Best Cyber Monday NAS deals 2021

Synology DiskStation DS1621+
Synology DiskStation DS1621+ (Image credit: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)

Synology DiskStation DS220+

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Network-attached storage (NAS) enclosures are small servers that allow you to do some incredible things at home and in the office. Whether you plan to create and run a media server using Plex Media Server or manage a file storage solution, the best NAS for home enclosure is precisely what you require. The thing is, it's easy to buy the wrong NAS.

There are so many models to choose from, and multiple vendors offer similar enclosures at varying price points. This does mean you can score some deals on new enclosures, especially as we move towards the end of the year. We're here to help you make the right decision and save some money in the process this Cyber Monday.

Choosing the best NAS for Plex is a little trickier since the processor becomes vastly more important, if not the most important, deciding factor. If you plan on storing and streaming 4K content, you'll need to make sure your recipient devices (TV, consoles, PCs, etc.) support the same format your media is saved in. If not, the NAS will need to transcode it, which requires considerable performance.

Best Cyber Monday NAS deals

Choosing the best NAS involves a few factors, namely price, processor, and the number of drive bays. The better the processor, the more drive bays available, and advanced features like 10Gb networking can inflate prices quickly. Whatever you happen to be looking for in a NAS, we've rounded up some of the best enclosures available on offer right now.

Where to find the best Cyber Monday NAS deals

Cyber Monday NAS deals are expected to start soon (if not already), and we're keeping tabs on the best sales right here. However, you can always check out individual stores to see for yourself what kind of deals are currently available. Amazon is one of the more popular destinations, but you must be wary of third-party listings and inflated prices.

When do Cyber Monday NAS deals begin?

It's possible some NAS enclosure deals will go live in the run-up to Cyber Monday. We'll see the full brunt of promotions on Nov. 26, but retailers are attempting to get ahead by guaranteeing prices right now. Be sure to keep tabs on the aforementioned retailers during the actual week of Cyber Monday, starting Monday, Nov. 22, when we're hoping to see deals go live.

Don't be shy if a product you've been after for some time is now available for less as the retailer may guarantee the price throughout Cyber Monday, so you won't feel left out. Just watch out for the guarantee messages to be sure you're not going to see a lower price closer to Cyber Monday.

Best Cyber Monday NAS drive deals

You're going to need a drive or few to store all your data on, which is where our collection of the best Cyber Monday drive deals come into play. Whether you need an affordable 1TB drive or beastly 18TB monster, there's a deal here for every NAS owner.

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Rich Edmonds
Senior Editor, PC Build

Rich Edmonds was formerly a Senior Editor of PC hardware at Windows Central, covering everything related to PC components and NAS. He's been involved in technology for more than a decade and knows a thing or two about the magic inside a PC chassis. You can follow him on Twitter at @RichEdmonds.

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