Synology DS223j vs QNAP TS-233
QNAP TS-233 comes out ahead of Synology DS223j on 3 of the 6 things that decide this, going by what each maker publishes. The one that matters for you may be one the leader loses.
The verdict
QNAP TS-233 takes it, 3–0 on rounds.
On the published figures, QNAP TS-233 takes 3 of 6 rounds. Treat that as a starting point and check the current figures on both pages, because prices and plans move.
Choose Synology DS223j if…
- • You have a reason to pick Synology DS223j that is not on this list
Choose QNAP TS-233 if…
- • You want QNAP TS-233's edge on how fast its processor runs and how much memory comes installed
Round by round
- Round 1How fast its processor runsQNAP TS-233 wins
QNAP TS-233 wins this round on what the company itself publishes.
- Round 2How much memory comes installedQNAP TS-233 winsSynology DS223j5/10
1 GB DDR4 non-ECC
preinstalled memory
- 1 GB DDR4 non-ECC, against 2 GB (soldered)
Source: synology.com ↗
QNAP TS-233 wins this round on what the company itself publishes.
- Round 3How much power it usesQNAP TS-233 wins
QNAP TS-233 wins this round on what the company itself publishes.
- Round 4How many drives it holdsTie
Nothing to separate them here.
- Round 5How many CPU cores it hasTie
Nothing to separate them here.
- Round 6How fast its network port isTie
Nothing to separate them here.

