Easiest cheap NAS

UGREEN NAS DH2300

Beginners leaving Google Photos or iCloud who just want phone backup and an AI photo album.

Our pick: Easiest cheap NAS. The UGREEN NAS DH2300 is a 2-bay NAS powered by an ARM processor, with 4GB of RAM. It suits beginners leaving Google Photos or iCloud who just want phone backup and an AI photo album. The catch: no Docker or virtual machines, by design. Some buyers hit compatibility limits (12 negative to 5 positive mentions): it is a photo and file box, not a server.

Choose a version

DH2300,2-Bay (Diskless）about $240DH4300 Plus,4-Bay (Diskless)about $370

about $240Amazon shows today's exact price.

In stock, sold by UGREEN GROUP LIMITED

See it on Amazon Add to Amazon cart

Not buying today? Your Amazon cart keeps it saved and shows you if the price drops.

Bays: 2
Processor: ARM
Memory: 4GB
Plex hardware transcoding: No
Docker: No
Software: UGREEN UGOS

Specs are from the Amazon listing or the maker. Prices are for the box without drives unless the listing says otherwise.

Why we pick it

Very simple setup and a good photo app
4.5 stars from 752 ratings

The catch

No Docker or virtual machines, by design. Some buyers hit compatibility limits (12 negative to 5 positive mentions): it is a photo and file box, not a server.

1 and 2 bay in one line

Two drives mirrored (RAID 1) is the classic first NAS: if one drive dies, nothing is lost. Fine for photos, backups and a media library up to the size of one drive.

How many bays do you need? · RAID is not backup

Questions about the UGREEN NAS DH2300

Is the UGREEN NAS DH2300 a good NAS?

Easiest cheap NAS. Very simple setup and a good photo app. 4.5 stars from 752 ratings. The catch: No Docker or virtual machines, by design. Some buyers hit compatibility limits (12 negative to 5 positive mentions): it is a photo and file box, not a server.

Can the UGREEN NAS DH2300 run Plex?

It can serve files to Plex players that play them directly, but it has no hardware transcoding, so converting 4K or HEVC on the fly will struggle. For Plex, pick a NAS with an Intel CPU.

Does the UGREEN NAS DH2300 include drives?

No. The price is for the box (diskless) unless the listing you choose says it is a bundle. Add NAS-rated CMR drives such as WD Red Plus or Toshiba N300.

Who is the UGREEN NAS DH2300 for?

Beginners leaving Google Photos or iCloud who just want phone backup and an AI photo album.

What UGREEN says about it

Entry-level NAS Personal Storage：UGREEN NAS DH2300 is your first and best NAS made easy. It is designed for beginners who want a simple, private way to store videos, photos and personal files, which is intuitive for users moving from cloud storage or external drives and move away from scattered date across devices. This entry-level NAS 2-bay perfect for personal entertainment, photo storage, and easy data backup (doesn't support Docker or virtual machines).
Set Your Devices Free, Expand Your Digital World: This unified storage hub supports massive capacity up to 64TB.*Storage drives not included. Stop Deleting, Start Storing. You can store 22 million 3MB images, or 2 million 30MB songs, or 43K 1.5GB movies or 67 million 1MB documents! UGREEN NAS is a better way to free up storage across all your devices such as phones, computers, tablets and also does automatic backups across devices regardless of the operating system—Window, iOS, Android or macOS.
The Smarter Long-term Way to Store: Unlike cloud storage with recurring monthly fees, a UGREEN NAS enclosure requires only a one-time purchase for long-term use. For example, you only need to pay $459.98 for a NAS, while for cloud storage, you need to pay $719.88 per year, $2,159.64 for 3 years, $3,599.40 for 5 years. You will save $6,738.82 over 10 years with UGREEN NAS! *NAS cost based on DH2300 + 12TB HDD; cloud cost based on 12TB plan (e.g. $59.99/month).
Blazing Speed, Minimal Power: Equipped with a high-performance processor, 1GbE port, and 4GB RAM on Board, this NAS handles multiple tasks with ease. File transfers reach up to 125MB/s—a 1GB file takes only 8 seconds. Don't let slow clouds hold you back; they often need over 100 seconds for the same task. The difference is clear.
Let AI Better Organize Your Memories: UGREEN NAS uses AI to tag faces, locations, texts, and objects—so you can effortlessly find any photo by searching for who or what's in it in seconds. It also automatically finds and deletes similar or duplicate photo, backs up live photos and allows you to share them with your friends or family with just one tap. Everything stays effortlessly organized, powered by intelligent tagging and recognition.
Uncompromising Privacy & Security: You own your data, stored on your drives—no third-party clouds, no hidden access. To provide end-to-end protection for your data against leaks or loss—whether the data is stored or in transit—this UGREEN NAS incorporates layered security features like RAID modes, two-Factor Authentication, permission controls, and encrypted transfers. Backed by TRUSTe certification, it’s also the first and only NAS certified by TÜV SÜD to meet the ETSI EN 303 645 standard.

From the Amazon listing, in the maker's own words.