Question 1

Which is better, Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay (Diskless) or Synology DiskStation DS423+ 4-Bay (Diskless)?

Accepted Answer

Both products scored 9.3/10 in our testing — it's a tie. Choose based on which features matter most to you.

Question 2

Is the Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay (Diskless) worth it over the Synology DiskStation DS423+ 4-Bay (Diskless)?

Accepted Answer

The Synology DiskStation DS223 2-Bay (Diskless) scores 9.3/10 while the Synology DiskStation DS423+ 4-Bay (Diskless) scores 9.3/10. 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 Synology DiskStation DS423+ 4-Bay (Diskless): Which to Buy?