Synology
Synology DS923+
4-bay · Ryzen R1600 · DSM 7.2
90
/ 100
From $599
VS
Synology
Synology DS923+
NAS · $599
90
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS923+ lands at 90 and Synology DS923+ at 90. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Synology DS923+ if…
- ✓Best NAS OS in DSM
- ✓NVMe cache slots
- ✓Expansion to 9 bays
Pick Synology DS923+ if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Score breakdown
Synology DS923+
90 performance 86
features 96
software 98
value 84
Synology DS923+
90 performance 90
features 90
software 88
value 82
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Synology DS923+
Synology DS923+
Bays
4
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CPU
AMD Ryzen R1600
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RAM
4 GB ECC (up to 32)
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Ports
2× GbE (10 GbE optional)
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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 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
FAQ: Synology DS923+ vs Synology DS923+
Which is better, Synology DS923+ or Synology DS923+? +
Both score 90 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 DS923+ worth the price? +
At $599, Synology DS923+ delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in performance.
Does Synology DS923+ or Synology DS923+ 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.