Synology
Synology DS923+
4-bay · Ryzen R1600 · DSM 7.2
90
/ 100
From $599
VS
Synology DS923+ wins by 4
Synology
Synology DS224+
NAS · $299
86
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict
Synology DS923+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS923+ lands at 90 and Synology DS224+ at 86. That puts Synology DS923+ ahead by 4 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 DS224+ if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Synology DS923+ 90
vs 86 Synology DS224+
Score breakdown
Synology DS923+
90 performance 86
features 96
software 98
value 84
Synology DS224+
86 performance 86
features 86
software 84
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DS923+ | Synology DS224+ |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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
FAQ: Synology DS923+ vs Synology DS224+
Which is better, Synology DS923+ or Synology DS224+? +
Synology DS923+ scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 DS224+ worth the price? +
At $299, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Does Synology DS923+ or Synology DS224+ 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.