Quick Summary (TL;DR):
The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus and QNAP TS-464 are both four-bay x86 NAS systems, but they take different routes to the same home-server market. The UGREEN gives you more hardware immediately: Intel Pentium Gold 8505, 8GB DDR5 expandable to 64GB, two M.2 slots, a 128GB system SSD, one 2.5GbE port and one built-in 10GbE port. The QNAP uses an Intel Celeron N5095, ships in a current 8GB DDR4 configuration with a 16GB official ceiling, includes two M.2 slots and dual 2.5GbE, but adds something UGREEN lacks: a PCIe Gen3 x2 expansion slot that can accept supported 5GbE/10GbE or QM2 storage/network cards. QNAP also brings the more mature QTS/QuTS hero ecosystem, Container Station, Virtualization Station, snapshots, Hybrid Backup Sync and a larger established application stack. Choose the DXP4800 Plus when you want stronger CPU/RAM headroom and 10GbE with no upgrades. Choose the TS-464 when you value PCIe expandability, QNAP’s mature server tooling and the option to evolve the system with supported expansion hardware.
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus vs QNAP TS-464 at a Glance
| Feature | UGREEN DXP4800 Plus | QNAP TS-464 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Pentium Gold 8505 | Intel Celeron N5095 |
| CPU cores / threads | 5 / 6 | 4 / 4 |
| Max turbo | 4.4GHz | 2.9GHz |
| Integrated graphics | Intel UHD Graphics / Quick Sync | Intel UHD Graphics / hardware transcoding |
| RAM included | 8GB DDR5 | 8GB DDR4 on current TS-464-8G |
| Official max RAM | 64GB | 16GB |
| SATA bays | 4 | 4 |
| M.2 slots | 2 | 2 × M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x1 |
| System storage | 128GB SSD | 4GB dual-boot flash |
| Networking | 1 × 10GbE + 1 × 2.5GbE | 2 × 2.5GbE |
| PCIe expansion | No | 1 × PCIe Gen3 x2 |
| HDMI | 4K | HDMI 2.1 up to 4K60 |
| Containers | Docker in UGOS Pro | Container Station |
| Virtual machines | UGOS Pro VM support | Virtualization Station |
| OS | UGOS Pro | QTS, with QuTS hero option on supported current software |
| Best fit | Strong hardware out of the box | Mature software + expansion flexibility |
The Core Difference: UGREEN Gives You More Hardware Up Front
The DXP4800 Plus looks aggressive on a specification sheet because it is.
- Intel 8505 rather than N5095.
- 8GB DDR5.
- 64GB official memory ceiling.
- 10GbE built in.
- 2.5GbE secondary port.
- Two M.2 SSD slots.
- 128GB dedicated system SSD.
That makes it attractive to buyers who already know they want Docker, larger databases, more memory and high-speed networking.
QNAP’s TS-464 looks more conservative at first, but it compensates with a mature software platform and a PCIe expansion path that can change what the NAS becomes later.
For the wider four-bay market, see Best 4-Bay NAS for Docker, Plex and Family Storage.
CPU: Intel 8505 vs Celeron N5095
The DXP4800 Plus uses Intel’s Pentium Gold 8505:
- 5 cores.
- 1 performance core + 4 efficiency cores.
- 6 threads.
- Up to 4.4GHz.
- 8MB cache.
- Intel UHD Graphics.
- Intel Quick Sync Video.
The TS-464 uses Intel’s Celeron N5095:
- 4 cores.
- 4 threads.
- Up to 2.9GHz burst.
- Intel UHD Graphics.
- Hardware-accelerated transcoding support in QNAP’s platform.
The UGREEN therefore has the more capable general-purpose CPU platform on paper, especially for mixed Docker and VM workloads.
But NAS performance is not determined by CPU alone. Storage layout, network speed, memory, application software and workload concurrency can be more important than a processor benchmark.
RAM: 64GB vs 16GB Is a Real Difference
Current configurations make the memory comparison straightforward.
- DXP4800 Plus: 8GB DDR5 included, up to 64GB.
- TS-464-8G: 8GB DDR4 included, up to 16GB officially supported.
For simple NAS work—file serving, backups, Plex Direct Play and a handful of containers—16GB is already plenty.
The UGREEN’s 64GB ceiling matters when you plan:
- Large Docker stacks.
- Several databases.
- Immich or other memory-hungry photo services.
- Multiple VMs.
- Large caches.
- Other home-lab workloads sharing the NAS.
If you already know that 16GB will be enough, do not treat 64GB support as free performance. Unused RAM capacity provides no benefit.
Networking: UGREEN Wins Out of the Box
The DXP4800 Plus includes:
- 1 × 10GbE RJ45.
- 1 × 2.5GbE RJ45.
The TS-464 includes:
- 2 × 2.5GbE RJ45.
If you already have a 10GbE switch and workstation, UGREEN is immediately easier: no add-in card is required.
For normal family storage, backups and media streaming, dual 2.5GbE on the QNAP is already substantial. The question is whether your workload can actually use 10GbE.
QNAP’s PCIe Slot Changes the Long-Term Picture
The TS-464 has one PCIe Gen3 x2 slot. QNAP explicitly supports using the slot for options such as:
- 5GbE network adapters.
- 10GbE network adapters.
- QM2 cards adding M.2 SSDs and/or networking, depending on model.
This means the QNAP can begin as a dual-2.5GbE NAS and later become a 10GbE system.
The DXP4800 Plus has no conventional PCIe expansion slot. Its advantage is the opposite: UGREEN already included 10GbE and dual M.2, so many home buyers may never miss PCIe.
Built-In Hardware vs Upgrade Flexibility
| Question | UGREEN | QNAP |
|---|---|---|
| 10GbE immediately? | Yes | Requires supported PCIe upgrade |
| More than two M.2 slots later? | No internal PCIe path | Possible through supported QM2 card |
| Higher RAM ceiling? | 64GB | 16GB official |
| Add different PCIe hardware later? | No conventional PCIe slot | Yes, subject to compatibility |
If you already know the required configuration, UGREEN’s built-in hardware is appealing. If your requirements may change, QNAP’s PCIe slot has long-term value.
M.2 Storage: Both Start with Two Slots
Both systems provide two M.2 2280 positions.
QNAP specifies its internal M.2 slots as PCIe Gen3 x1 each and supports SSD cache acceleration. QTS can also use M.2 storage in supported storage-pool/tiering configurations.
UGREEN positions its dual M.2 slots for SSD caching and fast storage/application workloads through UGOS Pro.
The key QNAP advantage is that a QM2 expansion card can add further M.2 capability later. UGREEN’s internal slot count is fixed.
QTS vs UGOS Pro
Software maturity is one of QNAP’s strongest arguments.
Current QTS on the TS-464 provides:
- Storage & Snapshots.
- Hybrid Backup Sync.
- Container Station.
- Virtualization Station.
- QVPN.
- QVR surveillance tools.
- Multimedia applications.
- Virtual Switch networking.
- App Center ecosystem.
UGOS Pro has developed quickly and now covers the modern home-NAS basics:
- Storage and RAID management.
- SMB/NFS services.
- Backup and sync.
- Photo and media applications.
- Docker.
- Compose-style projects.
- Virtual machines on supported DXP models.
- Remote-access tooling.
The UGREEN platform is no longer “just basic NAS software”, but QNAP still has the longer history, larger native application catalogue and deeper established administration documentation.
QNAP Also Offers a QuTS hero Path
QNAP’s current TS-464 product page states that the NAS uses QTS by default and can switch to QuTS hero on supported current software.
QuTS hero adds QNAP’s ZFS-based storage architecture, including features focused on data integrity and WORM-style protection.
This gives experienced buyers another platform choice that the UGREEN does not directly mirror.
Do not change NAS operating systems casually: verify current migration/reinitialisation requirements and back up the system first.
Docker: UGREEN Has More Resource Headroom, QNAP Has the More Mature Tooling
Both are good Docker candidates.
UGREEN’s stronger CPU and 64GB RAM ceiling suit large self-hosted stacks:
Immich
+ PostgreSQL
+ Redis
+ Home Assistant
+ MQTT
+ Vaultwarden
+ Nextcloud
+ monitoring
+ media servicesQNAP’s Container Station is more established and integrates tightly with QTS networking, storage and application management.
For five small utility containers, either system is more than sufficient. The difference becomes relevant when the NAS turns into a substantial application server.
Virtual Machines: QNAP’s Platform Is More Established
QNAP’s Virtualization Station supports Windows, Linux, Unix and Android guest systems on the TS-464. QNAP currently suggests up to four VM instances as a broad platform guideline, with actual capability dependent on memory and vCPU allocation.
UGREEN also supports virtual machines on the DXP4800 Plus, and the 64GB RAM ceiling gives it more memory headroom than the QNAP.
For a few VMs plus storage, either is viable. If virtualisation becomes the primary purpose of the machine, compare the cost of a separate Proxmox mini PC rather than making the NAS do everything.
Plex and Jellyfin: Both Have Intel Graphics
This comparison is much closer than UGREEN vs Synology because both processors include Intel integrated graphics.
QNAP explicitly lists hardware-accelerated transcoding support on the TS-464. The DXP4800 Plus’s 8505 also includes Intel Quick Sync Video.
UGREEN has the stronger general CPU platform, but actual media performance depends on:
- Codec.
- HDR tone mapping.
- Subtitle behaviour.
- Application version.
- Container access to the iGPU.
- Client Direct Play capability.
- Software licensing where required.
Do not convert CPU differences into invented “number of 4K streams”. Our dedicated media article handles current transcoding support separately.
Storage Expansion: QNAP Has More Options
The DXP4800 Plus is fundamentally a four-SATA-bay system plus two M.2 slots.
QNAP offers several expansion approaches around its NAS ecosystem. For the TS-464, QNAP documents support for external JBOD expansion paths such as the TL-D800S through a compatible PCIe storage-expansion card. USB JBOD enclosures are also part of QNAP’s wider expansion range.
Expansion enclosures are not the same as internal bays: some must remain separate storage pools/volumes and may have application limitations. Check the exact expansion compatibility list and design before purchase.
If your real concern is whether four QNAP bays will be enough, our next same-family comparison is QNAP TS-464 vs TS-664: Are Two Extra Bays Worth It?.
Drive Compatibility
Both brands support mainstream third-party SATA drives, but buyers should still use the vendor compatibility database.
QNAP publishes a detailed compatibility list covering HDDs, SSDs, M.2 devices, network adapters and expansion hardware.
UGREEN also publishes a compatibility list and explicitly advertises support for third-party drives from major vendors such as Western Digital, Seagate and Toshiba.
Do not assume that any NVMe SSD or PCIe card will work simply because it physically fits.
Backup and Snapshots
QNAP has the more mature first-party backup and snapshot stack.
- Storage & Snapshots.
- Hybrid Backup Sync.
- Snapshots.
- Cloud and remote-NAS backup workflows.
- External-drive backup.
UGOS Pro also supports local, external and remote backup workflows, but QNAP has a longer established history in this area.
If the NAS will hold irreplaceable data, compare the restore workflow—not merely the backup checkbox.
Power Consumption Is Similar at the Chassis Level
Current manufacturer figures under their own test methods are:
- DXP4800 Plus: 42.36W during drive access, 18.12W in drive hibernation.
- TS-464: 40.536W typical operating mode, 21.618W disk standby.
These are not directly comparable laboratory measurements because the vendors use different configurations and methods.
For a four-drive NAS, hard-drive choice and workload can change wall power as much as the enclosure itself.
Physical Size and Cooling
QNAP’s TS-464 is a compact tower at approximately 165 × 170 × 226.5mm and uses a 120mm fan.
UGREEN lists the DXP4800 Plus at approximately 257 × 178 × 178mm.
Both are normal desktop four-bay enclosures, but check depth, rear cable clearance and airflow before placing either in a small cabinet.
Which Is Better for Home Assistant?
Either NAS is vastly more powerful than required for Home Assistant backups.
Both can provide:
- SMB/NFS backup storage.
- Docker services around Home Assistant.
- MQTT.
- Databases.
- Monitoring services.
UGREEN’s extra RAM/CPU headroom is useful if Home Assistant is only one part of a much larger Docker stack. QNAP’s mature networking and container tooling may appeal more to users who value platform integration.
Which Is Better for a Media Server?
Both are credible media-server platforms because both use Intel integrated graphics.
The DXP4800 Plus has the stronger general CPU and more RAM headroom. The TS-464 benefits from QNAP’s mature multimedia ecosystem, HDMI 2.1 output and explicit hardware-transcoding support.
If media transcoding is the primary reason for the NAS purchase, verify current Plex/Jellyfin hardware-acceleration support before deciding. Direct Play workloads do not need much CPU at all.
Which Is Better for a Home Lab?
UGREEN is attractive when the requirements are already known:
- 10GbE now.
- 32GB or 64GB RAM later.
- Large Docker stack.
- Several VMs.
- Fast Intel CPU.
QNAP is attractive when the home lab may evolve in less predictable directions:
- Add 10GbE later.
- Add extra M.2 through QM2.
- Use QTS or QuTS hero.
- Use established Virtualization Station/Container Station workflows.
- Add supported external storage expansion.
This is the heart of the comparison: UGREEN has more fixed hardware capability; QNAP has more modular platform flexibility.
Complete-System Cost Can Change the Answer
Compare the system you will actually build:
- NAS enclosure.
- Four HDDs.
- RAM upgrades.
- M.2 SSDs.
- UPS.
- 2.5GbE or 10GbE switch.
- 10GbE PCIe card for QNAP if needed.
- 10GbE NIC for the workstation.
- External/off-site backup storage.
If you definitely need 10GbE, UGREEN’s built-in port can avoid an additional upgrade. If you do not need 10GbE, QNAP’s dual 2.5GbE may already be enough and the PCIe slot remains free for another future purpose.
A Practical Buying Matrix
| Your priority | Better fit | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| 10GbE immediately | DXP4800 Plus | 10GbE built in |
| 32–64GB RAM | DXP4800 Plus | 64GB official ceiling |
| Large Docker stack | DXP4800 Plus | Stronger CPU and more memory headroom |
| Mature container/VM platform | TS-464 | Container Station and Virtualization Station |
| PCIe expansion | TS-464 | PCIe Gen3 x2 slot |
| Add more M.2/networking later | TS-464 | QM2 and network-card options |
| QTS / ZFS-based QuTS hero option | TS-464 | QNAP software flexibility |
| More internal RAM/CPU headroom | DXP4800 Plus | 8505 and 64GB max RAM |
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus vs QNAP TS-464: The Bottom Line
Choose the UGREEN DXP4800 Plus when you want more capability without adding cards. The Intel 8505, 8GB DDR5, 64GB memory ceiling and built-in 10GbE make it a very strong Docker, media and home-server platform straight out of the box.
Choose the QNAP TS-464 when you value platform maturity and expansion flexibility. QTS/QuTS hero, Container Station, Virtualization Station, dual 2.5GbE, two M.2 slots and a PCIe slot give the system more ways to evolve over time.
The QNAP’s 16GB official RAM ceiling is the most obvious limitation for heavy home-lab use, while the UGREEN’s lack of PCIe expansion is the corresponding long-term limitation on the hardware side.
The useful distinction is therefore: UGREEN is better equipped from day one; QNAP is more expandable and has the more established server software ecosystem.
Continue the NAS Buying Series
- Synology vs QNAP vs UGREEN vs TerraMaster: Which NAS Should You Buy?
- Best 4-Bay NAS for Docker, Plex and Family Storage
- QNAP TS-464 vs TS-664: Are Two Extra Bays Worth It?