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
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
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
| 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.