QNAP TS-433 4-bay
Score: 82/100
Synology DS925+
Score: 85/100Rankings
The DS925+ is a powerful 4-bay NAS aimed at prosumers and small businesses, offering an AMD Ryzen CPU, dual 2.5 GbE networking, SSD caching and extensive DSM features, though it lacks native 10 GbE and enforces a Synology-only drive policy.
The QNAP TS-433-4G-US is a compact 4-bay NAS powered by an ARM Cortex-A55 CPU, offering AI-driven photo management, dual Ethernet (including 2.5 GbE), hardware encryption and low power consumption for home and small-office use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 200 TBbest | |
4best | 4best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 22.54 Wbest | 37.91 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 20.5 dBbest |
2 years | 3 yearsbest |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | QTS 5.0.1+ | DSM 7.2 |
Performance(2) | ||
CPU Model | ARM Cortex-A55 quad-core 2.0 GHz | AMD Ryzen V1500B |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 22.54 W | 37.91 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.07 kg | 2.26 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | 100-120W adaptive |
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 3 years |
Storage & Capacity(2) | ||
RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, JBOD | Synology Hybrid RAID,Basic,JBOD,RAID 0,RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID 6,RAID 10 |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDDs, 2.5" SATA SSDs and HDDs | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD,M.2 2280 NVMe SSD |
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Professional reviewers describe the TS-433 as a smartly designed home NAS that balances performance, AI features, and affordability. They commend its AI-driven photo management and 2.5 GbE connectivity, but caution that the ARM CPU and fixed 4 GB RAM limit software compatibility and future expandability.
Everyday users appreciate the device's easy setup, quiet operation, and especially the fast, accurate AI photo organization. The 2.5 GbE port is frequently praised for speeding up backups and streaming, while common frustrations revolve around limited RAM, occasional performance slowdowns under load, and the lack of SSD cache or broader app support.
Professional reviewers praise the DS925+ for its powerful AMD Ryzen processor, dual 2.5 GbE networking, and flexible SSD caching, noting enterprise-grade performance in a compact form factor, while criticizing the loss of 10 GbE and strict drive ecosystem.
Everyday users appreciate fast file transfers, quiet operation, and the ease of DSM, but some are disappointed by the locked-down drive ecosystem and lack of 10 GbE for future-proofing.
“smartly designed home NAS”
“excellent AI photo tagging”
“forward-thinking”
