Synology
Synology DS1825+
8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2
91
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Synology DS1825+ wins by 4
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…
- ✓8 bays with DSM polish
- ✓NVMe cache slots
- ✓Great backup ecosystem
Pick QNAP TS-464 if…
- ✓Dual 2.5 GbE standard
- ✓PCIe expansion slot for 10 GbE
- ✓Hardware transcoding
Score breakdown
Synology DS1825+
91 performance 86
features 94
software 98
value 84
QNAP TS-464
87 performance 88
features 92
software 80
value 92
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Synology DS1825+
QNAP TS-464
Bays
8
4
CPU
AMD Ryzen V1500B
Intel Celeron N5095
RAM
8 GB ECC (32 GB max)
8 GB (16 GB max)
Ports
4× GbE + optional 10 GbE
2× 2.5 GbE + PCIe slot
Synology DS1825+
Pros
- +8 bays with DSM polish
- +NVMe cache slots
- +Great backup ecosystem
Cons
- −No 10 GbE built-in
- −Synology-only drive restrictions on some models
- −Premium price
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 software.
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.