Right now on Newegg, and only for today (June 26) you can find the Synology DS923+ discounted all the way down to $609.99 when using a coupon during checkout, down from it"s normal $642.99 price.
Although we haven"t reviewed the DS923+ on Neowin, we have seen Synology before and rated it quite highly. Besides, the DS1522 even has the same AMD R1600 CPU. Some people would consider Synology homelab NAS equipment the "gold standard", and as such, competitors strive to do as good, at least in regard to the Operating System, DSM, which ticks all the boxes for amateurs, professionals and small business users for its inclusion of mobile apps for core app services such as Surveillance Station, and more.
Here are the most important specifications:
| Synology DS923+ (Diskless) | |
|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen R1600 2-core 2.6 (base) / 3.1 (turbo) GHz |
| Graphics | No |
| Memory | 4 GB DDR4 SODIMM, maximum 32 GB (16 GB x 2) |
| Disk Capacity | 72 TB - rated for 18TB x 4 (not included) |
| RAID Level | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, and JBOD + SHR (Synology Hybrid RAID) |
| Network | 2 x RJ-45 1 GbE |
| Internal storage | 2 x M.2 2280 NVMe Slot |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.2 (5 Gbps) |
| HDMI | 1 x |
| Expansion | 1 x eSATA 1 x Gen3 x2 network upgrade slot |
| Size (H/W/D) | 166 mm x 199 mm x 223 mm |
| Weight | 2.24 kg |
| Power | 35.51 W (Access) 11.52 W (HDD Hibernation) |
What"s in the box?
- Main Unit X 1
- Accessory Pack X 1
- AC Power Adapter X 1
- AC Power Cord X 1
- RJ-45 LAN Cable X 2
- Quick Installation Guide X 1
You may notice that the DS923+ does not have integrated graphics, which is a step down from earlier Intel-based models that did include an iGPU. However, even this year"s model (the DS925+) does not include an iGPU with its slightly newer AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B CPU, but also unhelpfully locks down what you can use in it. All 2025 models require hardware from Synology"s own compatibility list, this currently does not affect the DS923+.
In addition you are only getting dual 1 GB Ethernet with the DS923+, so you may need to factor in the cost of adding the 10 GbE PCIe network card, which sells for $110.99 on Newegg.
Ultimately, deciding on a NAS device comes to down to your individual requirements. For example, more bays is not always better, especially once you factor in the price of hard drives. Those with more modest storage requirements may be better off with a 2-bay device. From my personal experience, DSM 7.2 is great, it"s so great that I have installed it on my TerraMaster F4-424 Max. Finally, and perhaps more importantly many tinkerers would prefer building their own server which is definitely a cheaper option, but without the polish of a dedicated NAS.
If you have no need to transcode video on the fly and want a four bay NAS device, then the DS923+ is a great solution for every other use case and I can highly recommend it.
- Synology DS923+ for $609.99 on Newegg (was $642.99)
- Enter coupon code SACET2369 for above price during checkout