QNAP TS-464
4-bay · N5095 · 2.5 GbE × 2 · PCIe expandable
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, QNAP TS-464 lands at 87 and Synology DiskStation DS1825+ at 91. That puts Synology DiskStation 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 DiskStation DS1825+ if…
- ✓DSM 7.3 still the best NAS OS
- ✓8 bays + 2× M.2 NVMe cache
- ✓Hot-swap, expansion-ready
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | QNAP TS-464 | Synology DiskStation DS1825+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | 4 | 8× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe |
| CPU | ▲ Intel Celeron N5095 | AMD Ryzen V1500B (4 cores, 8 threads) |
| RAM | 8 GB (16 GB max) | 8 GB ECC (expandable to 32) |
| Ports | 2× 2.5 GbE + PCIe slot | — |
| Network | — | 2.5 GbE × 2 |
| USB | — | 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
QNAP TS-464
- +Dual 2.5 GbE standard
- +PCIe expansion slot for 10 GbE
- +Hardware transcoding
- −QTS still dense
- −QNAP security history checkered
- −Comes with 8 GB RAM only
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
- +DSM 7.3 still the best NAS OS
- +8 bays + 2× M.2 NVMe cache
- +Hot-swap, expansion-ready
- −Newer Synology drives only on premium tier
- −Premium pricing vs UGREEN
- −Single 2.5 GbE
FAQ: QNAP TS-464 vs Synology DiskStation DS1825+
Which is better, QNAP TS-464 or Synology DiskStation DS1825+? +
Synology DiskStation 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 DiskStation DS1825+ worth the price? +
At $1,099, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in software.
Does QNAP TS-464 or Synology DiskStation 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.