Thecus N2310 2-bay NAS Review

1. Introduction2. Thecus N2310: Packaging and Bundle3. Thecus N2310: Design and Features4. Thecus N2310: Installation and User Interface5. Testing Methodology and Performance6. Closing Thoughts7. View All Pages

Overall we are fairly impressed with what the Thecus N2310 has to offer. Although the unit itself isn't particularly attractive looking it feels solidly put together and won't look far out of place in a home or small office environment.

The installation process is fairly simple, although we were a little disappointed that the drive bays aren't tool-less for 3.5″ drives.  The software installation process takes a little longer than advertised, but is trouble free.

The NAS operating system itself is fairly comprehensive – offering a good range of features at the price point.  That said it looks and feels dated when directly compared to Synology's latest DSM 5.0 offering. There are a few features missing too, including IP camera support.

The Thecus N2310 performs well with larger files and will satisfy all but the most demanding home users. That said, if you need to frequently copy folders of smaller files then you may want to spend extra on a unit with a more powerful processor and integrated hardware.

At a price of £114 from Misco, the Thecus N2310 is good value for money and is similar in price to the Synology DS214SE.  The Thecus N2310 offers some features which the Synology model doesn't, such as USB3.0 support, but we would say the Synology makes up for it with a more user friendly, powerful operating system.

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Pros

• Good value.
• Simple installation process.
• Decent performance.

Cons

• Operating system looks very dated, especially when compared to Synology's DSM 5.0.

KitGuru says: An excellent option for those looking for a quality NAS server on a small budget.

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