Synology DS923+ vs WD My Passport Portable SSD
Verdict: These products serve fundamentally different purposes: the Synology DS923+ is a multi-bay network storage server while the WD My Passport is a single portable SSD. The DS923+ wins for network-attached use cases with its 2.5GbE ports and DSM software per Synology specs, but the WD is superior for mobile single-user access at 1050 MB/s. Direct comparison is limited by mismatched categories.
Winner: Synology DS923+
Synology DS923+: 8.5/10
WD My Passport Portable SSD: 7/10
Spec-by-spec comparison
| Synology DS923+ | WD My Passport Portable SSD | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Up to 72 TB (4-bay) | 1000 gigabytes |
| Interface | 2x 2.5GbE + USB 3.2 | Micro-USB B |
| Read Speed | — | 0 megabytes per second |
| Form Factor | Desktop 4-bay | Portable 2.5-inch |
Synology DS923+
What works
- 4-bay expansion for RAID storage
- 2.5GbE networking for multi-user access
- Synology DSM with apps and snapshots
WD My Passport Portable SSD
What works
- Up to 1050 MB/s sequential reads
Bottom line
Our pick: Synology DS923+.
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