Qnap TS-873A-8G
Score: 82/100
Synology DS925+
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Synology DiskStation DS925+ is a high-performance 4-bay NAS powered by an AMD Ryzen V1500B CPU, dual 2.5 GbE networking, and ECC memory with M.2 NVMe caching. It lacks native 10 GbE and requires a separate expansion unit for additional bays. Targeted at small businesses and prosumers needing scalable, reliable storage.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 200 TBbest | |
8best | 4 | |
4best | 4best | |
2.2 GHzbest | 2.2 GHzbest | |
8 GBbest | 4 GB | |
— | 522 MB/sbest | |
— | 565 MB/sbest | |
4best | 3 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Drive Bays | 8 | 4 |
Performance(1) | ||
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 8 GB | 4 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 4 | 3 |
Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (Idle) (W) | 25.7 W | 35 W |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 54.1 W | 50 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 8 kg | 2.26 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 | 20.5 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 consider the DS925+ a solid, future-proof 4-bay NAS for small businesses, emphasizing its ECC memory, strong Ryzen CPU, and fast 2.5 GbE networking.
Everyday users generally commend the DS925+ for its quiet operation, low power consumption, and flexible expandability, especially the option to add NVMe caching.
