Winner
Updated November 2026
Data from the official QNAP and Synology sites.
2026 verdict
QNAP TS-264-8G-US wins the 2026 matchup against Synology DS423, mainly on warranty, processor, and memory capacity.
Its biggest wins come from warranty, processor, and memory capacity, and storage and apps & virtualization add more confidence to the verdict. Synology DS423 still makes sense if price is your priority, but most buyers should still lean toward QNAP TS-264-8G-US. That is enough to make QNAP TS-264-8G-US the better pick for most buyers.
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The biggest differences
Where these two are furthest apart, and by how much.
- Memory Capacity4×QNAP TS-264-8G-US8 GB vs 2 GB
- Warranty+50%QNAP TS-264-8G-US3 years vs 2 years
| Feature | QNAP TS-264-8G-US | Synology DS423 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $487.99 | $399.99 | Synology DS423 |
| Warranty | 3 years | 2 years | QNAP TS-264-8G-US |
| Processor | Hardware Transcoding, Hardware Encryption Engine | Hardware Encryption Engine | QNAP TS-264-8G-US |
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 2 GB | QNAP TS-264-8G-US |
| Storage | Hot Swappable, M.2 as Storage Pool, Expansion Unit Support | Hot Swappable | QNAP TS-264-8G-US |
| Apps & Virtualization | Docker Containers, Virtual Machines, Plex Media Server, Surveillance App, AI Photo Recognition | Docker Containers, Plex Media Server, Surveillance App, AI Photo Recognition | QNAP TS-264-8G-US |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.4 | Tie |
| Network | Link Aggregation, Wake on LAN | Wake on LAN | Tie |
Winner
$487.99
- + Warranty: 3 years
- + Processor: Hardware Transcoding, Hardware Encryption Engine
- + Memory Capacity: 8 GB
- - Price: $487.99 vs $399.99
$399.99
- + Price: $399.99
- - Warranty: 2 years vs 3 years
- - Processor: Hardware Encryption Engine vs Hardware Transcoding, Hardware Encryption Engine
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: QNAP TS-264-8G-US or Synology DS423?
QNAP TS-264-8G-US has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for warranty, processor, and memory capacity.
What is the biggest difference between QNAP TS-264-8G-US and Synology DS423?
Price is one of the clearest differences: QNAP TS-264-8G-US lists $487.99, while Synology DS423 lists $399.99.
Which one looks better on price?
QNAP TS-264-8G-US is listed at $487.99, while Synology DS423 is listed at $399.99. Synology DS423 (better spec).
Who should buy QNAP TS-264-8G-US?
Choose QNAP TS-264-8G-US if your priority is warranty and processor and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Synology DS423?
Choose Synology DS423 if your priority is price and that matters more than warranty.
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