Choosing a home NAS means balancing bay count against physical format, condition, drive support, and the hardware you still need to add. A two-bay enclosure may suit a compact plan, while a rackmount or six-bay unit points to a different setup. The useful move is to filter by your main constraint before comparing prices.
Quick take
Start with four questions: How many bays does your plan call for? Does rackmount matter? Is used or new condition acceptable? Which drives, cables, and adapters are included? Those answers separate these network attached storage enclosures more cleanly than treating them as interchangeable.
Listed-price comparison
Prices run from USD 71.00 to USD 329.99, a USD 258.99 spread. The bars provide a quick price view, not a performance ranking.
| NAS enclosure | Listed price | Relative price bar |
|---|---|---|
| NETGEAR ReadyNAS RND-6A | USD 129.99 | |
| NETGEAR ReadyNAS 202 | USD 71.00 | |
| Netgear ReadyNAS 2100 | USD 149.99 | |
| SYNOLOGY DiskStation DS216play | USD 329.99 |
Decision matrix
- Bay count: The RND-6A is labeled 6-bay; ReadyNAS 2100 lists four bays; RN202 and DS216play list two bays each.
- Physical format: ReadyNAS 2100 is explicitly described as rackmount.
- Condition: RND-6A, RN202, and ReadyNAS 2100 are marked used, while DS216play is identified as new and factory sealed.
- Hardware planning: RND-6A excludes cables and hard drives. ReadyNAS 2100 excludes HDDs and a power adapter. RN202 excludes accessories not pictured.
- Connections and devices: RND-6A lists RJ-45 and USB-A; RN202 lists Gigabit Ethernet; ReadyNAS 2100 lists PC and Mac compatibility; DS216play lists Ethernet and compatibility with Android, iOS, iPhone, laptop, Mac, Memory Vault, and PC.
Product notes
NETGEAR ReadyNAS RND-6A RNDU6000-100NAS 6-Bay Network Attached Storage
The NETGEAR ReadyNAS RND-6A is worth considering when its six-bay format matches your storage plan. Its listed RJ-45 and USB-A connectivity provides two named connection types to work around. The practical limitation is the included-hardware situation: cables and hard drives are not included, and the unit is marked used. Cosmetic scratches and scrapes are also mentioned. Choose it when you already have a plan for the drives and cables, rather than expecting a complete bundle. The model phrase and six-bay layout are its clearest reasons to separate it from the smaller-bay choices.
NETGEAR ReadyNAS 202 RN202 2-Bay Network Attached Storage NAS RN20200-100NES
NETGEAR ReadyNAS 202 is a fit when price is the first filter: it sits at the low end of this comparison. Its Gigabit Ethernet interface and hot-swappable drive bays provide concrete reasons to choose it for a network-storage setup. The limitation is condition and completeness: it is marked used, and accessories not pictured are not included. The black color is also identified, which helps distinguish the RN202 from the silver ReadyNAS 2100. Choose it when the two-bay format and Ethernet connection match the plan, while allowing for any additional accessories your setup requires.
Netgear ReadyNAS 2100 RNRX4410-100NAS Rackmount Network Attached Storage NO HDDs
Netgear ReadyNAS 2100 earns attention for a rackmount setup: its title identifies the RNRX4410-100NAS as rackmount, and it is identified with four bays and 3.5-inch HDD support. PC and Mac compatibility is also specified. The limitation is important for planning: the title says "NO HDDs," while the description says the power adapter is not included. The unit is marked used and may show minor scratches or scuffs. Choose it when the rackmount format, four-bay layout, and PC/Mac compatibility align; plan separately for the omitted drives and adapter.
SYNOLOGY DiskStation DS216play 2 Bay Network-Attached Storage (NAS) Factory Seal
SYNOLOGY DiskStation DS216play is a fit for someone who specifically wants a new, factory-sealed NAS. It is a two-bay DiskStation with an Ethernet interface, and compatibility is identified for Android, iOS, iPhone, laptop, Mac, Memory Vault, and PC. The limitation is its USD 329.99 listed price, which sits at the top of this comparison, along with the two-bay layout. Choose it when condition and the listed device range matter more than adding bays. Its black color is another concrete identifying detail.
Final recommendation by use case
- Lowest listed price: Choose NETGEAR ReadyNAS 202; its USD 71.00 price is the low endpoint, with used condition and unpictured accessories as planning constraints.
- Six-bay storage plan: Choose NETGEAR ReadyNAS RND-6A when the six-bay enclosure is the deciding requirement.
- Rackmount use: Choose Netgear ReadyNAS 2100 for its rackmount form and four-bay configuration, while allowing for the omitted HDDs and power adapter.
- New, factory-sealed condition: Choose SYNOLOGY DiskStation DS216play when its condition and listed device compatibility matter more than its position at the top of the price range.
