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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 DS923+ wins by 2
Synology DS923+ — NAS · $599
Synology

Synology DS923+

NAS · $599

90
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

Synology DS923+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS224+ lands at 88 and Synology DS923+ at 90. That puts Synology DS923+ ahead by 2 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 Synology DS923+ if…

  • ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
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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 88).

Value for money

Synology DS224+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Synology DS224+ 88
vs
90 Synology DS923+

Score breakdown

Synology DS224+
88
hardware 80
software 100
value 92
ease 96
performance 0
features 0
Synology DS923+
90
hardware 0
software 88
value 82
ease 0
performance 90
features 90

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS224+ versus Synology DS923+ — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS224+ Synology DS923+
CPU
Intel Celeron J4125 (4 cores)
—
RAM
2 GB DDR4 (expandable to 6)
—
Bays
2× 3.5″ SATA
—
Max single volume
108 TB
—
Network
2× 1 GbE
—
USB
2× USB 3.2 Gen 1
—
Warranty
2 years (extendable to 4)
—

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

Synology DS923+

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 DS224+ vs Synology DS923+

Which is better, Synology DS224+ or Synology DS923+? +

Synology DS923+ scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 Synology DS923+ worth the price? +

At $599, Synology DS923+ delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.

Does Synology DS224+ or Synology DS923+ 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 Synology DS923+? +

Synology DS224+ — leads on software (100 vs 88). Compared on the software sub-score.

Which is the better value, Synology DS224+ or Synology DS923+? +

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