Xiaomi Smart Storage NAS
Xiaomi Smart Storage NAS is a China-first two-bay NAS launch that could matter if Xiaomi brings the product into wider retail channels. The interesting part is not just the price: it is Xiaomi's attempt to package home backup, photo organization and media playback into a compact appliance.
Because the product is early-stage internationally, this page separates reported launch details from current retail offers. Comparable NAS systems are shown as alternatives, not as Xiaomi substitutes.
Retail availability is still expanding. Price unavailable.
| Brand | Model | Bays | CPU | RAM | Network | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synology | DiskStation DS223 2-Bay Diskless | 2 | Realtek RTD1619B (4-core) | 2GB DDR4 | 1GbE | $252.87 | Buy/View Price |
| TerraMaster | F2-425 2-Bay | 2 | - | - | - | $254.99 | Buy/View Price |
| UGREEN | NASync DH2300 2-Bay | 2 | - | - | 2.5GbE | $269.99 | Buy/View Price |
| Synology | DiskStation DS225+ 2-Bay | 2 | - | - | 2.5GbE | $346.74 | Buy/View Price |
| Synology | DiskStation DS423 4-Bay Diskless | 4 | Realtek RTD1619B (4-core) | 2GB DDR4 | 2x 1GbE | $362.82 | Buy/View Price |
| TerraMaster | F4-425 4-Bay | 4 | - | - | - | $365.49 | Buy/View Price |
| UGREEN | NASync DXP2800 2-Bay | 2 | Intel N100 (4-core) | 8GB DDR5 | 2.5GbE | $369.99 | Buy/View Price |
| Synology | DiskStation DS925+ 4-Bay | 4 | AMD Ryzen V1500B (4-core) | 4GB DDR4 ECC | 2x 2.5GbE | $448.99 | Buy/View Price |
Reported Xiaomi Smart Storage NAS specifications
| Drive bays | 2 x 3.5/2.5-inch SATA bays |
|---|---|
| Maximum storage | Reported up to 60TB raw, 30TB per bay |
| Processor | Reported Realtek RTD1619B quad-core ARM |
| Memory | Reported 4GB RAM and 32GB internal storage |
| Networking | Reported 2.5GbE |
| Media ports | Reported HDMI 1.4 and USB-A |
| Launch context | Reported China pre-order window from 27 August to 26 September 2026 |
Who the Xiaomi NAS is likely for
The reported hardware makes the most sense for home backup, photo storage, phone backup and direct media access. A two-bay NAS is easy to live with: one mirrored pair for simple redundancy, lower power, less noise and fewer decisions. It is not the ideal platform for a large RAID 6 media library, multi-user virtualization or heavy container workloads.
The Xiaomi ecosystem angle may matter more than raw NAS specs. If HyperOS backups, AI photo organization and Xiaomi camera integration mature, the product becomes a consumer storage appliance rather than a pure Synology/QNAP replacement. Buyers outside China need to wait for regional software, support and warranty details before treating it as a safe production storage system.
Hard drive compatibility considerations
The reported two SATA bays should support standard 3.5-inch and 2.5-inch SATA drives, but a buyer still needs to check the final regional manual before purchasing high-capacity drives. A 60TB raw claim assumes two 30TB drives, and that is a different purchase from a bundle shipping with 4TB, 8TB or 16TB installed.
For a two-bay system, mirrored storage is the normal safe baseline. That means usable capacity is roughly one drive, not two. If your target usable capacity is already above 20TB, a four-bay NAS from Synology, QNAP or UGREEN may be easier to grow.
Plex and media-server implications
HDMI output and media indexing do not automatically make a NAS a strong Plex transcoding server. The reported ARM platform should be evaluated as a low-power media appliance first. If your Plex clients direct-play files, a compact NAS can be enough. If you need hardware transcoding for mixed remote clients, compare Intel-based QNAP or UGREEN systems on the NAS devices page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Xiaomi Smart Storage NAS?
It is Xiaomi's first consumer NAS, currently reported as a compact two-bay storage appliance focused on home backup, photos and media features.
How much storage does Xiaomi Smart Storage NAS support?
Current launch reporting says up to 60TB raw storage, based on two bays supporting drives up to 30TB each. Treat that as a capacity claim to verify against final regional documentation before buying drives.
Is Xiaomi Smart Storage NAS available in the US?
US retail pricing is not yet widely available. Wider international availability remains limited while the product expands beyond its initial launch market.
Is Xiaomi Smart Storage NAS good for Plex?
It looks more like a home backup and media-access appliance than a heavy Plex server. The reported ARM platform should handle direct media access better than intensive hardware transcoding.
What alternatives can I buy today?
The alternatives table shows comparable NAS devices available now from brands such as Synology, QNAP, UGREEN, TerraMaster and Asustor.
Sources checked: Notebookcheck Xiaomi Smart Storage report, TechRadar Xiaomi NAS pre-order report.