8 WAYS TO SAVE ELECTRICITY AND MONEY ON YOUR NAS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtG-F7ufM1M How Much Does it Cost to Run a NAS? DS920+ WD 4TB Red Test - https://nascompares.com/guide/electricity-bill-how-much-does-a-synology-ds920-nas-with-wd-red-hdds-cost-to-run/ How Much Does It Cost To Run A NAS? (Bigger Article Getting Updated with New NAS as I test them) - https://nascompares.com/guide/how-much-does-it-cost-to-run-a-nas/ If you want to learn more about the energy consumption of your PC running 24x7, there is a great guide over on CCL Online that you can read here - https://www.cclonline.com/article/2132/Guide/CCL-Gaming-PCs/How-much-does-it-cost-leaving-my-PC-on-24-7-/ The Synology DS920+ NAS, Current Price/Availability on Amazon $550+ - https://amzn.to/3UMM2Sy The WD Red Plus 4TB HDD (x4), Current Price/Availability on Amazon $79 - https://amzn.to/3rbmWQ3 Power was monitored with a GOSUND SMART KIT Smart Plug, Mini 13A, Find HERE - https://amzn.to/3RdEMw3 NASCompares Price per TB Cacluation (WiP 28/09/22 - Should Be Ready Soon) - https://nascompares.com/answer/hdd-price-per-tb/?cntry=UK Energy AIN’T Cheap! If you have been keeping an eye on your electricity bill recently, you will have noticed that the amount you are paying per kilowatt has steadily increased month after month for several years now. Because of any one of about a hundred different global factors (local conflict, slow renewable energy uptake, monopolizing energy companies with powerful lobbying – take your pick!) most of us in2022/2023 have seen increases in energy costs. In this energy-aware climate, it can be appreciated that a NAS drive (a 24×7 appliance) seemingly has its cost to the end user in terms of electricity as something of a vague number. With so many kinds of NAS available in the market, featuring a mix of CPUs, PSUs, Bays and utilities, PLUS the wide range of HDD/SSD drives in the market to choose from – there are just so many variables when trying to work out how much power your NAS drive is using and how much that is translating to in your monthly energy bill! So, today’s article is about working out how much electricity the popular Synology DS920+ NAS and four WD Red Plus 4TB HDDs will consume, as well as how much that equals to you in £, $ or € per day, month and year! We tested the popular 2020 generation desktop 4-Bay NAS system, connected them to an energy monitor and worked out how much power they used in full active use and in idle. Let’s begin. NASCompares Free Advice Area - https://nascompares.com/contact-us/ Vulnerabilities And Exploits On Synology & QNAP NAS – Stay Updated! - https://nascompares.com/2021/05/26/vulnerabilities-and-exploits-on-synology-qnap-nas-stay-updated/ This description contains links to Amazon. These links will take you to some of the products mentioned in today's video. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thanks for watching. Do you still need help? Use the NASCompares Free Advice section above. It is my free, unbias community support system that allows you to ask me questions about your ideal setup. It is NOT a sales platform, NOT a way to push hardware you don’t need and, although it is just manned by me and might take a day or two for me to reply, I will help you any way I can. Below are some more popular guides. NAS Buyers Guide - Get It RIGHT First Time - https://nascompares.com/guide/nas-buyers-guide-2022-2023-synology-qnap-asustor-terramaster-wd-buffalo-zyxel-netgear/ Synology DSM 7 Review - ALL PARTS - https://nascompares.com/synology-dsm-7-0-full-review Synology DSM 6.2 vs DSM 7.0 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADQNJw1MKVo Synology DSM or QNAP QTS in 2021/2022, Part I - https://nascompares.com/synology-vs-qnap-nas-the-browser-interface-customization-and-brands/ Synology DSM or QNAP QTS in 2021/2022, Part II - https://nascompares.com/synology-vs-qnap-nas-mobile-apps-multimedia-steaming-and-storage-control/ Synology DSM or QNAP QTS in 2021/2022, Part III - https://nascompares.com/synology-vs-qnap-nas-vms-saas-nvr-tools-backup-applications-and-verdict/ Mesh Routers VS Powerline Adapters And Wi-Fi Extenders – Buyers Guide 2021 - https://nascompares.com/2021/03/08/mesh-routers-vs-powerline-adapters-and-wi-fi-extenders-buyers-guide-2021/ Synology NAS Unofficial Memory Upgrade Guide - https://nascompares.com/2020/04/06/synology-nas-memory-upgrade-guide-2020-edition/ How To Switch From Google Photos And Drive To Synology NAS – A Step By Step Guide - https://nascompares.com/2021/01/17/how-to-switch-from-google-photos-and-drive-to-synology-nas-a-step-by-step-guide/ This description contains links to Amazon. These links will take you to some of the products mentioned in today's video. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon NAS Solutions - https://amzn.to/37oX47P Or follow and speak with Robbie directly on his Twitter - https://twitter.com/RobbieOnTheTube