Should you buy the GL.iNet Mango 2 or the UniFi Travel Router? In our hands-on comparison, the short version is that the UniFi Travel Router is the slicker and more ecosystem-friendly option, especially if you already live inside UniFi Network. However, the GL.iNet Mango 2 is the stronger all-round pocket router for most tinkerers, travellers […]

UniFi Travel Router Long-Range vs GL.iNet Mango 2: 2 Compact Routers with Different Priorities The UniFi Travel Router Long-Range and GL.iNet Mango 2 are compact dual-band Wi-Fi 5 routers designed to place several devices behind a familiar private network while using public Wi-Fi, Ethernet or a tethered mobile device as the internet source. Both provide […]

GL.iNet is preparing a much more conventional home mesh router system called Velica, and it is not just another pocket travel router. In our latest NASCompares coverage, we looked at the GL.iNet Velica 7 / Velica Mesh Router System, a WiFi 7 mesh platform built around a larger main hub, smaller satellite nodes, 2.5GbE networking […]

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 NAS Deals on Synology, QNAP, UGREEN, TerraMaster, Seagate and More That’s right, it’s that time again. Amazon Prime Big Deal Days 2026 is officially underway from October 6th to October 7th, giving Prime members 48 hours of deals across storage, networking, PC hardware and consumer electronics, and effectively acting […]

UniFi Travel Router vs UniFi Travel Router Long-Range: 2 Similar Routers with Different Reach…Literally The UniFi Travel Router and UniFi Travel Router Long-Range are compact dual-band Wi-Fi 5 routers designed to provide a familiar private network while using hotel Wi-Fi, public wireless services, Ethernet or a tethered mobile device as the internet connection. Both models […]

UniFi vs Gl.iNet Pocket Router – Which is Better? Travel routers provide a convenient way to connect several devices through a single wired, wireless or phone-tethered internet connection, while keeping the user’s own network settings and security in place. The UniFi Travel Router and GL.iNet Mango 2 approach this requirement from slightly different positions, but […]

Minisforum MS-03 Workstation Review – Quick Verdict The Minisforum MS-03 is the follow-up to one of the most discussed compact workstation platforms of the last few years. In our review, the headline appeal is clear: a very small system with workstation-style networking, modern Intel Ultra processor options, multiple M.2 slots, Thunderbolt/USB4-class connectivity and enough expansion […]

Video covered: How We DO and DO NOT Want AI in Our NAS (ft. QNAP) from the NASCompares YouTube channel, published 2026-06-11T14:00:12+00:00. This article expands the booth discussion into a practical guide to where AI on NAS is useful, where it becomes risky, and how QNAP is trying to balance local data ownership with AI-assisted […]

The StationPC DA400 is one of the more unusual NAS systems we have looked at recently: a four-bay desktop storage device being positioned not just as a conventional home NAS, but as an AI-assisted photo, document, backup and local-service appliance. Rather than simply chasing another familiar Intel or AMD NAS layout, the DA400 combines StationPC’s […]

Mango 2 Review: A Smaller Kind of Gl.iNet Router I have reviewed quite a few GL.iNet travel routers over the years, but the Mango 2 (GL-MG1300) takes the range in a slightly different direction. Instead of adding faster wireless standards, more powerful hardware and an increasingly large enclosure, GL.iNet has returned to the compact and […]

What is the UniFi Travel Router LR? The UniFi Travel Router Long-Range, or UTR-LR, is a compact $99 travel router designed to provide a private, managed network when using hotel, rental property, office or other shared internet connections. It joins the existing $79 UniFi Travel Router rather than replacing it, retaining the same general platform […]

A New Pocket Travel Router on the way – The Mango 2 Revealed I have followed GL.iNet’s travel routers for years, but many of its recent models have become increasingly powerful, expensive and physically larger. The newly revealed Mango 2 (GL-MG1300) takes the opposite approach, returning to the small and relatively affordable format of the […]

10 WAYS that NAS is Getting Screwed Over the past 18 to 24 months, the consumer and prosumer Network Attached Storage (NAS) market has undergone a noticeable shift in design priorities, hardware architecture, and software accessibility. While broader industry pressures—ranging from component supply constraints to shifting manufacturing priorities—have introduced genuine engineering challenges, many recent market […]

UniFi Travel Router UTR 6 Months Later Review When the UniFi Travel Router, or UTR, first arrived around 6 months ago, it was Ubiquiti’s first proper attempt at a dedicated travel router. It was a small, USB-C powered device designed to sit between your devices and whatever internet connection was available at the time, whether […]

GL.iNet Flint 4 First Look: What Has Emerged So Far I first saw the GL.iNet Flint 4 at CES 2026, but information about the router became relatively limited in the months that followed. GL.iNet has now formally presented the Flint 4, also known as the GL-BE14000, as an upcoming tri-band Wi-Fi 7 router aimed at […]

GL.iNet Comet X KVM Early Review, Teardown and Testing The GL.iNet Comet X GL-RM4PE is a 4-port hardware KVM designed to manage several computers or servers from 1 central device. It connects directly to the HDMI and USB interfaces of up to 4 client systems, allowing the user to switch between them remotely through a […]