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Synology DS224+ — NAS · $299
Synology

Synology DS224+

NAS · $299

86
/ 100
From $299
VS
QNAP TS-h973AX wins by 2
QNAP TS-h973AX — NAS · $1599
QNAP

QNAP TS-h973AX

NAS · $1599

88
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict

QNAP TS-h973AX takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS224+ lands at 86 and QNAP TS-h973AX at 88. That puts QNAP TS-h973AX ahead by 2 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-h973AX if…

  • ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Synology DS224+ 86
vs
88 QNAP TS-h973AX

Score breakdown

Synology DS224+
86
performance 86
features 86
software 84
value 82
QNAP TS-h973AX
88
performance 88
features 88
software 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS224+ versus QNAP TS-h973AX — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS224+ QNAP TS-h973AX

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-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 DS224+ vs QNAP TS-h973AX

Which is better, Synology DS224+ or QNAP TS-h973AX? +

QNAP TS-h973AX scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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-h973AX worth the price? +

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

Does Synology DS224+ 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.