The DiskStation 220+ is a powerful choice for use as a plex media server and more. The DiskStation 220j is an incredible value for a backup device, file server or low budget media server.

The DS220j, DS218play and DS218 are great devices that will excel as a file server, backup device and sync drive but fall short in transcoding. If you want a media server then get the DS220+. See the differences.