Synology DiskStation DS416 Slim

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 4 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

2
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Remarkably small footprint, Dual Ethernet and USB 3.0 ports, including link-aggregation support, Full DSM experience, despite size
Remarkably small footprint; dual Ethernet and USB 3,0 ports, including link-aggregation support; full DSM experience, despite size
Very compact form factor, Small energy footprint

Cons:

Slower than many other NAS we've reviewed, Limited capacity, due to use of thin 2.5-inch drives
Slower than many other NAS we've reviewed, limited capacity, due to use of thin 2,5-inch drives

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Last revision on May 25, 2018

Reviewers Liked

Remarkably small footprint, Dual Ethernet and USB 3.0 ports, including link-aggregation support, Full DSM experience, despite size
Remarkably small footprint; dual Ethernet and USB 3,0 ports, including link-aggregation support; full DSM experience, despite size
Very compact form factor, Small energy footprint

Reviewers Didn't Like

Slower than many other NAS we've reviewed, Limited capacity, due to use of thin 2.5-inch drives
Slower than many other NAS we've reviewed, limited capacity, due to use of thin 2,5-inch drives
Mediocre performance, Limited capacity

Expert reviews and ratings

The DS416slim is a solid four-bay NAS that trades maximum performance and capacity for a tiny footprint, making it great for offsite backups, cluttered work environments, or locking up at night. Read...

By Computer Shopper on April 07, 2017

The DS416slim is a solid four-bay NAS that trades maximum performance and capacity for a tiny footprint, making it great for offsite backups, cluttered work environments, or locking up at...

By PC Mag on April 07, 2017

Sitting under Synology's J series banner, the DiskStation DS416Slim is aimed at home and personal use but could also be used in a small office environment where the data flow isn't particularly high. It's an ideal NAS for those who won't need vast...

By Kitguru.net on July 22, 2016

DS416slim NAS from Synology or the baby-NAS as we'd like to call it is incredibly compact for a 4-bay unit (even if we are discussing about 2.5'' drives), is incorporating an active cooling system, while the back trays can be installed or removed in a...

By MadShrimps on June 13, 2016

For users that require a small form-factor NAS above all else, the Synology DS416slim is one of the smallest 4-bay NAS units on the market, and still offers the full suite of software features for which Synology is so well...

By StorageReview on May 19, 2016

Inutile de revenir sur les points forts de ce modèle qui restent son faible encombrement et sa consommation limitée. Synology ne change rien sur le châssis, donc vous disposerez toujours des deux ports USB 3.0 et des deux RJ45 sur ce modèle.L'évolution...

By Le comptoir du hardware on May 25, 2016