Best purchase

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I am debating a used Ds1819+ or a TS-932PX-4G 5+4

Thoughts?

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Both the Synology DS1819+ and QNAP TS-932PX-4G are solid options, but they suit slightly different use cases, so here’s a quick breakdown to help you decide:

Synology DS1819+ (Used)
Pros:

Excellent DSM software (very user-friendly and feature-rich)

8 bays for 3.5" drives — great for bulk storage

Supports expansion and upgrades (RAM, 10GbE card via PCIe)

Better app support and broader community

Cons:

No 2.5GbE or 10GbE out of the box (unless upgraded)

Used unit means no warranty and unknown drive hours

Intel Atom C3538 CPU (not ideal for heavy media transcoding)

QNAP TS-932PX-4G (New)
Pros:

2× 10GbE and 2× 2.5GbE ports built-in — excellent for futureproofing

Newer model = full warranty + newer hardware

5x 3.5" + 4x 2.5" bays — useful for mixed SSD + HDD setups

ARM-based Annapurna CPU is power-efficient

Cons:

QNAP’s software (QTS) is more complex and less polished than DSM

Fewer third-party apps compared to Synology

ARM CPU means no Plex hardware transcoding

Recommendation:
If you're looking for:

Simplicity, stability, DSM apps like Synology Photos, and large storage — the DS1819+ is the better choice if the used condition is good and you can upgrade the network card if needed.

If you're looking for:

New hardware with fast networking, lower power use, and don’t need Plex transcoding — go for the TS-932PX-4G.

Since both are around $700, the choice comes down to software preference (DSM vs QTS), need for 10GbE, and whether you're comfortable buying used.