QNAP
QNAP TS-464
4-bay · N5095 · 2.5 GbE × 2 · PCIe expandable
87
/ 100
From $599
VS
Synology DS1825+ wins by 4
Synology
Synology DS1825+
NAS · $1099
91
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Synology DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, QNAP TS-464 lands at 87 and Synology DS1825+ at 91. That puts Synology DS1825+ ahead by 4 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 Synology DS1825+ if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
QNAP TS-464 87
vs 91 Synology DS1825+
Score breakdown
QNAP TS-464
87 performance 88
features 92
software 80
value 92
Synology DS1825+
91 performance 91
features 91
software 89
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | QNAP TS-464 | Synology DS1825+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Synology DS1825+
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 Synology DS1825+
Which is better, QNAP TS-464 or Synology DS1825+? +
Synology DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 Synology DS1825+ worth the price? +
At $1,099, Synology DS1825+ delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in performance.
Does QNAP TS-464 or Synology DS1825+ 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.