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Synology BeeStation 4TB: simple storage with 2TB backup-folder limits
Product facts and dated cost
Synology BeeStation 4TB · Exact identity: BST150-4T
1 primary bays · Realtek RTD1619B · 4-core · 1GB DDR4 · 1 × 1GbE · Storage included; additional drives require separate planning
Catalog amount: $364.99 · recent · Price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:45.096673+00:00. Tax and shipping excluded.
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BeeStation 4TB: specifications and dated store comparison →A 4 TB personal cloud for files and photos, with fixed memory and a focused app set
BST150-4T; 4 TB installed HDD; 1 GB DDR4; one Gigabit Ethernet port
ChooseCompute combines current manufacturer documentation, original third-party testing and merchant evidence. We have not tested this appliance ourselves; historical test results retain their software and setup limits. See the review evidence ↓
Who this BeeStation fits
Capacity and connection limits
Full specifications ↗Follow any specification for its full conditions and sources.
Living with it
What to confirm before buying
Set up local access before an outage
Initial setup needs Internet and an account. Local browser/SMB access can work afterward when enabled, but offline sign-in through desktop/mobile apps is not supported by the current FAQ. USB-C connects external drives and cannot make BeeStation a direct USB drive for your computer.[3][2]
Give the single disk a separate backup
Daily internal restore points last up to 30 days and exclude some system/media folders. Keep a backup to a separate drive, Synology NAS or eligible cloud service, then check restoration; a snapshot cannot recover a physically failed disk.[2]
Original tests and changing software
Our buying advice combines official specifications with the original reviews below. We have not tested this product ourselves. Expand a review for its setup, measurements and limitations.
TechRadar
Mark PickavanceFeb 27, 2024
TechRadar — 2024-02-27
Typical SMB transfer range: 75–95 MB/s. A 1 GB desktop-sync attempt repeatedly restarted on two Windows installations, while direct SMB copying worked. Launch-era software only; this does not show that the same sync fault remains today.
Read the original reviewTest setup, measurements & limitations
TechRadar original Synology BeeStation 4 TB review
Tested: Original 4 TB, 1 GB BeeStation; Windows 11 Pro; SMB over Gigabit; launch-era desktop software.
Applies to: Exact factory capacity and memory version; historical software experience is not a current-version retest.
- A 1 GB desktop-sync attempt repeatedly restarted on two Windows installations, while direct SMB copying worked.Source location: Performance / hands-on experience
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| Typical SMB transfer range | 75–95 MB/s | Writes were toward the lower endPerformance paragraph |
Limits to keep in mind
- Launch-era software only; this does not show that the same sync fault remains today.
- The article has contradictory CPU/drive prose and a file-size typo; those details are excluded.
Android Central
Harish JonnalagaddaJan 31, 2024
Android Central — 2024-01-31
The author reported reliable folder and phone-photo backups during a month of use. Qualitative account; no transfer benchmark or controlled restore timing.
Read the original reviewTest setup, measurements & limitations
Android Central original Synology BeeStation 4 TB review
Tested: Original BST150-4T class: 4 TB HAT3300 HDD, fixed 1 GB; one month with a Windows gaming PC and roughly a dozen mobile devices.
Applies to: Exact factory capacity and memory version; historical software experience is not a current-version retest.
- The author reported reliable folder and phone-photo backups during a month of use.Source location: Performance / hands-on experience
Limits to keep in mind
- Qualitative account; no transfer benchmark or controlled restore timing.
- Different client/software conditions from TechRadar explain why the two accounts should not be averaged.
PCMag UK
John R. DelaneyMar 22, 2025
PCMag original Synology BeeStation file-transfer test
PCMag copied a 4.9 GB mixed folder at 92 MBps each way on Gigabit Ethernet with the 4 TB 5400rpm drive, and needed 4.5 minutes to back up 230 iPhone photos plus 10 videos. That is usable home backup speed, not a multi-gig NAS.
Read the original reviewTest setup, measurements & limitations
PCMag original Synology BeeStation file-transfer test
Tested: BeeStation with 4 TB 5400rpm Synology drive, 1 GB DDR4, 1GbE; 4.9 GB mixed music/video/photo/office folder; iPhone camera roll of 230 photos and 10 videos.
Applies to: Direct for BST150-4T class hardware (1 GB, 4 TB HDD, 1GbE). Not BST151-4T 2 GB and not BeeStation Plus.
- The 4.9 GB mixed-folder test returned 92 MBps write and 92 MBps read on Gigabit Ethernet.Source location: file transfer tests paragraph after iPhone backup timing
- Backing up an iPhone camera roll of 230 photos and 10 videos took 4.5 minutes.Source location: Design/backup timing paragraph
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| Mixed 4.9GB folder write / read | 92 / 92 MBps | 1GbE; spinning 5400rpm internal HDD; client path not fully specified.file transfer tests |
| iPhone camera-roll backup | 4.5 minutes for 230 photos + 10 videos | Phone backup into a specified folder; compared by the author to an SSD appliance.backup timing paragraph |
Limits to keep in mind
- Does not isolate SMB vs proprietary client.
- Not a RAID or multi-user concurrency test.
Common HDD combinations
Examples ordered by recorded drive unit price, which may be historical or an editorial reference. Check capacity, vendor compatibility, included storage and price evidence before choosing. These are component checks, not compatibility certifications.
- BeeStation 4TB + 1 × WD Red Plus 2TB (WD20EFPX, 2TB each) →
Component total: $519.98 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00 · 2TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:45.096673+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
- BeeStation 4TB + 1 × IronWolf 4TB (ST4000VN006, 4TB each) →
Component total: $554.98 · recent · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:24.994342+00:00 · 4TB raw, before redundancy.
Dated price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:45.096673+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:24.994342+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
- BeeStation 4TB + 1 × WD Red Plus 4TB (WD40EFZZ, 4TB each) →
Component total: $559.98 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00 · 4TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:45.096673+00:00; drive price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Before you buy
US new factory configurations
Included drive, separate protection costs
The 4 TB HDD is included. Add independent backup capacity and account for paid BeeProtect/C2 services if chosen. Optional services are separate from the basic local-storage purchase.[1][3]
Read bundled-license conditions
The current family offer describes Acronis True Image Essentials for one computer for three years, with region and redemption deadlines. A trial or license is not an unlimited cloud-backup subscription.[3]
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BeeStation questions that affect the purchase
Can I use all 4 TB for Time Machine?
No. The Time Machine folder has a preset 2 TB limit. The advertised 4 TB is raw drive capacity, not the backup-folder quota.[2]
Can I connect it directly to a computer by USB-C?
No. USB is for attached storage. File access from a computer goes through the network.[3]
Can I use it if the Internet goes down?
Yes through a previously enabled local account and browser/SMB. Initial setup needs Internet, and the current FAQ excludes offline desktop/mobile app sign-in.[3]
Does it run full Synology DSM applications?
No. BeeStation has a focused software platform. Plex and BeeCamera are not supported on the BST150-4T.[2]
Do restore points replace another backup?
No. Restore points remain on the internal disk, have limited retention and exclude specific folders/settings. A separate backup is necessary for appliance failure or loss.[2]
Sources
Research updated Sep 11, 2026. Individual source check dates are listed below. Measurements belong to the named reviewers; tested configurations and software versions may differ from the product you buy.
- [1] Synology BeeStation hardware specifications ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Grouped hardware table columns BST150-4T / BST151-4T / BST170-4T / BST170-8T
- [2] Synology BeeStation software specifications ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Software specs page and API software tab; invited-user ceiling
- [3] Synology BeeStation Plus-Series hub ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Family hub; not a US PDP
- [4] TechRadar Synology BeeStation 4 TB review ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Performance section SMB 75–95 MB/s; 1 GB desktop-sync failure
- [5] Android Central Synology BeeStation 4 TB review ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Month-long backup experience; HAT3300 / 1 GB class
- [6] Amazon — BST150-4T ↗
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Selected buy-box seller; Product information model; New offers. MAP-hidden main price is not inferred from other sellers or recommendations.
- [7] Newegg — BST150-4T ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Exact-model title, specification table, buybox price/seller and Add to cart; parent captured source
- [8] B&H — BST150-4T ↗
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · MFR number; Capacity | RAM selector; Authorized Dealer; regular new retail listing. Cached price not promoted to a current offer.
- [9] PCMag Synology BeeStation review ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · 4.9 GB mixed-folder 92 MBps; iPhone camera-roll timing
- [10] Amazon product price observation ↗
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:06e4f5f96bc4be7de6772d6bc1163a4f9b029639ad4a0ce9a49d8aa62864c9bf
- [11] Newegg product price observation ↗
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · newegg-main-item; sha256:430fed94a66e60a8f40a4f438ea635dd2e5e9a6089966aeca61e7f8f2c4a23bc
- [12] B&H product price observation ↗
Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:88c8fa7517003d76c5eb024fd3c164346ff69864a6ff703ac8b5794814815cba
- [13] Adorama product price observation ↗
Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:1a08b313d3b33aab6b9ac618a3de94e2c348d448505458e1ebba9ef2d682755c
- [14] Best Buy product price observation ↗
Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:59b4ae5df81918cbcd5b865583c90b473c4aab59160863efe450c015a6884ccb
Research and review record
- Research: Grok 4.6 · Source research and data update
- Self-check: Grok 4.6 · Researcher self-check
- Independent review: GPT-6 (Codex) · Independent available original prose, official hardware/software tables and recorded chart review. Source-specific contradictions resolved or excluded. Current Newegg buyboxes checked; inaccessible merchants retain historical dates. Full videos not reviewed.
- Editorial integration: GPT-6 (Codex) · Editorial integration and validation
Independent review completed for the scope recorded in the audit.
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