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Synology DiskStation DS1825+ — 8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3
Synology

Synology DiskStation DS1825+

8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3

91
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ wins by 4
QNAP TS-464 — 4-bay · N5095 · 2.5 GbE × 2 · PCIe expandable
QNAP

QNAP TS-464

4-bay · N5095 · 2.5 GbE × 2 · PCIe expandable

87
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ lands at 91 and QNAP TS-464 at 87. That puts Synology DiskStation DS1825+ ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Synology DiskStation DS1825+ if…

  • ✓DSM 7.3 still the best NAS OS
  • ✓8 bays + 2× M.2 NVMe cache
  • ✓Hot-swap, expansion-ready

Pick QNAP TS-464 if…

  • ✓Dual 2.5 GbE standard
  • ✓PCIe expansion slot for 10 GbE
  • ✓Hardware transcoding
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Winner by scenario

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

Software

Synology DiskStation DS1825+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ leads on software (100 vs 80).

Value for money

QNAP TS-464

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

QNAP TS-464 more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,099).

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ 91
vs
87 QNAP TS-464

Score breakdown

Synology DiskStation DS1825+
91
hardware 88
software 100
value 84
ease 92
performance 0
features 0
QNAP TS-464
87
hardware 0
software 80
value 92
ease 0
performance 88
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ versus QNAP TS-464 — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DiskStation DS1825+ QNAP TS-464
CPU
AMD Ryzen V1500B (4 cores, 8 threads)
▲ Intel Celeron N5095
RAM
8 GB ECC (expandable to 32)
8 GB (16 GB max)
Bays
8× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe
4
Network
2.5 GbE × 2
—
USB
3× USB 3.2 Gen 2
—
Ports
—
2× 2.5 GbE + PCIe slot

Synology DiskStation DS1825+

Pros
  • +DSM 7.3 still the best NAS OS
  • +8 bays + 2× M.2 NVMe cache
  • +Hot-swap, expansion-ready
Cons
  • −Newer Synology drives only on premium tier
  • −Premium pricing vs UGREEN
  • −Single 2.5 GbE

QNAP TS-464

Pros
  • +Dual 2.5 GbE standard
  • +PCIe expansion slot for 10 GbE
  • +Hardware transcoding
Cons
  • −QTS still dense
  • −QNAP security history checkered
  • −Comes with 8 GB RAM only

FAQ: Synology DiskStation DS1825+ vs QNAP TS-464

Which is better, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or QNAP TS-464? +

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Synology DiskStation DS1825+ worth the price? +

At $1,099, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in software.

Is QNAP TS-464 worth the price? +

At $599, QNAP TS-464 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.

Does Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or QNAP TS-464 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 software, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or QNAP TS-464? +

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ — leads on software (100 vs 80). Compared on the software sub-score.

Which is the better value, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or QNAP TS-464? +

QNAP TS-464 — more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.