TS-473A vs. DS-923+

[Enquiries]

Hi,

do not have a NAS System yet so thinking about the QNAP TS-473A or the brand new Synology DS-923+ (both with 64-Bit x86). Price difference between both does not matter. After looking at your reviews you may prefer the new DS-923+ and the Synology system - quite a long review on youtube ;-)

Because the TS-464 can handle max. 16 GB of RAM so is out of the scope.

Looking for:
Data storage with 2 x 4-6 TB as a RAID 1
no GPU transcoding needed (at the moment)
Docker with: eg. influxDB, Grafana
Snapshot function
maybe Windows or Linux VM

Do you think the QNAP is too old and there will be a refresh soon?

ZFS vs. BTRFS
GPU can be add later for QNAP
2,5 vs. 1 GbE
4-core vs. 2 core
QuTS Hero vs. DSM
64 GB vs. 32 GB RAM

Seems that QNAP is a bit more open for third party hardware (RAM, M2.SSD, etc.) add-ons? Synology allows their own M2.SSD only.

What do you think?

Thanks for a advice,
Sebastian

[ed]

I would recommend Synology for home use, as it offers a more stable operating system (DSM) and is generally considered to be more user-friendly. However, if you need faster performance for virtual machines, then an extra two CPU cores may help. In terms of file systems, BTRFS is a good choice for home use, as it is less resource demanding and more flexible than ZFS.

Qnap has the advantage of being able to add a GPU, and its operating system (QTS) is more configurable for IT professionals. However, it is important to note that Synology offers more third-party compatibility and better reliability.

In terms of network connectivity, 1 GbE and 2.5 GbE are not significantly different in terms of speed, but 10 GbE is a faster option. Additionally, more RAM may be useful if you plan to use the NAS for more demanding tasks.

Overall, it's a trade-off between price and reliability. If you're looking for a more affordable option with some additional features and a bit more configurability, Qnap may be a good choice, but if you want a more stable and user-friendly solution, Synology is probably a better choice.