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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 DS1825+ wins by 1
Synology DS1825+ — NAS · $1099
Synology

Synology DS1825+

NAS · $1099

91
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict

Synology DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS923+ lands at 90 and Synology DS1825+ at 91. That puts Synology DS1825+ ahead by 1 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 DS1825+ 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 91).

Software

Synology DS923+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS923+ leads on software (98 vs 89).

Performance

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the performance sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on performance (91 vs 86).

Value for money

Synology DS923+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS923+ more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,099).

Synology DS923+ 90
vs
91 Synology DS1825+

Score breakdown

Synology DS923+
90
performance 86
features 96
software 98
value 84
Synology DS1825+
91
performance 91
features 91
software 89
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS923+ versus Synology DS1825+ — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS923+ Synology DS1825+
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 DS1825+

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 DS1825+

Which is better, Synology DS923+ or Synology DS1825+? +

Synology DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 DS1825+ worth the price? +

At $1,099, Synology DS1825+ delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in performance.

Does Synology DS923+ or Synology DS1825+ 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 DS1825+? +

Synology DS923+ — leads on features (96 vs 91). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for software, Synology DS923+ or Synology DS1825+? +

Synology DS923+ — leads on software (98 vs 89). Compared on the software sub-score.