QNAP TS-464-8G-US vs Synology DS425+ (2026): Which to Buy?

Updated September 2026

Data from Amazon and official QNAP and Synology sites.

2026 verdict

In 2026, the recommendation leans toward QNAP TS-464-8G-US over Synology DS425+, driven by memory capacity, storage, and network.

Winner

QNAP TS-464-8G-US

$639.00

Buy on Amazon USA

Its clearest strengths are memory capacity, storage, and network, and it still looks stronger on its broader overall balance. Pick Synology DS425+ only when price and rating are the deciding factor for your setup. That keeps the verdict firmly in favor of QNAP TS-464-8G-US.

Winner

QNAP

QNAP TS-464-8G-US

$639.00

Buy on Amazon USA

Synology

Synology DS425+

$597.63

Buy on Amazon USA

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Feature	QNAP TS-464-8G-US	Synology DS425+	Winner
Price	$639.00	$597.63	Synology DS425+
Rating	4.4	4.6	Synology DS425+
Memory Capacity	8 GB	2 GB	QNAP TS-464-8G-US
Storage	Hot Swappable, M.2 as Storage Pool, Expansion Unit Support	Hot Swappable, M.2 as Storage Pool	QNAP TS-464-8G-US
Network	Link Aggregation, Wake on LAN	Wake on LAN	QNAP TS-464-8G-US
Warranty	3 years	3 years	Tie
Processor	Hardware Transcoding, Hardware Encryption Engine	Hardware Transcoding, Hardware Encryption Engine	Tie
Apps & Virtualization	Docker Containers, Virtual Machines, Plex Media Server, Surveillance App, AI Photo Recognition	Docker Containers, Virtual Machines, Plex Media Server, Surveillance App, AI Photo Recognition	Tie

Winner

QNAP

QNAP TS-464-8G-US

$639.00

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Memory Capacity: 8 GB
+ Storage: Hot Swappable, M.2 as Storage Pool, Expansion Unit Support
+ Network: Link Aggregation, Wake on LAN
- Price: $639.00 vs $597.63
- Rating: 4.4 vs 4.6

Synology

Synology DS425+

$597.63

Buy on Amazon USA

+ Price: $597.63
+ Rating: 4.6
- Memory Capacity: 2 GB vs 8 GB
- Storage: Hot Swappable, M.2 as Storage Pool vs Hot Swappable, M.2 as Storage Pool, Expansion Unit Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: QNAP TS-464-8G-US or Synology DS425+?

QNAP TS-464-8G-US has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for memory capacity, storage, and network.

What is the biggest difference between QNAP TS-464-8G-US and Synology DS425+?

Price is one of the clearest differences: QNAP TS-464-8G-US lists $639.00, while Synology DS425+ lists $597.63.

Which one looks better on price?

QNAP TS-464-8G-US is listed at $639.00, while Synology DS425+ is listed at $597.63. Synology DS425+ (better spec).

Who should buy QNAP TS-464-8G-US?

Choose QNAP TS-464-8G-US if your priority is memory capacity and storage and that matters more than price.

Who should buy Synology DS425+?

Choose Synology DS425+ if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than memory capacity.

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