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Synology DS923+ — 4-bay · Ryzen R1600 · DSM 7.2
Synology

Synology DS923+

4-bay · Ryzen R1600 · DSM 7.2

90
/ 100
From $599
VS
Synology DS923+ wins by 2
Synology DS1522+ — NAS · $699
Synology

Synology DS1522+

NAS · $699

88
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Synology DS923+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS923+ lands at 90 and Synology DS1522+ at 88. That puts Synology DS923+ ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Synology DS923+ if…

  • ✓Best NAS OS in DSM
  • ✓NVMe cache slots
  • ✓Expansion to 9 bays

Pick Synology DS1522+ 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

Features

Synology DS923+

Compared on the features sub-score

Synology DS923+ leads on features (96 vs 88).

Software

Synology DS923+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS923+ leads on software (98 vs 86).

Performance

Synology DS1522+

Compared on the performance sub-score

Synology DS1522+ leads on performance (88 vs 86).

Value for money

Synology DS923+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS923+ more score per dollar ($599 vs $699).

Synology DS923+ 90
vs
88 Synology DS1522+

Score breakdown

Synology DS923+
90
performance 86
features 96
software 98
value 84
Synology DS1522+
88
performance 88
features 88
software 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS923+ versus Synology DS1522+ — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS923+ Synology DS1522+
Bays
4
—
CPU
AMD Ryzen R1600
—
RAM
4 GB ECC (up to 32)
—
Ports
2× GbE (10 GbE optional)
—

Synology DS923+

Pros
  • +Best NAS OS in DSM
  • +NVMe cache slots
  • +Expansion to 9 bays
Cons
  • −No hardware transcoding
  • −Only 2.5 GbE optional upgrade
  • −Expensive disks-not-included

Synology DS1522+

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 DS923+ vs Synology DS1522+

Which is better, Synology DS923+ or Synology DS1522+? +

Synology DS923+ scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 software.

Is Synology DS1522+ worth the price? +

At $699, Synology DS1522+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does Synology DS923+ or Synology DS1522+ 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 Synology DS1522+? +

Synology DS923+ — leads on features (96 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for software, Synology DS923+ or Synology DS1522+? +

Synology DS923+ — leads on software (98 vs 86). Compared on the software sub-score.