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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
Synology DS1825+ wins by 4
Synology DS1825+ — 8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2
Synology

Synology DS1825+

8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2

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…

  • ✓8 bays with DSM polish
  • ✓NVMe cache slots
  • ✓Great backup ecosystem
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Winner by scenario

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

Features

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the features sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on features (94 vs 92).

Software

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on software (98 vs 80).

Performance

QNAP TS-464

Compared on the performance sub-score

QNAP TS-464 leads on performance (88 vs 86).

Value for money

QNAP TS-464

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

QNAP TS-464 more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,099).

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 86
features 94
software 98
value 84

Specs side-by-side

QNAP TS-464 versus Synology DS1825+ — full spec comparison
Spec QNAP TS-464 Synology DS1825+
Bays
4
8
CPU
▲ Intel Celeron N5095
AMD Ryzen V1500B
RAM
8 GB (16 GB max)
8 GB ECC (32 GB max)
Ports
2× 2.5 GbE + PCIe slot
4× GbE + optional 10 GbE

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
  • +8 bays with DSM polish
  • +NVMe cache slots
  • +Great backup ecosystem
Cons
  • −No 10 GbE built-in
  • −Synology-only drive restrictions on some models
  • −Premium price

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 software.

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.

Which is better for features, QNAP TS-464 or Synology DS1825+? +

Synology DS1825+ — leads on features (94 vs 92). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for software, QNAP TS-464 or Synology DS1825+? +

Synology DS1825+ — leads on software (98 vs 80). Compared on the software sub-score.