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QNAP TS-h973AX — NAS · $1599
QNAP

QNAP TS-h973AX

NAS · $1599

88
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
QNAP TS-h973AX wins by 2
Synology DS224+ — NAS · $299
Synology

Synology DS224+

NAS · $299

86
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

QNAP TS-h973AX takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, QNAP TS-h973AX lands at 88 and Synology DS224+ at 86. That puts QNAP TS-h973AX ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick QNAP TS-h973AX if…

  • ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers

Pick Synology DS224+ if…

  • ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
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Winner by scenario

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

Performance

QNAP TS-h973AX

Compared on the performance sub-score

QNAP TS-h973AX leads on performance (88 vs 86).

Features

QNAP TS-h973AX

Compared on the features sub-score

QNAP TS-h973AX leads on features (88 vs 86).

Software

QNAP TS-h973AX

Compared on the software sub-score

QNAP TS-h973AX leads on software (86 vs 84).

Value for money

Synology DS224+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS224+ more score per dollar ($299 vs $1,599).

QNAP TS-h973AX 88
vs
86 Synology DS224+

Score breakdown

QNAP TS-h973AX
88
performance 88
features 88
software 86
value 82
Synology DS224+
86
performance 86
features 86
software 84
value 82

Specs side-by-side

QNAP TS-h973AX versus Synology DS224+ — full spec comparison
Spec QNAP TS-h973AX Synology DS224+

QNAP TS-h973AX

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
  • +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

FAQ: QNAP TS-h973AX vs Synology DS224+

Which is better, QNAP TS-h973AX or Synology DS224+? +

QNAP TS-h973AX scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is QNAP TS-h973AX worth the price? +

At $1,599, QNAP TS-h973AX delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Is Synology DS224+ worth the price? +

At $299, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.

Does QNAP TS-h973AX 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 performance, QNAP TS-h973AX or Synology DS224+? +

QNAP TS-h973AX — leads on performance (88 vs 86). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, QNAP TS-h973AX or Synology DS224+? +

QNAP TS-h973AX — leads on features (88 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.