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In that case, videos cannot be transcoded to 1080p.įor the full list of the DS216play's transcoding capabilities, head over to Synology's website. However, these containers/file extensions might come in codecs other than the four mentioned. These containers can be MKV, MP4, AVI, TS, MPG, WMV and more. The maximum supported frame rate per second (FPS) is 30.
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In addition, Plex will also be unable to take advantage of the Faroudja transcoding engine - a lot will depend on which software you use, but even with Synology's own Video Station streaming app, there are some limitations as you approach 4K:Īny container or file extension in 4K 2160p (3840 x 2160) with codecs H.265 (HEVC), and in 1080p with codecs H.265 (HEVC), H.264 (AVC), MPEG-4 Part 2 (XVID, DIVX5), MPEG-2, and VC-1 can be transcoded up to 1080p by Synology DS216play. In fact, Synology has only listed its own Video Station app as being able to tap into this power and transcode H.265/HVEC, not least of all because thanks to the use of an STiH412 Monaco Ultra ARM-based dual-core CPU, Plex may not end up being supported and it's certainly not available in Synology's Package Centre, as it is for the DS214play and most of Synology's other NAS enclosures. Of course, to be able to do this within the tight power confines of a two-bay NAS, its hardware-based transcoding that we're dealing with here, and that inherently means that things aren't quite as flexible as you might find on a desktop PC with plenty of grunt. With media servers such as Plex and Synology's own Video Station proving very popular, it's pretty synonymous with NAS these days as we seek to dish out our content to countless different devices in different formats and resolutions. It's a hot topic with NAS and not just at 4K due to the power needed for on-the-fly transcoding, even at 1080p.
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However, rather than DSM tweaks being the headline feature for what is otherwise a fairly basic hardware upgrade from the DS214play, the DS216play is the first NAS from Synology we've seen to drop the dreaded '4K' characters into the specifications next to transcoding. At £204, it sits between Synology's basic models and the usual 'plus' series in terms of price, and of course they all use the same OS in the form of its DSM interface, with the current version standing at 5.2 and DSM 6 currently in beta form. This holds true with the new DS216play that we're looking at today. Physically, not a lot has changed in the last few years though, and this is possibly one area where we would like to see a little improvement for instance noise reduction could certainly be improved - mainly hard disk noise as Synology's enclosures already use large 92mm fans that are pretty much the quietest around. The relentless march that Synology undertakes with its NAS enclosures is an enviable one, as is its prowess in creating feature-packed and more importantly easy-to-use operating systems that strike a balance that few other NAS manufacturers match. Synology DS216play Review Manufacturer: Synology
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