Customer reviews of the Synology DiskStation DS220j

219€⁹⁵

Global rating

9/10

based on 37 reviews Editorial and moderation guide

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• by Juvénal

  Posted on 20 Mar 2024

  Bought on 15 Dec 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
  At the top

  Super NAS
  Easy to set up
  Quiet and discreet
  Automatic back-up
  Cloud extra .

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• by GillesR

  Posted on 1 Nov 2023

  Bought on 23 Oct 2023 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
  Very good for the job.

  When you want an unpretentious nas system for backups and exchanging data between machines, this product is perfect, and more than capable enough. For iScsi or smb3, it's possible, but it's better to go upmarket.
  The DSM system is as nice as ever.
  Nice installation too, and sufficient hardware, very quiet. In short, I'm happy.

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• by MaithanhN

  Posted on 11 Jun 2023

  Bought on 25 Nov 2022 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8
  DSM still top-notch, but HW lousy (noisy fan)

  Soft top - rotten HW
  I put an SSD in place of the HDD to act as a server for my wifi chain.
  Unfortunately, all you can hear now is the fan. It's even louder than on my old 213j.
  I'm going to try and replace it with a Noctua, but I'll just have to pray that it's compatible with the PdR's rotation speed.
  At this price, it's petty to have such a low-end HW.
  
  The software is always top-notch: On a server with Hyperbackup and Glacier from AWS. Nothing to say (apart from reading the documentation).

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• by PeetV

  Posted on 20 Mar 2023

  Bought on 17 Feb 2023 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
  Synology

  Everything works without a hitch. It's just that you have to type in a lot of characters for the notice.......

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• by FabienD

  Posted on 29 Dec 2022

  Bought on 25 Nov 2022 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 6
  Good software, average hardware

  The software offer is really well done: rich and easy to implement.
  
  The hardware is really average: very variable data rates, very low-end and noisy fan, CPU that saturates quickly when asked to do several things.
  
  I recommend it for a very basic use and provided that you can put it in a place where the noise of its fan will not be a problem.

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• by CamilleC

  Posted on 26 Sep 2022

  Bought on 27 Aug 2022 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 10
  Flawless operation

  This is my second Synology NAS and I'm happy with it. Quiet and easy to access via the console

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• by FredericL

  Posted on 22 Aug 2022

  Bought on 23 Jul 2022 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
  compliant

  Product delivered as expected. Easy to install. A bit more complicated to configure, but Synology knowledge base is well provided.

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• by erwik

  Posted on 16 Aug 2022

  Bought on 16 Jul 2022 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 8
  Very good

  Bought to replace an aging Synology Diskstation after one of the two hard drives failed
  + More RAM, better processor and better interface => I am conquered
  The new direct connect service allows me to access it from outside without having to set up my box and that's really nice too

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• by Xisquare

  Posted on 7 Jul 2022

  Bought on 26 Jun 2022 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 42 Average rating: 9
  Very good entry-level NAS

  Synology's reputation as a best-seller in NAS is not denied by this model. A versatile product that is easy to use even for beginners. The web interface is very well done.
  
  There is a wide variety of applications where the only limit will be the power of the CPU and the amount of RAM available (512 MB...). That said, it is sufficient to run an NVR server + photo storage + file storage for example.
  The settings for remote access outside the local network are very good and also allow you to fine-tune the security settings (firewall, forced HTPS, easy to configure Let's Encrypt certificate, reverse proxy, etc) while having many safeguards to avoid mistakes easily made by a non-professional administrator.

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• by GeorgesClaudeT

  Posted on 23 May 2022

  Bought on 24 Apr 2022 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
  super

  Order received very quickly. Everything works very well. I am very satisfied with both the products ordered and the service provided by ldlc.
  I would highly recommend this site.
  Thank you to ldlc

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• by Riquet J

  Posted on 13 May 2022

  Bought on 14 Apr 2022 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
  Positive opinion

  The information on the processing and tracking is top notch! I'm very pleased with the service and the quality of the product.
  Thank you so much!

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• by OlivierM

  Posted on 8 Apr 2022

  Bought on 4 Apr 2022 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 9
  Compact and good interface

  The NAs is easy to assemble
  It is compact and fits under a high cabinet.
  The management interface and software suite are nice

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• by StéphaneS

  Posted on 12 Oct 2021

  Bought on 9 Sep 2021 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
  Easy to install

  I have been considering buying a NAS for a long time, but I was afraid of the installation and maintenance.
  I received this Synology NAS a month ago: the installation of the 2 SSD disks and the setup was very easy with my Freebox Revolution.
  I have no problem accessing it from my personal PCs from the Windows file explorer, but for my business PC, I have to go through the web interface.
  I just had to add an accessory for the 2.5" disks. I hadn't seen/read this and I'm helping it out while editing. It's not mandatory (the SSDs hold well with 2 screws), but I preferred to add them anyway.
  The price is competitive from LDLC and the delivery is fast to my home.

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• by Olivier M

  Posted on 9 Oct 2021

  Bought on 15 Jul 2021 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8
  works very well

  practical easy to use couple with two 4gb disks file transfer exclusively recommend

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• by Fabrice F

  Posted on 4 Oct 2021

  Bought on 2 Sep 2021 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 8
  Easy, good value for money.

  Everything works perfectly from the start. The management interface is really nice, and in wired mode, with good disks, you can reach 90 Mb/s in Raid 0. That's not bad at all for a first price Nas.

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• by Erick P

  Posted on 26 Aug 2021

  Bought on 28 Jul 2021 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 6 Average rating: 10
  Ds220j-Super Product

  I replaced my previous Synology Nas destroyed by lightning with this one... Luckily I took the disks from the old one and put them in the new one and within an hour everything was up and running, nothing lost and all updates installed.
  So, a very good note well deserved.

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• by Florian B

  Posted on 1 Jul 2021

  Bought on 2 Jun 2021 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 8
  Perfect for the price

  For the price, it's exactly what I was looking for, an easy to use server for a novice like me, to store music, movies and other stuff on his personal cloud. The installation is quick and the interface is easy to use. The Synology Quick Connect application is very efficient.

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• by PascalP

  Posted on 22 Jun 2021

  Bought on 22 May 2021 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10
  Efficient, easy to configure, versatile

  Very easy to install / configure, and adding the different "clients" is super easy. My different ImAc devices / iPhones / laptops / streamers are connected without a hitch.

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• by AmaelB

  Posted on 28 May 2021

  Bought on 24 May 2021 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 1
  No backup software on this NAS

  Big disappointment on this NAS: The only native software allowing file backup (Active Backup for Business) is on the 220+ .... To be taken into account before buying ...

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• by Christian G

  Posted on 2 Apr 2021

  Bought on 29 Mar 2021 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 8 Average rating: 6
  Replaces a PC

  Bought the DS 220j to replace an old PC, used only for backup (in local wired network), which broke (motherboard and processor from 2007!) I reused 2 existing disks (rather recent) and I continue to use Cobian Backup (1) without any problem.
  The only problem with the installation was that I broke the Raid Synology installed by default (or was it an oversight on my part?) and replaced it with an installation in "basic" mode (2 independent disks).
  Very happy: I replaced a big box + screen + keyboard etc. by a tiny box, very quiet.
  Note (1) for Cobian users: you have to modify the installation to switch from "service" mode to "application" mode.

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• by PatrickD

  Posted on 29 Mar 2021

  Bought on 28 Feb 2021 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 5 Average rating: 7
  Good for backups. Multimedia: not powerful enough

  Affordable equipment and does its job as a backup, easily reachable
  from the LAN or from outside.
  Ok for music, files. Don't rely on it too much for videos.
  Opt instead for a Qnap TS-253D which is very professional.

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• by Patrice

  Posted on 28 Jan 2021

  Bought on 25 Jan 2021 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 17 Average rating: 8
  Good product but prefer other more versatile models

  I had received information by phone because I wanted to know if it was possible to lay the NAS down (it would have been practical to place it in my TV cabinet. It can't be put down for several reasons: the air vents are on the sides, the feet are in fact rubber silent-blocks and are essential to reduce scratching of the mechanical disks. Moreover, I do not recommend it at all in wooden shelves, especially because the scratching of the mechanical discs will be amplified by the wood or the box underneath.
  Moreover, I realised that the applications that could be installed on this model were limited. I wanted to install Calibre (for displaying and sharing my ebook library) but the "J" model does not support Docker. This will teach me not to have compared more synology products from user community sites. Otherwise, it does its job as a NAS for backups: everything is automated for the installation and its use from my computers under Ubuntu is not a problem, I mainly use the Linux Synology client to schedule backups and the WEB interface (very well done) for everything else (except Docker, obviously!).

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• by NicolasT

  Posted on 21 Dec 2020

  Bought on 20 Nov 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 10
  Easy to implement

  So far, so good. Purchased with 2 x 3TB disks and have been running for 1 month.
  Lots of tutorials available on the internet to help get started, on PC and Mobile.
  I recommend it.

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• by DominiqueO

  Posted on 23 Nov 2020

  Bought on 25 Oct 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9
  Great service

  The package was received promptly, perfectly packaged. I was replacing a previous 2-drive bay whose motherboard had broken down. Installation was trouble free.
  Very pleased

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• by Jean francois R

  Posted on 23 Oct 2020

  Bought on 24 Sep 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9
  Nothing to complain about

  Really easy installation even for remote connection.
  The tutorial could be more consequent on the use of all the proposed modules

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• by PascalL

  Posted on 7 Oct 2020

  Bought on 8 Sep 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
  Synology diskstation DS220J

  Excellent value for money, delivered on time, correctly packed. The equipment is easy to use. I recommend it.

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• by GeraldF

  Posted on 14 Sep 2020

  Bought on 30 Aug 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
  How simple!

  I was looking for a simple home NAS solution to store and play my personal music collection (in FLAC) from my mac. I finally gave in to the SYNOLOGY hype and I am not disappointed.
  
  In almost 10 minutes, everything was working at home. I just had to plug the NAS into my internet box and follow the instructions... What a pleasure!
  
  All my data is accessible via my Finder, and on my Android phone thanks to the dedicated Synology apps...what a joy.
  
  All the questions I had were answered on the brand's website in French...
  
  You can go there with your eyes closed. There were other cheaper solutions for the same capacity but I really don't regret it.

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• by EmmanuelC

  Posted on 24 Aug 2020

  Bought on 25 Jul 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9
  Efficient but difficult to set up for mac

  I am having trouble setting up on the Mac. There is a web site but it is not visible from a distance and with the usb cable.

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• by LudovicL

  Posted on 18 Aug 2020

  Bought on 20 Jul 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 10
  fast delivery in the domains

  I am very pleased with the service,
  order placed on Monday received on Friday...
  
  The product is great for my first SIN, really satisfied.

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• by Bigtata

  Posted on 6 Aug 2020

  Bought on 8 Jul 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 13 Average rating: 8
  I am particularly disappointed with the product.

  I used to have a 2 bay dlink for 57 euros which did the job better.
  
  The synology applications are not great and slow to use. The bone is kikou with no real use. The product has a tendency to constantly use the hard drive which blocks the standby and deteriorates the life of your hard drive. To solve this you will need to disable everything except the basic network drive.
  
  I will conclude with the words expensive and lame!
  I'm not sure how long it will take to get the product to you, but I'm sure it will take about 5 days to get it to you. It takes 5 days for ldlc to give your package to the post office which delivers it in 1 day lol. The preparation phase is catastrophically long.
  
  I'm very happy with the service.

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• by A_L_G

  Posted on 21 Jun 2020

  Bought on 10 Jun 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 1 Average rating: 8
  Affordable and efficient

  This is an entry-level two-bay NAS that has the advantage of the Synology software suite. I did notice a few paid applications, although the list of freebies covers most basic needs. The plastic shell is a little light but at this price, it's hard to expect metal.
  I use it for very basic purposes and am far from going to the end of the line. The configuration is accessible to all: set in RAID 1 and used for backup with simultaneous access from landlines and laptops. A sort of external hard drive with wifi.
  Ordered via Chronopost and received in 4 working days.

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• by Jérémy

  Posted on 28 May 2020

  Bought on 28 Apr 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 13 Average rating: 8
  Great product

  I bought this product to do video surveillance.
  I've never used this kind of product before and after a little time to get used to it, I managed to set up my video surveillance system.
  I've been using this product for a while now and I'm not sure what to expect from it, but I'm not sure what to expect from it.

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• by Thierry S

  Posted on 22 May 2020

  Bought on 15 May 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 9 Average rating: 9
  Powerful but very complex.

  Very short delivery time. Ordered on Friday afternoon, received on Tuesday morning.
  Very well packaged. The only problem is that there is an easy opening, but it is nowhere to be found. The only problem is that the opening is not marked anywhere, so I saw it while I was shredding the box.
  The installation of the two discs is done without problem.
  A network tour displays the server's web page and all that's left to do is to let yourself be guided by the messages in French.
  To get into the settings and make the NAS usable, it's a bit like swimming in the sea. If you don't have a solid understanding of computers and especially of networking, pray!
  The only lifeline is a French-speaking forum run by Synology NAS specialists: https://www.nas-forum.com/forum/

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• by Franz

  Posted on 22 May 2020

  Bought on 9 May 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 4 Average rating: 10
  Powerful and cheap!

  Excellent value for money and powerful device in its class. The software (very important for me) is fluid, simple and complete. Very happy, smooth and high quality video playback.
  I'm still looking for a defect.
  To buy with my eyes closed!

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• by GustaveG

  Posted on 20 May 2020

  Bought on 21 Apr 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 9
  Excellent NAS station

  I gave this note because I was actually a little afraid to buy a NAS. But the very sincerely with this Synology equipped with 2 disk Iron 6 T, it is a marvel.
  It's a great piece of equipment, no noise, absolute silence, and great speed of rescue.
  I really don't regret this purchase far from there, so much so that I bought a second one for my Technician Son and there I placed SSD, a marvel!

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• by Bobi

  Posted on 13 May 2020

  Bought on 14 Apr 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 2 Average rating: 9
  Very good value for money

  NAS is powerful for an entry-level NAS from Synology.
  At this price, many packages are available: VPN server, Mail Server, WebStation, HyperBackup, ... and the many tutorials available on the internet for this brand allow you to quickly get to grips with it.
  
  Only the Synology antivirus can run with so little RAM, a scan slows down the NAS but it remains accessible (just the processing times are extended). Note that the RAM is not expandable.

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• by Damien C

  Posted on 13 May 2020

  Bought on 28 Mar 2020 from LDLC

  Number of reviews: 3 Average rating: 9
  Fulfils the need perfectly!

  Perfect installation without any problem (in Raid 1).
  Performance ok with several processes in parallel (2 UPNP streams, 1 encrypted remote backup, 1 office use)!

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