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Synology DS1522+ — NAS · $699
Synology

Synology DS1522+

NAS · $699

88
/ 100
From $699
VS
Synology DS923+ wins by 2
Synology DS923+ — NAS · $599
Synology

Synology DS923+

NAS · $599

90
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

Synology DS923+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS1522+ lands at 88 and Synology DS923+ at 90. That puts Synology DS923+ ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Synology DS1522+ if…

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

Pick Synology DS923+ 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

Synology DS923+

Compared on the performance sub-score

Synology DS923+ leads on performance (90 vs 88).

Features

Synology DS923+

Compared on the features sub-score

Synology DS923+ leads on features (90 vs 88).

Software

Synology DS923+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS923+ leads on software (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Synology DS923+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS923+ more score per dollar ($599 vs $699).

Synology DS1522+ 88
vs
90 Synology DS923+

Score breakdown

Synology DS1522+
88
performance 88
features 88
software 86
value 82
Synology DS923+
90
performance 90
features 90
software 88
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS1522+ versus Synology DS923+ — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS1522+ Synology DS923+

Synology DS1522+

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 DS923+

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: Synology DS1522+ vs Synology DS923+

Which is better, Synology DS1522+ or Synology DS923+? +

Synology DS923+ scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Synology DS1522+ worth the price? +

At $699, Synology DS1522+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Is Synology DS923+ worth the price? +

At $599, Synology DS923+ delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.

Does Synology DS1522+ or Synology DS923+ 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, Synology DS1522+ or Synology DS923+? +

Synology DS923+ — leads on performance (90 vs 88). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, Synology DS1522+ or Synology DS923+? +

Synology DS923+ — leads on features (90 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.