01-20-2023, 12:50 PM
Both the QNAP TS-253D and TS-264 use the same video transcoding engine, so they will perform very similarly in terms of transcoding capabilities. However, the TS-264 may be able to handle more simultaneous streams compared to the older model. Both NAS support PLEX and can handle MKV files. If you're looking for a 2-bay NAS with similar features, you may also want to consider the Synology DS220+. As for the hard drives, the Seagate HDD Iron Wolf Pro (2 x 18GB) in RAID 1 is a good choice for a NAS setup.