Question 1

Which is better, Synology DiskStation DS224+ or NVIDIA Shield TV Pro?

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 NVIDIA Shield TV Pro scored 8.5/10 in our Best Media Server Hardware 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Synology DiskStation DS224+ worth it over the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro?

Accepted Answer

The Synology DiskStation DS224+ scores 8.9/10 while the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro scores 8.5/10. The Synology DiskStation DS224+ is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best Media Server Hardware 2026 category.

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