Synology · NAS buying guide
Synology BeeStation Plus 8TB · Exact identity: BST170-8T
1 primary bays · Intel Celeron J4125 · 4-core · 4GB DDR4 · 1 × 1GbE · Storage included; additional drives require separate planning
Catalog amount: $560.99 · recent · Price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:50.516549+00:00. Tax and shipping excluded.
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BeeStation Plus 8TB: specifications and dated store comparison →An 8 TB personal cloud for files and photos, with Plex and supported Synology cameras
BST170-8T; 8 TB installed HDD; 4 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 ↓
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Living with it
The built-in HDD is 8 TB raw. Time Machine and Media each have a preset 4 TB folder limit; the internal Plex media library is also capped at 4 TB. These are different from total usable storage. Internal capacity has no documented upgrade path. Plex can also index an attached USB drive; this does not expand the internal pool or its automatic backup coverage.[1][2][3]
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]
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]
Plex is supported on Plus, and current software supports up to four compatible Synology cameras. The cited 2025 review predates this camera feature. Budget for cameras, backup storage and any required Plex Pass; no tested 4K transcode stream count is established.[3][2]
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.
Jon L. JacobiAug 22, 2025
Read: About 115 MB/s. Write: About 90–100 MB/s. Several people streamed 1080p video/music without reported issues; the exact count and codec were not specified. The article predates current BeeCamera support; its old missing-camera statement is not carried forward.
Read the original reviewPCWorld original Synology BeeStation Plus 8 TB review
Tested: 8 TB BeeStation Plus; factory 4 GB; Apple Studio M4 Max with 10GbE on a 2.5GbE home network; appliance limited to 1GbE. Disk Speed Test and AmorphousDiskMark.
Applies to: Exact factory capacity and memory version; historical software experience is not a current-version retest.
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| Read | About 115 MB/s | Gigabit NAS connectionPerformance paragraph |
| Write | About 90–100 MB/s | Same network setupPerformance paragraph |
| Blackmagic Disk Speed Test write / read | 99.9 /109.1 MB/s | MacStudio M4 Max network setup; screenshot differs from rounded proseDisk Speed Test image |
Limits to keep in mind
Collin ProbstAug 24, 2025
TechRadar found the 8 TB Plus easy to set up, with Plex and DiskStation backup, but published no throughput numbers and wrongly labelled the drive an SSD in the specs box. Treat that line as an error; official and other reviews describe an 8 TB HDD.
Read the original reviewTechRadar hands-on Synology BeeStation Plus review
Tested: BeeStation Plus 8 TB used as personal cloud with Plex, Finder/desktop integration, and backup to a DiskStation. No instrumented throughput table.75 days of office use, MacFinder, TP-LinkDecoXE75Pro, AnkerUPS and externalUSB backup.
Applies to: Direct as Plus 8 TB hands-on experience. Do not take the article spec line '8 TB SSD' as factory identity; official column is 8 TB HDD.
Limits to keep in mind
Harish JonnalagaddaJun 30, 2025
Android Central used BST170-8T (J4125, 4 GB, 8 TB HAT3310) as a Plex box with hardware transcode. That is a Plus-only software path; the original 1 GB BeeStation cannot install Plex. No copy-speed chart was published.
Read the original reviewAndroid Central BeeStation Plus Plex review
Tested: BST170-8T described with Intel Celeron J4125, 4 GB RAM, integrated 8 TB HAT3310 HDD; Plex installed from Integration settings; hardware transcode claimed.
Applies to: Direct for BST170-8T. Transcode claim is qualitative, not a timed 4K ladder.
Limits to keep in mind
Michaël AussemsAug 13, 2026
ITdaily used the 8 TB/4 GB appliance in an office with one owner and up to eight invited users. Browser/mobile access worked, but the desktop app failed on three Windows PCs. The cause and precise builds were not established.
Read the original reviewITdaily Synology BeeStation Plus 8 TB review
Tested: BeeStation Plus 8 TB with Synology HAT3310 HDD, Celeron J4125, 4 GB DDR4, 1GbE, USB-A/USB-C. Office network install.
Applies to: Direct for BST170-8T software limits: 8 users, no app store/containers, optional Plex.
Limits to keep in mind
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.
Component total: $715.98 · 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: 2026-10-09T03:58:50.516549+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.
Component total: $750.98 · 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: 2026-10-09T03:58:50.516549+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.
Component total: $755.98 · 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: 2026-10-09T03:58:50.516549+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
The 8 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]
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]
BST170-8T; 8 TB installed HDD; 4 GB DDR4; one Gigabit Ethernet port Check the total delivered price at the store.
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No. The Time Machine folder has a preset 4 TB limit. The advertised 8 TB is raw drive capacity, not the backup-folder quota.[2]
No. USB is for attached storage. File access from a computer goes through the network.[3]
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]
No. BeeStation has a focused software platform. Plex and supported BeeCamera functions are provided, but a general container/VM hosting environment is not established.[2]
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]
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.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Column BST170-8T
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · BeeCamera supported on BST170; Plex on Plus
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Family hub
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · About 115 MB/s read and 90–100 MB/s write on Gigabit
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Checked Sep 10, 2026 · MFR number; Capacity | RAM selector; Authorized Dealer; regular new retail listing. Cached price not promoted to a current offer.
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Hands-on setup/Plex; specs block incorrectly says SSD
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · HAT3310 8 TB, J4125, 4 GB, Plex hardware transcode qualitative
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · HAT3310, J4125, 4 GB, 8 users, optional Plex, no containers
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