
Speedy performance
Powered by 64-bit dual-core 1.4 GHz processor
Gigabit Ethernet

Reviewers Didn't Like

Design isn't overly inspiring
Cover must be removed before you can access hard drives
Disks are not hot swappable

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TopNewReview on April 02, 2018 100

Tonnes of expansion space, lots of expansion options and great performance make this a brilliant NASTonnes of expansion space, lots of expansion options and great performance make this a brilliant...

By bit.com.au on January 24, 2018 100

Synology DiskStation DS418j offers a great combination of features and performance, and at a great price. For individuals or small businesses looking for a four-bay NAS appliance, this is an ideal choice.OverallSpecs$449 AUD (diskless)(pricing info)•...

By IT PRO on January 22, 2018 100

For a great combination of features and performance, the DS418j is well priced for what you get. For those after plenty of storage, this is a great...

By techadvisor.co.uk on December 19, 2017 80

NAS drives are like cloud storage: you can access all your files from anywhere, both inside and outside of your home or office. You can use them to store and play your music and video collections, as well as documents and other files. NAS stands for...

By Kitguru.net on November 30, 2017 80

Synology's DiskStation J series NAS drives are aimed at entry level home use, with a range that encompasses single, 2-bay and 4-bay models including the mini DS416slim using 2.5in drives. The latest 4-bay NAS to join the lineup is the DiskStation...

By liveatpc.com on October 06, 2017 84

A full-featured 4-bay NAS for the budget home or small business user that's easy to setup and even easier to manage.Synology DiskStation DS418jRM1,75084Value8/10Performance9/10Feature9/10Design7/10Usability9/10SpecsDimensions: 184 x 168 x 230 mmWeight:...

By techteamgb.co.uk on September 25, 2017 78

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By T3 on December 14, 2017

Custom access to your dataWhen it comes to NAS drives, Synology truly has you covered, with a range covering everything from single-drive home-focused machines to massive 180 drive rack-mounted setups. The DS418j, which we have our sights on now, falls...

By CDRLabs on November 02, 2017

While not the fastest or most feature packed NAS to come through the 'Labs, Synology's DiskStation DS418j delivers a lot of bang for your buck. Powered by a 64-bit dual-core 1.4 GHz processor and equipped with 1GB RAM, this entry-level NAS provides...

By eTeknix on October 27, 2017

It's always a pleasure to review a Synology NAS and it was no different this time. The DS418j is a tiny system that has a lot to offer. First of all, it's a very budget friendly 4-bay NAS with a price tag of just £300. Whether you start out with smaller...

By Modders-Inc on October 04, 2017

Last year I had an opportunity to review Synology's DS416j. This device offered a lot of features and what I saw I really liked. DS416 definitely was an eye opener. Since then Synology worked on improving their DSM (Disk Station Manager) and internal...

By SmallNetBuilder on September 14, 2017

It really is unusual to see three NASes to turn in benchmark performances that are so close in so many categories. While the #2 Total NAS ranked DS418j holds a slight performance over the #4 ranked QNAP TS-431P and the #5 ranked Synology DS416j, chances...

By techadvisor.co.uk on September 11, 2017 80

Synology wants to repeat the success of the DS416j without treading on the toes of other products in the range. For almost the same price the DS418j offers more CPU performance, RAM, more USB 3.0 ports, larger drives and volume sizes.Tags:StorageShare...

By IT PRO on August 11, 2017

Sign up for our daily newsletter Services like Netflix, Spotify and Dropbox are great ways to access content like movies, music and files, but they've got their limitations. Imagine if you could build your own cloud, with instant access wherever you...

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