QNAP
QNAP TS-464
4-bay · N5095 · 2.5 GbE × 2 · PCIe expandable
87
/ 100
From $599
VS
Synology DS224+ wins by 1
Synology
Synology DS224+
2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3
88
/ 100
From $370
Specdex verdict
Synology DS224+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, QNAP TS-464 lands at 87 and Synology DS224+ at 88. That puts Synology DS224+ 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 Synology DS224+ if…
- ✓Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
- ✓Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
- ✓Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
QNAP TS-464 87
vs 88 Synology DS224+
Score breakdown
QNAP TS-464
87 performance 88
features 92
software 80
value 92
hardware 0
ease 0
Synology DS224+
88 performance 0
features 0
software 100
value 92
hardware 80
ease 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | QNAP TS-464 | Synology DS224+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | 4 | 2× 3.5″ SATA |
| CPU | ▲ Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel Celeron J4125 (4 cores) |
| RAM | ▲ 8 GB (16 GB max) | 2 GB DDR4 (expandable to 6) |
| Ports | 2× 2.5 GbE + PCIe slot | — |
| Max single volume | — | 108 TB |
| Network | — | 2× 1 GbE |
| USB | — | 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Warranty | — | 2 years (extendable to 4) |
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 DS224+
Pros
- +Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
- +Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
- +Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
Cons
- −1 GbE only at this tier
- −2 GB RAM baseline (expandable to 6)
- −Limited M.2 cache
FAQ: QNAP TS-464 vs Synology DS224+
Which is better, QNAP TS-464 or Synology DS224+? +
Synology DS224+ 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 Synology DS224+ worth the price? +
At $370, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in software.
Does QNAP TS-464 or Synology DS224+ 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.