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QNAP TS-464 — 4-bay · N5095 · 2.5 GbE × 2 · PCIe expandable
QNAP

QNAP TS-464

4-bay · N5095 · 2.5 GbE × 2 · PCIe expandable

87
/ 100
From $599
VS
QNAP TS-h973AX wins by 1
QNAP TS-h973AX — NAS · $1599
QNAP

QNAP TS-h973AX

NAS · $1599

88
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

QNAP TS-h973AX takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, QNAP TS-464 lands at 87 and QNAP TS-h973AX at 88. That puts QNAP TS-h973AX ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick QNAP TS-464 if…

  • ✓Dual 2.5 GbE standard
  • ✓PCIe expansion slot for 10 GbE
  • ✓Hardware transcoding

Pick QNAP TS-h973AX if…

  • ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Features

QNAP TS-464

Compared on the features sub-score

QNAP TS-464 leads on features (92 vs 88).

Performance

Tie

Compared on the performance sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Software

QNAP TS-h973AX

Compared on the software sub-score

QNAP TS-h973AX leads on software (86 vs 80).

Value for money

QNAP TS-464

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

QNAP TS-464 more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,599).

QNAP TS-464 87
vs
88 QNAP TS-h973AX

Score breakdown

QNAP TS-464
87
performance 88
features 92
software 80
value 92
QNAP TS-h973AX
88
performance 88
features 88
software 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

QNAP TS-464 versus QNAP TS-h973AX — full spec comparison
Spec QNAP TS-464 QNAP TS-h973AX
Bays
4
—
CPU
Intel Celeron N5095
—
RAM
8 GB (16 GB max)
—
Ports
2× 2.5 GbE + PCIe slot
—

QNAP TS-464

Pros
  • +Dual 2.5 GbE standard
  • +PCIe expansion slot for 10 GbE
  • +Hardware transcoding
Cons
  • −QTS still dense
  • −QNAP security history checkered
  • −Comes with 8 GB RAM only

QNAP TS-h973AX

Pros
  • +Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • +NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • +Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Cons
  • −Disks rarely included
  • −Drive compatibility restrictions on some brands
  • −Power draw 24/7

FAQ: QNAP TS-464 vs QNAP TS-h973AX

Which is better, QNAP TS-464 or QNAP TS-h973AX? +

QNAP TS-h973AX scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is QNAP TS-464 worth the price? +

At $599, QNAP TS-464 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.

Is QNAP TS-h973AX worth the price? +

At $1,599, QNAP TS-h973AX delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does QNAP TS-464 or QNAP TS-h973AX last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for features, QNAP TS-464 or QNAP TS-h973AX? +

QNAP TS-464 — leads on features (92 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for software, QNAP TS-464 or QNAP TS-h973AX? +

QNAP TS-h973AX — leads on software (86 vs 80). Compared on the software sub-score.