QNAP TS-251A

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 13 expert reviews

Excellent:

8
Good:

5
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

User-friendly interface
Capable Intel Celeron processor

Cons:

QuickAccess limited to GbE speeds
USB 3.0A to Micro B cable not included

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Last revision on November 10, 2023

Reviewers Liked

User-friendly interface
Capable Intel Celeron processor

Reviewers Didn't Like

QuickAccess limited to GbE speeds
USB 3.0A to Micro B cable not included

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Expert reviews and ratings

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 techadvisor.co.uk on December 19, 2017

The consumer NAS market is fairly crowded with multiple products from multiple vendors fighting for supremacy. As a result, QNAP have continuously differentiated themselves from others through innovation and providing value-add functionality such as...

By geeklingo.net on September 13, 2017

The QNAP TS-251A combines its duties as a networked attached storage device and a (virtually) fully fledged media player with a good degree of success. The all-plastic casing, styled in white reflects its designation as a NAS primarily aimed at the home...

By avforums.com on February 26, 2017

"If QNAP can take the functionality and connectivity of the TS-251A and give it a slightly more powerful CPU, they'll have the ultimate home media...

By PC Authority on January 11, 2017

A quick and highly specified NAS, but whether it's worth the premium over the competition will depend on your specific...

By Trusted Reviews on November 05, 2016

When it comes to sheer volume of media features, the $320 QNAP TS-251A is unrivaled for the price. It features an HDMI port for direct output (1080p) to a display, as well as a remote so you can navigate the Smart TV-like onscreen interface on said...

By Good Gear Guide on January 26, 2017

By PCWorld New Zealand on January 26, 2017

The QNAP is an undoubtedly impressive NAS drive. There's plenty of power for virtually all tasks, and H.265 aside it will handle anything you throw at it. The range of apps is very comprehensive and the interface is excellent. The downside is the lack...

By techadvisor.co.uk on December 30, 2016

Pricing At the time of writing, the amazing QNAP TS-251A with 4GB RAM can be yours for $319.00 at NewEgg, £309.60 at Amazon, and starting from €347.56 through Geizhals. Overview I might as well start out with it, the QNAP TS-251A is one of the most...

By eTeknix on September 23, 2016

On paper, the QNAP TS-251A looks like a well-specced network attached storage device for home use ( buy it here for $319 ), featuring a dual-core processor and ample 2 GB RAM. It even has a HDMI port and bundled IR remote, so you can plug it into a TV...

By 9to5mac.com on September 20, 2016

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QNAP TS-251A

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