The UGREEN DXP4800 Pro and QNAP TS-464 are the two most closely matched 4-bay NAS units for Australian buyers in 2026. But they are not equals. The Pro runs an Intel Core i3-1315U (6-core, up to 4.5GHz) against the TS-464's Intel Celeron N5105 (4-core, 2.9GHz), includes 10GbE networking as standard, and costs $1,149. Only $50 to $150 more than the TS-464. The remaining reason to choose the TS-464 is software maturity: QTS has a 15-year head start on UGOS.
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Specifications Side by Side
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus vs QNAP TS-464. Full Specs (AU)
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
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| AU Price | $1,149 (Scorptec / UGREEN AU) | $999-$1,099 (Scorptec / PLE) |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-1315U (6-core, up to 4.5GHz) | Intel Celeron N5105 (4-core, 2.0-2.9GHz) |
| RAM | 8GB DDR5 (expandable to 96GB) | 8GB DDR4 (2 slots, max 16GB) |
| Drive bays | 4x SATA (hot-swap) | 4x SATA (hot-swap) |
| M.2 slots | 2x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 4 | 2x M.2 NVMe PCIe Gen 3 |
| Network | 1x 10GbE + 1x 2.5GbE | 2x 2.5GbE |
| PCIe expansion | 1x PCIe 3.0 x4 | 1x PCIe 3.0 x2 |
| USB special | 1x USB4 (Thunderbolt 4 compatible) | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| HDMI output | Yes (HDMI 2.0) | No |
| Operating system | UGOS | QTS 5.x |
| Docker | Yes (Dockge, x86) | Yes (Container Station, x86) |
| Warranty (AU) | 2 years (UGREEN AU) | 2 years (Dicker Data) |
CPU and RAM
The CPU difference is the most important spec change. The TS-464 uses the Intel Celeron N5105, a quad-core Jasper Lake chip (2021) running up to 2.9GHz. The DXP4800 Pro uses the Intel Core i3-1315U, a 6-core Alder Lake chip (2023) running up to 4.5GHz with two Performance cores and four Efficiency cores. In multi-threaded workloads. Simultaneous Docker containers, video transcoding, Plex with multiple streams. The i3-1315U is in a different performance class. This is not a marginal upgrade.
Both units ship with 8GB RAM. The Pro uses DDR5-5600 expandable to 96GB across two SO-DIMM slots. The TS-464 uses DDR4 expandable to 16GB. For most home and small office workloads, 8GB is sufficient. For users stacking 10 or more Docker containers or running VMs, the Pro's 96GB ceiling gives genuine long-term headroom that the TS-464 cannot match.
Network: 10GbE Standard vs PCIe Expansion
The DXP4800 Pro ships with one 10GbE port and one 2.5GbE port. The TS-464 ships with one 2.5GbE port and a PCIe Gen 3 x2 slot. To match the Pro's networking, a TS-464 buyer needs to purchase a 10GbE NIC separately. Typically $80 to $150 for a compatible single-port card. At that point the TS-464's total cost reaches $1,080 to $1,249, equal to or above the Pro's $1,149 price point.
The practical implication: if your switch supports 10GbE (or you plan to upgrade), the Pro delivers that connection without extra hardware or configuration. The 2.5GbE port handles standard home networks as a fallback. The TS-464's PCIe slot remains useful if you want a different NIC, a wireless adapter, or a future expansion option that the Pro cannot accommodate.
UGOS vs QTS. The Software Reality
This is where the TS-464 has a clear advantage for most buyers. QTS is a mature, feature-complete NAS OS with a 15-year ecosystem of apps, active community forums, and predictable update cadence. UGOS Pro is functional and improving, but it is a younger platform. For Docker-specific workflows, the gap is smaller. Both support Compose-based container management and the underlying container runtime is the same. For NAS-native apps (Surveillance Station, Moments, SynologyDrive equivalents), QTS has no equivalent gap.
The CGNAT consideration matters for Australian remote access users. QNAP's myQNAPcloud relay works without port forwarding, which is important on NBN connections behind CGNAT. UGOS Pro remote access requires Tailscale or manual port forwarding where CGNAT allows it. If your ISP uses CGNAT and remote access is a priority, QTS has a practical advantage here.
Price Analysis: $50-$150 More for Significantly Better Performance
At $1,149 (DXP4800 Pro) vs $999-$1,099 (TS-464 at Scorptec and PLE), the premium is $50 to $150 before networking. Once you factor in a 10GbE NIC for the TS-464, the gap closes or inverts. What the Pro delivers for that premium:
- Intel Core i3-1315U vs Celeron N5105. Generational CPU advantage for transcoding and Docker
- 10GbE built in. No NIC purchase required (~$80-$150 saved)
- DDR5 RAM. Faster memory bandwidth, and expandable to 96GB vs 16GB
For a buyer who would add 10GbE to the TS-464 anyway, the Pro is effectively the same price or cheaper with a substantially faster processor. For a buyer who will never use 10GbE and runs only light workloads, the TS-464's lower upfront cost and QTS software ecosystem make it the more practical choice.
Who Should Buy the UGREEN DXP4800 Pro?
- Home lab and self-hosting users running 8 or more Docker containers simultaneously
- Plex or Jellyfin users who want hardware transcoding headroom for 4K streams without a dedicated GPU
- Buyers planning to use 10GbE networking. Pro includes it, no NIC card needed
- Users who need RAM beyond 16GB over the NAS's lifespan. Pro expands to 96GB, TS-464 caps at 16GB
- Small office environments with multi-user concurrent access where CPU throughput matters
Who Should Buy the QNAP TS-464?
- Buyers who prioritise software maturity and a well-established app ecosystem. QTS has a 15-year lead
- Users who need reliable relay-based remote access on Australian CGNAT connections without Tailscale
- Buyers whose workloads are light (file serving, backups, 1-2 containers) and will never need more than 16GB RAM
- Users who want PCIe expansion flexibility for accessories other than a 10GbE NIC
Pros
- DXP4800 Pro: Intel i3-1315U (6-core, 4.5GHz). Significantly faster than the N5105 for Docker and transcoding
- DXP4800 Pro: 10GbE included as standard. No additional NIC purchase needed
- DXP4800 Pro: DDR5 RAM expandable to 96GB vs TS-464 max 16GB
- DXP4800 Pro: 2-year warranty via UGREEN AU store
- TS-464: QTS. Mature, feature-rich OS with 15 years of ecosystem development
- TS-464: myQNAPcloud relay works on Australian CGNAT without port forwarding
- TS-464: $50-$150 lower upfront cost before networking
Cons
- DXP4800 Pro: UGOS Pro is a newer platform with a smaller app ecosystem than QTS
- DXP4800 Pro: Remote access on CGNAT requires Tailscale or manual configuration
- DXP4800 Pro: No PCIe expansion slot for accessories
- TS-464: Celeron N5105. Slower than i3-1315U for multi-container and transcoding workloads
- TS-464: 2.5GbE only. 10GbE requires a PCIe NIC card ($80-$150 extra)
- TS-464: DDR4 RAM, capped at 16GB total
Verdict
The DXP4800 Pro is the better hardware choice at this price point. A faster processor, built-in 10GbE, and expandable DDR5 RAM for $50-$150 more than the TS-464. Or the same price once you factor in the NIC card the TS-464 needs to match the Pro's networking. For Docker-focused buyers, Plex server operators, and small office users where CPU headroom matters, the Pro is the stronger long-term platform.
The TS-464 remains the right choice for buyers where QTS software maturity is the deciding factor. If you rely on QNAP's relay-based remote access for CGNAT connections, use specific QTS-native apps with no UGOS equivalent, or simply want the proven platform, the TS-464 earns its place. At the current price gap it is not a value compromise. It is a software preference.
Australian Buyers: Pricing and Where to Buy
- UGREEN DXP4800 Pro: $1,149 at Scorptec and the UGREEN AU store (nas-au.ugreen.com). Also available on Amazon AU.
- QNAP TS-464: $999-$1,099 at Scorptec, Mwave, and PLE. Add $80-$150 for a 10GbE NIC to match the Pro's networking.
- Both carry a 2-year warranty. UGREEN AU handles warranty directly; QNAP warranty goes through the local distributor.
See our full UGREEN vs QNAP ecosystem comparison for all models and price points in Australia.
QNAP vs UGREEN AustraliaRelated reading: our NAS buyer's guide and our Synology vs QNAP comparison.
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Why is the DXP4800 Pro worth more than the QNAP TS-464?
The DXP4800 Pro ($1,149) costs $50 to $150 more than the TS-464 ($999-$1,099) and delivers a significantly faster Intel Core i3-1315U processor versus the TS-464's Celeron N5105, plus 10GbE networking as standard. A TS-464 buyer who wants 10GbE needs to purchase a PCIe NIC card separately ($80-$150), which closes or eliminates the price gap. The Pro also uses DDR5 RAM expandable to 96GB, versus DDR4 with a 16GB ceiling on the TS-464.
Does the UGREEN DXP4800 Pro include 10GbE networking?
Yes. The DXP4800 Pro ships with one 10GbE port and one 2.5GbE port as standard. No additional NIC card is required. This is a meaningful advantage over the QNAP TS-464, which ships with one 2.5GbE port and requires a separate PCIe 10GbE NIC card ($80-$150) to reach the same networking speed.
Which has better Docker support: UGREEN DXP4800 Pro or QNAP TS-464?
Both run x86 Docker containers without ARM compatibility issues. QNAP's Container Station (TS-464) is more mature and has a larger community of QTS Docker users. UGREEN's Dockge interface (DXP4800 Pro) is simpler and well-suited for Compose-based deployments. The DXP4800 Pro's i3-1315U processor runs containers faster under heavy load than the TS-464's N5105. For lighter workloads, both are equally capable.
How much RAM can the DXP4800 Pro and TS-464 support?
The DXP4800 Pro supports up to 96GB DDR5 across two SO-DIMM slots and ships with 8GB. The QNAP TS-464 supports up to 16GB DDR4 across two SO-DIMM slots and ships with 8GB. If your workload involves running many Docker containers simultaneously or you plan to add VMs, the Pro's 96GB ceiling gives substantial long-term headroom that the TS-464 cannot match.
Where can I buy the UGREEN DXP4800 Pro in Australia?
The UGREEN DXP4800 Pro is available from the UGREEN AU store (nas-au.ugreen.com) at $1,149, from Scorptec at the same price, and on Amazon AU. UGREEN AU offers 30-day returns, 2-year warranty, and free shipping on orders over a threshold. All prices are for the diskless (no drives) model.