Synology DS923+
4-bay · Ryzen R1600 · DSM 7.2
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro
NAS · $699
Synology DS923+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS923+ lands at 90 and TerraMaster F4-424 Pro at 84. That puts Synology DS923+ ahead by 6 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 F4-424 Pro if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testFeatures
Synology DS923+Compared on the features sub-score
Synology DS923+ leads on features (96 vs 84).
Software
Synology DS923+Compared on the software sub-score
Synology DS923+ leads on software (98 vs 82).
Performance
Synology DS923+Compared on the performance sub-score
Synology DS923+ leads on performance (86 vs 84).
Value for money
Synology DS923+Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Synology DS923+ more score per dollar ($599 vs $699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DS923+ | TerraMaster F4-424 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | 4 | — |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen R1600 | — |
| RAM | 4 GB ECC (up to 32) | — |
| Ports | 2× GbE (10 GbE optional) | — |
Synology DS923+
- +Best NAS OS in DSM
- +NVMe cache slots
- +Expansion to 9 bays
- −No hardware transcoding
- −Only 2.5 GbE optional upgrade
- −Expensive disks-not-included
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro
- +Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- +NVMe cache slots on newer models
- +Docker/VM support on higher tiers
- −Disks rarely included
- −Drive compatibility restrictions on some brands
- −Power draw 24/7
FAQ: Synology DS923+ vs TerraMaster F4-424 Pro
Which is better, Synology DS923+ or TerraMaster F4-424 Pro? +
Synology DS923+ scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 F4-424 Pro worth the price? +
At $699, TerraMaster F4-424 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in performance.
Does Synology DS923+ or TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 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 F4-424 Pro? +
Synology DS923+ — leads on features (96 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.
Which is better for software, Synology DS923+ or TerraMaster F4-424 Pro? +
Synology DS923+ — leads on software (98 vs 82). Compared on the software sub-score.