Synology DiskStation DS120j vs QNAP TS-451D2

The Synology DiskStation DS120j hasn't managed to get enough recognition from sources that do high-quality hands-on testing and therefore didn't make it into any relevant roundups. That, by itself, makes it difficult to recommend.

As for the QNAP TS-451D2 - it was really well-received by reviewers at Wirecutter, a great source that's known for conducting high-quality in-depth testing. It performed great in its "The Best NAS for Most Home Users" roundup and was named its "Ranked 3 out of 4", which, on its own, makes it a product that warrants a closer look.

We meant to do a direct Synology DiskStation DS120j vs. QNAP TS-451D2 comparison of their review ratings, but couldn't because we weren't able to find any review scores for the Synology DiskStation DS120j.

Lastly, we examined how the QNAP TS-451D2 stacks up against other NAS Devices on the market by comparing their average review ratings. We found that it managed to earn an average review score of 7.0 out of 10 points, which is comparable to the overall, 7.4, average of NAS Devices in general.