An SDR 2160p supported TV has around 4,000 lines of resolution (the lines across the screen that form the rows of pixels) but is not capable of completely showing the depth and richness of colours spectrum and contrast of 4K HDR.

Most media listed at high definition in 2020 will be 1080PĤK SDR 2160p – 4K SDR is the entry point into 4K Media. HD 720p – Otherwise known as ‘HD Ready’ or ‘Standard HD’, it is generally considered the lowest starting point for watching HD media and starts at 1280×720 SD 480p / 576p –Most likely the lowest point at which you will need transcoding of a video media file, 480p was used for many early Plasma televisions, whereas 576p is considered Standard Definition in many countries worldwide Model ID – This is the Name of the Synology NAS DeviceĬPU – This is the central processor of the Synology NAS server and this will be what decides the performance of your Plex Media Server I have broken them down into the following areas:

When it comes to choosing the right Synology NAS for your Plex Media Server, below I have broken down the entire currently available NAS you can buy.

6.2 Related Choosing the Right Synology NAS for a Plex Media Server

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