UGREEN's DH2300 and DH4300 Plus are the budget NAS models you need

UGREEN DH2300 and DH4300 Plus on a table

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I like what UGREEN is doing with NAS servers; the brand made its debut in this category just a year and a half ago, but it made great momentum thanks to powerful hardware and highly customizable software. Of course, the brand's willingness to allow its customers to eschew its own software and run TrueNAS Scale has endeared it to power users, and this is one of the key reasons why I continue to use the DXP6800 Pro.

UGREEN is now turning its attention to the budget NAS category with the introduction of the 2-bay NASync DH2300 and 4-bay NASync DS4300 Plus. The DH2300 costs just $189, making it go up against the mighty DiskStation DS223j. I suggested the DD223j for anyone looking to just get started with NAS servers; it's a great starting point thanks to the affordability and software, and now the DH2300 is proving to be a legitimate alternative.

The 4-bay DH4300 Plus retails for $364 on Amazon, and it's already seeing decent momentum, becoming the number one release in this category on the retailer — no small feat. Both the DH2300 and DH4300 Plus have a sleeker design than UGREEN's traditional NAS models, and the hardware is better than just about any product in this category.

UGREEN DH2300

The DH2300 has a modern design, better hardware than any other entry-level NAS, and great software.

Harish Jonnalagadda is Android Central's Senior Editor overseeing mobile coverage. In his current role, he leads the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, networking products, and AV gear. He has been testing phones for over a decade, and has extensive experience in mobile hardware and the global semiconductor industry. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.

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