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Synology DS1522+ — NAS · $699
Synology

Synology DS1522+

NAS · $699

88
/ 100
From $699
VS
Synology DS1522+ wins by 4
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro — NAS · $699
TerraMaster

TerraMaster F4-424 Pro

NAS · $699

84
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Synology DS1522+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS1522+ lands at 88 and TerraMaster F4-424 Pro at 84. That puts Synology DS1522+ ahead by 4 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 TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 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 84).

Features

Synology DS1522+

Compared on the features sub-score

Synology DS1522+ leads on features (88 vs 84).

Software

Synology DS1522+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS1522+ leads on software (86 vs 82).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Synology DS1522+ 88
vs
84 TerraMaster F4-424 Pro

Score breakdown

Synology DS1522+
88
performance 88
features 88
software 86
value 82
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro
84
performance 84
features 84
software 82
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS1522+ versus TerraMaster F4-424 Pro — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS1522+ TerraMaster F4-424 Pro

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 F4-424 Pro

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 F4-424 Pro

Which is better, Synology DS1522+ or TerraMaster F4-424 Pro? +

Synology DS1522+ scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 F4-424 Pro worth the price? +

At $699, TerraMaster F4-424 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in performance.

Does Synology DS1522+ or TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 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 F4-424 Pro? +

Synology DS1522+ — leads on performance (88 vs 84). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, Synology DS1522+ or TerraMaster F4-424 Pro? +

Synology DS1522+ — leads on features (88 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.