Synology DiskStation DS216j (2016) vs QNAP TS-251B

The Synology DiskStation DS216j managed to earn a spot in roundups from two sources that are known for their trustworthy review methodology - PCmag and Expert Reviews - but fell short of making it to the top of their lists.

As for the QNAP TS-251B - PCmag, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its QNAP TS-251B-4G Review roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.

Sources that tested and scored both products, like PCmag, haven't shown a preference for either in their reviews.

We also examined the available data to learn which sources liked these two NAS Devices best and found that the Synology DiskStation DS216j managed to get its highest, 8, review score from PCmag, whereas the QNAP TS-251B got its best rating from PCmag - 8.

Finally, we also compared their review scores to the rest of their competition - the Synology DiskStation DS216j earned an average review score of 8.0 out of 10 points and the QNAP TS-251B received an average of 8.0, compared to the 7.4 average of NAS Devices in general.