QNAP
QNAP TS-673A
NAS · $999
86
/ 100
From $999
VS
QNAP TS-464 wins by 1
QNAP
QNAP TS-464
4-bay · N5095 · 2.5 GbE × 2 · PCIe expandable
87
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
QNAP TS-464 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, QNAP TS-673A lands at 86 and QNAP TS-464 at 87. That puts QNAP TS-464 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick QNAP TS-673A if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Pick QNAP TS-464 if…
- ✓Dual 2.5 GbE standard
- ✓PCIe expansion slot for 10 GbE
- ✓Hardware transcoding
QNAP TS-673A 86
vs 87 QNAP TS-464
Score breakdown
QNAP TS-673A
86 performance 86
features 86
software 84
value 82
QNAP TS-464
87 performance 88
features 92
software 80
value 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | QNAP TS-673A | QNAP TS-464 |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | — | 4 |
| CPU | — | Intel Celeron N5095 |
| RAM | — | 8 GB (16 GB max) |
| Ports | — | 2× 2.5 GbE + PCIe slot |
QNAP TS-673A
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
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
FAQ: QNAP TS-673A vs QNAP TS-464
Which is better, QNAP TS-673A or QNAP TS-464? +
QNAP TS-464 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is QNAP TS-673A worth the price? +
At $999, QNAP TS-673A delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Is QNAP TS-464 worth the price? +
At $599, QNAP TS-464 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.
Does QNAP TS-673A or QNAP TS-464 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.