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Synology DS423+ — NAS · $499
Synology

Synology DS423+

NAS · $499

86
/ 100
From $499
VS
Synology DS423+ wins by 6
TerraMaster F2-423 — NAS · $379
TerraMaster

TerraMaster F2-423

NAS · $379

80
/ 100
From $379
Specdex verdict

Synology DS423+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS423+ lands at 86 and TerraMaster F2-423 at 80. That puts Synology DS423+ ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Synology DS423+ if…

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

Pick TerraMaster F2-423 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

Performance

Synology DS423+

Compared on the performance sub-score

Synology DS423+ leads on performance (86 vs 80).

Features

Synology DS423+

Compared on the features sub-score

Synology DS423+ leads on features (86 vs 80).

Software

Synology DS423+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS423+ leads on software (84 vs 78).

Value for money

TerraMaster F2-423

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

TerraMaster F2-423 more score per dollar ($379 vs $499).

Synology DS423+ 86
vs
80 TerraMaster F2-423

Score breakdown

Synology DS423+
86
performance 86
features 86
software 84
value 82
TerraMaster F2-423
80
performance 80
features 80
software 78
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS423+ versus TerraMaster F2-423 — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS423+ TerraMaster F2-423

Synology DS423+

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

TerraMaster F2-423

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 DS423+ vs TerraMaster F2-423

Which is better, Synology DS423+ or TerraMaster F2-423? +

Synology DS423+ scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Synology DS423+ worth the price? +

At $499, Synology DS423+ delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.

Is TerraMaster F2-423 worth the price? +

At $379, TerraMaster F2-423 delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in value.

Does Synology DS423+ or TerraMaster F2-423 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 performance, Synology DS423+ or TerraMaster F2-423? +

Synology DS423+ — leads on performance (86 vs 80). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, Synology DS423+ or TerraMaster F2-423? +

Synology DS423+ — leads on features (86 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.