Synology DS925+
Score: 85/100
Buffalo TS3430DN3204
Score: 75/100Rankings
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 TeraStation 3430DN is a 4-bay desktop NAS aimed at SMBs, offering 32 TB of storage, strong security features, and dual Ethernet ports. It provides reliable 24/7 operation but is limited by modest RAM and lack of SSD caching.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
200 TBbest | 32 TB | |
4best | 4best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GBbest | 2 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 37.91 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 20.5 dBbest | — |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | DSM 7.2 | Windows 10/11/Server 2016–2022, macOS 12+, Chrome OS |
Performance(2) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B | Annapurna Labs Alpine AL-524 Quad-Core CPU |
System Memory (GB) | 4 GB | 2 GB |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.26 kg | 7.30 kg |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | SMB1–3,NFSv3–v4.1,iSCSI,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMP,LDAP,CalDAV | CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, NFS, TCP/IP, iSCSI |
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 200 TB | 32 TB |
RAID Support | Synology Hybrid RAID,Basic,JBOD,RAID 0,RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID 6,RAID 10 | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD,M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | 3.5" SATA III |
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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.
Professional reviewers commend the TeraStation 3430DN for its solid reliability, strong security posture and straightforward deployment, noting the 2.5 GbE port and closed-system architecture set it apart in the SMB segment.
Everyday users appreciate the plug-and-play experience, dependable uptime, and robust security features, especially the ransomware detection, while noting fan noise and limited RAM as drawbacks.
“Set up in under 30 minutes. Perfect for our 20-person office. Security features give us confidence.”
“The fan can get noisy during heavy use, but overall it's reliable.”
“I wish it had SSD caching for faster access to hot files.”
