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Synology DS224+ — 2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3
Synology

Synology DS224+

2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3

88
/ 100
From $370
VS
Synology DS224+ wins by 1
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 DS224+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS224+ lands at 88 and QNAP TS-464 at 87. That puts Synology DS224+ ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Synology DS224+ if…

  • ✓Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
  • ✓Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
  • ✓Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in

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 DS224+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS224+ leads on software (100 vs 80).

Value for money

Synology DS224+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS224+ more score per dollar ($370 vs $599).

Synology DS224+ 88
vs
87 QNAP TS-464

Score breakdown

Synology DS224+
88
hardware 80
software 100
value 92
ease 96
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 DS224+ versus QNAP TS-464 — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS224+ QNAP TS-464
CPU
Intel Celeron J4125 (4 cores)
▲ Intel Celeron N5095
RAM
2 GB DDR4 (expandable to 6)
▲ 8 GB (16 GB max)
Bays
2× 3.5″ SATA
4
Max single volume
108 TB
—
Network
2× 1 GbE
—
USB
2× USB 3.2 Gen 1
—
Warranty
2 years (extendable to 4)
—
Ports
—
2× 2.5 GbE + PCIe slot

Synology DS224+

Pros
  • +Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
  • +Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
  • +Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
Cons
  • −1 GbE only at this tier
  • −2 GB RAM baseline (expandable to 6)
  • −Limited M.2 cache

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 DS224+ vs QNAP TS-464

Which is better, Synology DS224+ or QNAP TS-464? +

Synology DS224+ scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Synology DS224+ worth the price? +

At $370, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 DS224+ 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 DS224+ or QNAP TS-464? +

Synology DS224+ — leads on software (100 vs 80). Compared on the software sub-score.

Which is the better value, Synology DS224+ or QNAP TS-464? +

Synology DS224+ — more score per dollar ($370 vs $599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.