My brother is about to buy a NAS box for home use. I've been happy with my synology. That and qnap still tops?

Anyone have a good rec for reasonably priced NAS drives? Probably looking for 2 or 3 in the 6 to 10TB range (depending on 2 or 4 bay box)

I seem to recall we're supposed to stay away from SMR drives.

thanks!

-jk