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Synology DS1522+ — NAS · $699
Synology

Synology DS1522+

NAS · $699

88
/ 100
From $699
VS
Synology DS1522+ wins by 8
TerraMaster F2-423 — NAS · $379
TerraMaster

TerraMaster F2-423

NAS · $379

80
/ 100
From $379
Specdex verdict

Synology DS1522+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS1522+ lands at 88 and TerraMaster F2-423 at 80. That puts Synology DS1522+ ahead by 8 points — a decisive 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 TerraMaster F2-423 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 DS1522+

Compared on the performance sub-score

Synology DS1522+ leads on performance (88 vs 80).

Features

Synology DS1522+

Compared on the features sub-score

Synology DS1522+ leads on features (88 vs 80).

Software

Synology DS1522+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS1522+ leads on software (86 vs 78).

Value for money

TerraMaster F2-423

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

TerraMaster F2-423 more score per dollar ($379 vs $699).

Synology DS1522+ 88
vs
80 TerraMaster F2-423

Score breakdown

Synology DS1522+
88
performance 88
features 88
software 86
value 82
TerraMaster F2-423
80
performance 80
features 80
software 78
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS1522+ versus TerraMaster F2-423 — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS1522+ TerraMaster F2-423

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

TerraMaster F2-423

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 TerraMaster F2-423

Which is better, Synology DS1522+ or TerraMaster F2-423? +

Synology DS1522+ scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 8. 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 TerraMaster F2-423 worth the price? +

At $379, TerraMaster F2-423 delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in value.

Does Synology DS1522+ or TerraMaster F2-423 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 TerraMaster F2-423? +

Synology DS1522+ — leads on performance (88 vs 80). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, Synology DS1522+ or TerraMaster F2-423? +

Synology DS1522+ — leads on features (88 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.