QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB-C DAS with hardware RAID (Diskless) vs Synology 2-Bay NAS DS223 (Diskless)
Overall winner: Synology 2-Bay NAS DS223 (Diskless)
Key Differences
Synology DS223 (A) is a 2-bay network-attached storage solution focused on centralized data storage, multi-platform access, and easy sharing/syncing, while QNAP TR-004 (B) is a 4-bay USB-C direct-attached storage chassis emphasizing hardware RAID and DAS expansion. Choose Synology if you want a NAS-first feature set and stronger user-rated software experience; choose QNAP if you need a 4-bay DAS with hardware RAID support and a lower listed price tier
QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB-C DAS with hardware RAID (Diskless)
Direct-attached storage via USB Type-C for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Expands NAS capacity and backups; supports hardware RAID. Some users cite ease of setup and mixed build quality
Pros
- easy to set up
- expands NAS capacity
- hardware RAID support
- USB-C connectivity
Cons
- mixed build quality
- mixed speed performance
- reports of drive reliability concerns
Synology 2-Bay NAS DS223 (Diskless)
Compact 2-bay NAS for centralized data storage with multi-platform access and easy sharing. Includes 2-year warranty and flexible data protection workflows
Pros
- centralized data storage
- easy sharing & syncing
- multi-platform access
- data protection options
Cons
- mixed performance feedback from users
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | QNAP |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Synology |
| User Reviews | Synology |