Question 1

Which is better, Synology DiskStation DS224+ or Intel NUC 13 Pro (Arena Canyon)?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Synology DiskStation DS224+ scores higher overall at 8.9/10. The Synology DiskStation DS224+ scored 8.9/10 and the Intel NUC 13 Pro (Arena Canyon) scored 8.5/10 in our Best Media Server Hardware 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Synology DiskStation DS224+ worth it over the Intel NUC 13 Pro (Arena Canyon)?

Accepted Answer

The Synology DiskStation DS224+ scores 8.9/10 while the Intel NUC 13 Pro (Arena Canyon) scores 8.5/10. The Synology DiskStation DS224+ is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Media Server Hardware 2026 category.

Synology DiskStation DS224+ vs Intel NUC 13 Pro (Arena Canyon): Which to Buy?