Qnap TS-873A-8G
Score: 82/100
Synology DS425+
Score: 79/100Rankings
The QNAP TS-873A-8G is an 8-bay NAS with an AMD Ryzen quad-core processor, expandable up to 64 GB RAM and dual 2.5 GbE ports, delivering strong performance for demanding workloads. It lacks built-in 10 GbE and has a relatively high active power draw. Suited for small-business labs and media servers requiring large capacity and virtualization.
The Synology DiskStation DS425+ is a 4-bay NAS featuring an Intel Celeron J4125, 2.5 GbE plus 1 GbE connectivity, and a built-in hardware encryption engine. Its limited RAM capacity and absence of 10 GbE limit high-performance scenarios. Suitable for home offices and small teams needing secure, energy-efficient storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 108 TBbest | |
8best | 4 | |
4best | 4best | |
2.2 GHzbest | 2 GHz | |
8 GBbest | 2 GB | |
— | 278 MB/sbest | |
— | 281 MB/sbest | |
4best | 2 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Drive Bays | 8 | 4 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B | Intel Celeron J4125 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.2 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 8 GB | 2 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 4 | 2 |
Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (Idle) (W) | 25.7 W | 6.10 W |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 54.1 W | 28.25 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 8 kg | 2.18 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 28.1×29.5×18.8 cm cm | 19.89 x 16.61 x 22.30 cm cm |
Noise Level (dB) | 23 dB | 21.6 dB |
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Professional reviewers consider the TS-873A a solid high-performance NAS that delivers high compute performance for virtualization and media transcoding; eight hot-swappable bays provide up to 64 TB of raw storage; dual 2.5 GbE ports enable faster network transfers; expandable DDR4 memory up to 64 GB with ECC support ensures data integrity; multiple USB 3.2 ports for high-speed peripheral connectivity; optional PCIe slots allow adding 5 GbE/10 GbE adapters for future network upgrades.
Direct consumer reviews are scarce, but the specifications suggest users would likely appreciate the high-speed connectivity, transcoding performance and flexibility for multiple workloads. Potential concerns that surface in discussions revolve around the limited two-bay design and the non-expandable 8 GB RAM, which may restrict future growth.
Professional reviewers and editors consistently praise the DS425+ for its solid performance, fast 2.5 GbE networking, and the polished DSM software that makes setup and management straightforward.
Everyday users generally commend the DS425+ for its solid performance, fast 2.5 GbE networking, and energy-efficient operation.
