QNAP TS-h973AX
NAS · $1599
UGREEN NASync DXP4800
4-bay · N100 · 2×2.5 GbE + 10 GbE
QNAP TS-h973AX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, QNAP TS-h973AX lands at 88 and UGREEN NASync DXP4800 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 if…
- ✓10 GbE on the mid-tier
- ✓Intel iGPU for transcoding
- ✓NVMe cache x2
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
UGREEN NASync DXP4800Compared on the performance sub-score
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 leads on performance (92 vs 88).
Features
UGREEN NASync DXP4800Compared on the features sub-score
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 leads on features (90 vs 88).
Software
QNAP TS-h973AXCompared on the software sub-score
QNAP TS-h973AX leads on software (86 vs 76).
Value for money
UGREEN NASync DXP4800Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | QNAP TS-h973AX | UGREEN NASync DXP4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | — | 4 |
| CPU | — | Intel N100 |
| RAM | — | 8 GB DDR5 |
| Ports | — | 2× 2.5 GbE + 1× 10 GbE |
QNAP TS-h973AX
- +Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- +NVMe cache slots on newer models
- +Docker/VM support on higher tiers
- −Disks rarely included
- −Drive compatibility restrictions on some brands
- −Power draw 24/7
UGREEN NASync DXP4800
- +10 GbE on the mid-tier
- +Intel iGPU for transcoding
- +NVMe cache x2
- −UGOS still maturing
- −No mature app store vs DSM
- −Warranty support is new
FAQ: QNAP TS-h973AX vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800
Which is better, QNAP TS-h973AX or UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +
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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 worth the price? +
At $499, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in value.
Does QNAP TS-h973AX or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 — leads on performance (92 vs 88). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for features, QNAP TS-h973AX or UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 — leads on features (90 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.