Plex can be rather demanding on your NAS enclosure, which is why QNAP markets the TVS-862 as the ideal NAS for a media hub. These aren't deal-killers unless you have a 2.5Gb network and need the additional speed, but worth bearing in mind. There are a few drawbacks to this NAS enclosure, which include the single 1Gb LAN port, no M.2 slots, and no 2.5Gb ports. Even the base configuration with just 4GB of RAM will be more than enough for what you would likely use this NAS for. With up to 32TB of capacity supported, the TS-251D is ideally suited for home file storage, a means to back up all your devices, and save you money by no longer requiring cloud storage subscriptions.

Everything is cooled with a single 70mm fan, but you could easily do some more advanced tasks on this enclosure. You've got an Intel Celeron J4005 processor, 4GB of RAM that can be bumped to 8GB, and two drive bays. QNAP's TS-251D is the company's NAS for those seeking excellent value. There are some negatives with the TS-451+, which include no M.2 slots and no 2.5Gb LAN ports. The RAM can also be upgraded if you find yourself hitting a wall with what you're trying to achieve with the enclosure. This NAS has everything you need to get started with networked storage. Everything is cooled by a single 120mm fan, and you have a bunch of ports on the rear, including two 1Gb LAN, USB 3.0, and USB 3.2 Gen 1. There are four drive bays that can take an SSD or HDD, going all the way up to 64TB.

The Intel Celeron J1900 CPU is pretty good for a NAS enclosure and can even be used for a media server with Plex. It's not the most powerful, nor does it support the highest capacity of storage, but for striking a good balance between value and performance, this is our favorite NAS enclosure.

We chose the QNAP TS-451+ as the best overall NAS from QNAP.

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