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Synology DS923+ vs QNAP TS-464

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Higher catalog score: Synology DS923+ (Trust Score 9.4 vs 9.2)

Synology DS923+

Synology DS923+

Synology

$549.00 – $599.00

9.4
Excellent
Best Overall

Pros

  • +Industry-leading DSM software
  • +AMD Ryzen CPU with ECC RAM
  • +Expandable to 9 bays with DX517

Cons

  • Drives sold separately
  • No 2.5GbE built-in

Don't buy if

  • Ships without hard drives; budget an additional $100-400+ per bay for NAS-rated drives like WD Red Plus or Seagate IronWolf.
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QNAP TS-464

QNAP TS-464

QNAP

$499.00 – $569.00

9.2
Excellent
Runner-Up

Pros

  • +Dual 2.5GbE ports built-in
  • +M.2 NVMe SSD slots
  • +Intel hardware transcoding

Cons

  • QTS interface is complex
  • History of security vulnerabilities

Don't buy if

  • QNAP has faced multiple ransomware attacks targeting internet-exposed units; always use a VPN and keep firmware updated.
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Score Comparison

MetricSynology DS923+QNAP TS-464
Trust Score9.49.2
Expert Score9.59.2
User Sentiment9.49.2
Value Score8.28.8
Complaint Risk8.78.8
Price$549.00 – $599.00$499.00 – $569.00

The Verdict

Synology DS923+ has a higher catalog Trust Score of 9.4 vs 9.2. It's rated "Best Overall" and has the higher overall editorial score. This does not mean it wins every individual criterion. However, the QNAP TS-464 may be a better fit depending on your specific priorities — check the pros and cons above.