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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 10
TerraMaster F2-423 — NAS · $379
TerraMaster

TerraMaster F2-423

NAS · $379

80
/ 100
From $379
Specdex verdict

Synology DS923+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS923+ lands at 90 and TerraMaster F2-423 at 80. That puts Synology DS923+ ahead by 10 points — a decisive 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 TerraMaster F2-423 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 80).

Software

Synology DS923+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS923+ leads on software (98 vs 78).

Performance

Synology DS923+

Compared on the performance sub-score

Synology DS923+ leads on performance (86 vs 80).

Value for money

TerraMaster F2-423

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

TerraMaster F2-423 more score per dollar ($379 vs $599).

Synology DS923+ 90
vs
80 TerraMaster F2-423

Score breakdown

Synology DS923+
90
performance 86
features 96
software 98
value 84
TerraMaster F2-423
80
performance 80
features 80
software 78
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS923+ versus TerraMaster F2-423 — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS923+ TerraMaster F2-423
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

TerraMaster F2-423

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 TerraMaster F2-423

Which is better, Synology DS923+ or TerraMaster F2-423? +

Synology DS923+ scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. 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 TerraMaster F2-423 worth the price? +

At $379, TerraMaster F2-423 delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in value.

Does Synology DS923+ or TerraMaster F2-423 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 TerraMaster F2-423? +

Synology DS923+ — leads on features (96 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.

Which is better for software, Synology DS923+ or TerraMaster F2-423? +

Synology DS923+ — leads on software (98 vs 78). Compared on the software sub-score.