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Synology DS1825+ — NAS · $1099
Synology

Synology DS1825+

NAS · $1099

91
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Synology 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 DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.

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

Pick Synology DS1825+ if…

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

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

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Performance

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the performance sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on performance (91 vs 88).

Software

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on software (89 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 DS1825+ 91
vs
87 QNAP TS-464

Score breakdown

Synology DS1825+
91
performance 91
features 91
software 89
value 82
QNAP TS-464
87
performance 88
features 92
software 80
value 92

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS1825+ versus QNAP TS-464 — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS1825+ QNAP TS-464
Bays
—
4
CPU
—
Intel Celeron N5095
RAM
—
8 GB (16 GB max)
Ports
—
2× 2.5 GbE + PCIe slot

Synology DS1825+

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

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 DS1825+ vs QNAP TS-464

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

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

Is Synology DS1825+ worth the price? +

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

Is QNAP TS-464 worth the price? +

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

Does Synology 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 performance, Synology DS1825+ or QNAP TS-464? +

Synology DS1825+ — leads on performance (91 vs 88). Compared on the performance sub-score.

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

Synology DS1825+ — leads on software (89 vs 80). Compared on the software sub-score.