04-11-2025, 03:20 PM
The RS1221+ is still a capable system, especially for your home use — file and photo storage, Docker apps like Home Assistant, and a mix of Mac and PC on a Unifi network. That said, we're very likely to see a refresh of the RS series sometime soon, especially as other Synology models are being updated in 2025 with newer CPUs and features.
Unless you need the NAS urgently, it might be worth waiting a little longer to see what Synology announces. A new version could bring better power efficiency, faster performance, and native support for newer features like M.2 NVMe caching or improved networking — all of which would future-proof your setup even more.
If you do decide to go ahead now, the RS1221+ will still get years of DSM updates and performs well for what you need — but you're absolutely right to pause and consider timing.
Unless you need the NAS urgently, it might be worth waiting a little longer to see what Synology announces. A new version could bring better power efficiency, faster performance, and native support for newer features like M.2 NVMe caching or improved networking — all of which would future-proof your setup even more.
If you do decide to go ahead now, the RS1221+ will still get years of DSM updates and performs well for what you need — but you're absolutely right to pause and consider timing.