QNAP TS-264 2-bay
Score: 80/100
Synology DS423
Score: 69/100Rankings
The QNAP TS-264-8G-US is a compact 2-bay desktop NAS featuring an Intel Celeron quad-core CPU, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1, and PCIe expandability, delivering strong performance for home and small-office environments.
The DS423 is a compact, entry-level 4-bay NAS that delivers Synology's DSM experience with low power draw and quiet operation, aimed at home users and small offices needing simple file sharing and backup.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5,000 TBbest | 72 TB | |
2 | 4best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbps | |
4best | 4best | |
8 GBbest | 2 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 29.086 Wbest | 32.41 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 20.6 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | QuTS hero, QTS | DSM |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5095 | Realtek RTD1619B |
System Memory (GB) | 8 GB | 2 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 29.086 W | 32.41 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.55 kg | 2.21 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | 90W |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 4 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 5000 TB | 72 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 4 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, JBOD | 0,1,5,6,10,Basic,Hybrid RAID,JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD |
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Professional reviewers from SmallNetBuilder, TechRadar and AnandTech praised the TS-264-8G for its exceptional feature set, noting the combination of a modern Celeron processor, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1 and PCIe expandability that is usually reserved for higher-end models.
Everyday users appreciate the fast I/O performance, 4K HDMI playback and the flexibility of adding PCIe cards, but they frequently mention the fan noise, the need for an M.2 heatsink and the lack of built-in 10 GbE as drawbacks.
“Set up was a breeze, and is running smoothly.”
“Great stuff! The first one was almost 10 years ago and it's still running strong.”
“Copy speeds are slightly faster than what I got with my old Qnap.”
Professional reviewers position the DS423 as a dependable, cost-effective entry-level NAS that delivers Synology's renowned DSM experience, while noting its limited CPU power and lack of expandability compared to higher-end models.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward setup, quiet operation and dependable performance for everyday backup and media streaming, but are disappointed by the fixed RAM and modest processor.
