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Synology DS923+ vs QNAP TS-464

Head-to-head comparison based on trust scores, features, pricing, and real user feedback.

Our pick: 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+ wins this comparison with a Trust Score of 9.4 vs 9.2. It's rated "Best Overall" and scores higher across the majority of our evaluation criteria. However, the QNAP TS-464 may be a better fit depending on your specific priorities — check the pros and cons above.