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Synology DS923+ — NAS · $599
Synology

Synology DS923+

NAS · $599

90
/ 100
From $599
VS
Synology DS923+ wins by 3
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 DS923+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS923+ lands at 90 and QNAP TS-464 at 87. That puts Synology DS923+ ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Synology DS923+ 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 90).

Performance

Synology DS923+

Compared on the performance sub-score

Synology DS923+ leads on performance (90 vs 88).

Software

Synology DS923+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS923+ leads on software (88 vs 80).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Synology DS923+ 90
vs
87 QNAP TS-464

Score breakdown

Synology DS923+
90
performance 90
features 90
software 88
value 82
QNAP TS-464
87
performance 88
features 92
software 80
value 92

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS923+ versus QNAP TS-464 — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS923+ QNAP TS-464
Bays
—
4
CPU
—
Intel Celeron N5095
RAM
—
8 GB (16 GB max)
Ports
—
2× 2.5 GbE + PCIe slot

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

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 DS923+ vs QNAP TS-464

Which is better, Synology DS923+ or QNAP TS-464? +

Synology DS923+ scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Synology DS923+ worth the price? +

At $599, Synology DS923+ delivers a Specdex score of 90 — 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 DS923+ 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 DS923+ or QNAP TS-464? +

QNAP TS-464 — leads on features (92 vs 90). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for performance, Synology DS923+ or QNAP TS-464? +

Synology DS923+ — leads on performance (90 vs 88). Compared on the performance sub-score.