Skip to content
Specdex
Compare now
Synology DS1825+ — 8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2
Synology

Synology DS1825+

8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2

91
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Synology DS1825+ wins by 3
QNAP TS-h973AX — NAS · $1599
QNAP

QNAP TS-h973AX

NAS · $1599

88
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

Synology DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS1825+ lands at 91 and QNAP TS-h973AX at 88. That puts Synology DS1825+ ahead by 3 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-h973AX if…

  • ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Share this comparison: Share to Reddit X / Twitter

Winner by scenario

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

Software

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on software (98 vs 86).

Features

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the features sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on features (94 vs 88).

Performance

QNAP TS-h973AX

Compared on the performance sub-score

QNAP TS-h973AX leads on performance (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Synology DS1825+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS1825+ more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,599).

Synology DS1825+ 91
vs
88 QNAP TS-h973AX

Score breakdown

Synology DS1825+
91
performance 86
features 94
software 98
value 84
QNAP TS-h973AX
88
performance 88
features 88
software 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS1825+ versus QNAP TS-h973AX — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS1825+ QNAP TS-h973AX
Bays
8
—
CPU
AMD Ryzen V1500B
—
RAM
8 GB ECC (32 GB max)
—
Ports
4× GbE + optional 10 GbE
—

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-h973AX

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 DS1825+ vs QNAP TS-h973AX

Which is better, Synology DS1825+ or QNAP TS-h973AX? +

Synology DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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-h973AX worth the price? +

At $1,599, QNAP TS-h973AX delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does Synology DS1825+ or QNAP TS-h973AX 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 DS1825+ or QNAP TS-h973AX? +

Synology DS1825+ — leads on software (98 vs 86). Compared on the software sub-score.

Which is better for features, Synology DS1825+ or QNAP TS-h973AX? +

Synology DS1825+ — leads on features (94 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.