Question 1

Which is better, Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay (Diskless) or QNAP TS-233 2-Bay Desktop NAS (Diskless)?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay (Diskless) scores higher overall at 9.3/10. The Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay (Diskless) scored 9.3/10 and the QNAP TS-233 2-Bay Desktop NAS (Diskless) scored 9/10 in our Best NAS Drives 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay (Diskless) worth it over the QNAP TS-233 2-Bay Desktop NAS (Diskless)?

Accepted Answer

The Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay (Diskless) scores 9.3/10 while the QNAP TS-233 2-Bay Desktop NAS (Diskless) scores 9/10. The Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay (Diskless) is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best NAS Drives 2026 category.

Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay (Diskless) vs QNAP TS-233 2-Bay Desktop NAS (Diskless): Which to Buy?