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Synology DS224+ — NAS · $299
Synology

Synology DS224+

NAS · $299

86
/ 100
From $299
VS
QNAP TS-464 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

QNAP TS-464 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS224+ lands at 86 and QNAP TS-464 at 87. That puts QNAP TS-464 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Synology DS224+ 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

QNAP TS-464

Compared on the features sub-score

QNAP TS-464 leads on features (92 vs 86).

Performance

QNAP TS-464

Compared on the performance sub-score

QNAP TS-464 leads on performance (88 vs 86).

Software

Synology DS224+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS224+ leads on software (84 vs 80).

Value for money

Synology DS224+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS224+ more score per dollar ($299 vs $599).

Synology DS224+ 86
vs
87 QNAP TS-464

Score breakdown

Synology DS224+
86
performance 86
features 86
software 84
value 82
QNAP TS-464
87
performance 88
features 92
software 80
value 92

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS224+ versus QNAP TS-464 — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS224+ QNAP TS-464
Bays
—
4
CPU
—
Intel Celeron N5095
RAM
—
8 GB (16 GB max)
Ports
—
2× 2.5 GbE + PCIe slot

Synology DS224+

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 DS224+ vs QNAP TS-464

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

QNAP TS-464 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Synology DS224+ worth the price? +

At $299, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 86 — 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 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 features, Synology DS224+ or QNAP TS-464? +

QNAP TS-464 — leads on features (92 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.

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

QNAP TS-464 — leads on performance (88 vs 86). Compared on the performance sub-score.