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Synology DS224+ vs QNAP TS-264

QNAP TS-264 comes out ahead of Synology DS224+ on 6 of the 7 things that decide this, going by what each maker publishes. The one that matters for you may be one the leader loses.

Synology DS224+
Synology DS224+
5.7
Weak
1 of 7 rounds
vs
QNAP TS-264Winner
QNAP TS-264
7.0
Good
6 of 7 rounds

The verdict

QNAP TS-264 takes it, 6–1 on rounds.

On the published figures, QNAP TS-264 takes 6 of 7 rounds. Treat that as a starting point and check the current figures on both pages, because prices and plans move.

Choose Synology DS224+ if…

  • • You want Synology DS224+'s edge on how much power it uses

Choose QNAP TS-264 if…

  • • You want QNAP TS-264's edge on how fast its processor runs and how much memory comes installed

Round by round

  1. Round 1How fast its processor runsQNAP TS-264 wins
    Synology DS224+5/10

    up to 2.7 GHz

    CPU turbo frequency

    • up to 2.7 GHz, against up to 2.9 GHz

    Source: synology.com ↗

    QNAP TS-2648/10

    up to 2.9 GHz

    CPU burst frequency

    Source: qnap.com ↗

    QNAP TS-264 wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  2. Round 2How much memory comes installedQNAP TS-264 wins
    Synology DS224+5/10

    2 GB DDR4 non-ECC

    preinstalled memory

    • 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC, against 8 GB DDR4

    Source: synology.com ↗

    QNAP TS-2648/10

    8 GB DDR4

    preinstalled memory

    Source: qnap.com ↗

    QNAP TS-264 wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  3. Round 3How far you can upgrade the memoryQNAP TS-264 wins
    Synology DS224+5/10

    6 GB

    maximum memory

    • 6 GB, against 16 GB

    Source: synology.com ↗

    QNAP TS-2648/10

    16 GB

    maximum memory

    Source: qnap.com ↗

    QNAP TS-264 wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  4. Round 4How fast its network port isQNAP TS-264 wins
    Synology DS224+5/10

    2 x 1GbE

    fastest LAN port

    • 2 x 1GbE, against 2 x 2.5GbE

    Source: synology.com ↗

    QNAP TS-2648/10

    2 x 2.5GbE

    fastest LAN port

    Source: qnap.com ↗

    QNAP TS-264 wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  5. Round 5How fast its USB ports areQNAP TS-264 wins
    Synology DS224+5/10

    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)

    fastest USB port

    • USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps), against USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)

    Source: synology.com ↗

    QNAP TS-2648/10

    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)

    fastest USB port

    Source: qnap.com ↗

    QNAP TS-264 wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  6. Round 6How long the warranty lastsQNAP TS-264 wins
    Synology DS224+5/10

    2 years

    hardware warranty

    • 2 years, against 3 years

    Source: synology.com ↗

    QNAP TS-2648/10

    3 years

    standard warranty

    Source: qnap.com ↗

    QNAP TS-264 wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

  7. Round 7How much power it usesSynology DS224+ wins
    Synology DS224+8/10

    14.69 W

    power consumption (Access)

    Source: synology.com ↗

    QNAP TS-2645/10

    29.086 W

    power, operating mode (typical)

    • 29.086 W, against 14.69 W

    Source: qnap.com ↗

    Synology DS224+ wins this round on what the company itself publishes.

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Overall score
5.7
7.0
Best
Price
See price
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How fast its processor runs
5.0
7.0
How far you can upgrade the memory
5.0
8.0
How much memory comes installed
5.0
7.7
How many CPU cores it has
7.0
7.0
How much power it uses
8.0
5.8
Head-to-head findings
How fast its processor runs
up to 2.7 GHz
up to 2.9 GHz
How far you can upgrade the memory
6 GB
16 GB
How much memory comes installed
2 GB DDR4 non-ECC
8 GB DDR4
How many CPU cores it has
Intel Celeron J4125, 4-core
Intel Celeron N5095, 4-core
How much power it uses
14.69 W
29.086 W
How many drives it holds
2 bays
2 bays
How fast its USB ports are
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
How fast its network port is
2 x 1GbE
2 x 2.5GbE
Record
Head-to-head record
0–3
3–1
Head-to-heads won
0 %
75 %
Rounds won
16 %
52 %
Pros
      Cons
      • up to 2.7 GHz, against up to 3.4 GHz
      • 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC, against 8 GB DDR5
      • 6 GB, against 16 GB
      • 2 x 1GbE, against 1 x 2.5GbE
      • 2 bays, against 4 bays
      • $489, against $439.99
      • up to 2.9 GHz, against up to 3.4 GHz
      • 29.086 W, against 16.38 W
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