Western Digital My Cloud EX4100 vs Synology DiskStation DS218

Both options make for good, if unremarkable, NAS Devices at the $460 budget range. While they should serve reasonably well, you might want to look into some other options at that price point.

If you're still interested in learning more about the Western Digital My Cloud EX4100 and Synology DiskStation DS218, however, we wrote-up what we know about them:

The reviewers at Expert Reviews have featured the Western Digital My Cloud EX4100 in their WD My Cloud EX4100 review: A simple, effective and affordable NAS and now £58 off roundup. However, it fell short of making it to the top of their list.

As for the Synology DiskStation DS218 - Expert Reviews, a source that conducts reliable hands-on testing, has featured it in its Synology DS218 review: Maximum features for minimal cost roundup. However, it didn't make it to any of the top spots.

Sources that tested and scored both products, like Expert Reviews, 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 Western Digital My Cloud EX4100 managed to get its highest, 8, review score from Expert Reviews, whereas the Synology DiskStation DS218 got its best rating from Expert Reviews - 8.

Finally, we also compared their review scores to the rest of their competition - the Western Digital My Cloud EX4100 earned an average review score of 8.0 out of 10 points and the Synology DiskStation DS218 received an average of 8.0, compared to the 7.4 average of NAS Devices in general.