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QNAP TS-673A — NAS · $999
QNAP

QNAP TS-673A

NAS · $999

86
/ 100
From $999
VS
Synology DS224+ wins by 2
Synology DS224+ — 2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3
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-673A lands at 86 and Synology DS224+ at 88. That puts Synology DS224+ ahead by 2 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 Synology DS224+ if…

  • ✓Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
  • ✓Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
  • ✓Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
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Winner by scenario

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

Software

Synology DS224+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS224+ leads on software (100 vs 84).

Value for money

Synology DS224+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS224+ more score per dollar ($370 vs $999).

QNAP TS-673A 86
vs
88 Synology DS224+

Score breakdown

QNAP TS-673A
86
performance 86
features 86
software 84
value 82
hardware 0
ease 0
Synology DS224+
88
performance 0
features 0
software 100
value 92
hardware 80
ease 96

Specs side-by-side

QNAP TS-673A versus Synology DS224+ — full spec comparison
Spec QNAP TS-673A Synology DS224+
CPU
—
Intel Celeron J4125 (4 cores)
RAM
—
2 GB DDR4 (expandable to 6)
Bays
—
2× 3.5″ SATA
Max single volume
—
108 TB
Network
—
2× 1 GbE
USB
—
2× USB 3.2 Gen 1
Warranty
—
2 years (extendable to 4)

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

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-673A vs Synology DS224+

Which is better, QNAP TS-673A or Synology DS224+? +

Synology DS224+ scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Synology DS224+ worth the price? +

At $370, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in software.

Does QNAP TS-673A 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.

Which is better for software, QNAP TS-673A or Synology DS224+? +

Synology DS224+ — leads on software (100 vs 84). Compared on the software sub-score.

Which is the better value, QNAP TS-673A or Synology DS224+? +

Synology DS224+ — more score per dollar ($370 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.