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Synology DiskStation DS223 review: This budget 2-bay NAS is still an unbeatable value

The DS223 doesn't have quite the same amount of features as the Plus models, but it is all about maximizing value.

(Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central)I've been testing Synology NAS servers for the better part of a decade now, and in that time, the brand didn't make any considerable changes to its design language. (Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central)That said, there's no reason to change the design; the DS223 has excellent airflow thanks to the vents on the side, and there's a 92mm fan at the back that does a great job with thermal management. (Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central)The build quality is among the best in this category, and the design isn't flashy in the least, allowing the DS223 to blend into the background with relative ease.

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