QNAP’s latest 4K transcoding 4-Bay NAS falls to new low of $499, more from $300

Amazon currently offers the QNAP TS-453D-4G 4-Bay NAS for *$499 shipped*. Also at B&H and Adorama. Typically fetching $585, today’s offer is good for an $86 discount, beats our previous mention by $21, and marks a new all-time low. This 4-bay NAS comes equipped with a quad-core 2.0GHz processor enabling it to handle 4K playback and hardware transcoding. Dual 2.5GbE ports enable up to 590MB/s transfer speeds and are joined by an HDMI output as well as five USB 3.0 slots. QNAP includes 4GB of RAM on this model, but it can be upgraded to 8GB down the line. Rated 3.9/5 stars. Head below for more from *$300*.

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