zettlab d4 hands on review sleek 4 bay ai nas with support for 100 tb st...
The Zettlab D4 gets the basics right. It's a well-built system from a hardware perspective, and it offers a good amount of flexibility in terms of ports. While it lacks some of the AI-focused features available on the Ultra models, the on-device AI search, media analysis, and categorization make file management easier. There are features that cater to photographers and content creators, and with support for 100 TB of storage, it offers more than plenty for basic backup needs. However, due to the lack of a PCIe expansion slot, it may not stand as an ideal choice for those who prefer having high-speed storage in their NAS. In the current pre-release phase, the software also feels a bit incomplete, but the team is offering frequent updates.
Pros
- + solid hardware build with easy-access 4-bay design
- + on-device AI search, media categorization, and transcription
- + useful features for photographers and content creators
- + ZettOS is responsive and supports standard NAS functions
- + up to 100 TB storage support
Cons
- - limited AI feature set compared to the Ultra models
- - no PCIe expansion slot
- - no WiFi
