Nine in ten “which NAS?” questions come down to these two. Here’s the honest split.
| NAS | Score | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synology DS923+ | 9.0 ★★★★☆ | Best for power users & small biz | ~£520 (diskless, 4-bay) |
| QNAP TS-464 | 8.5 ★★★★☆ | Best for features & speed | ~£480 (diskless, 4-bay) |
Want the calmest, most-polished, most-supported experience? Synology — its DSM software is the reason most people (and we) recommend it. Want more raw power, transcoding and ports for the money, and happy to tinker and keep it patched? QNAP.