One crucial factor missing in this discussion is that Synology primarily utilises either Marvel or Intel Atom processors (on most, but not all, models).

Meridian is very specific on what platform their software works on. That is, they only develop for Intel-X64-powered QNAP devices. Moreover, they don't even permit their software to work on AMD-X64-powered QNAP devices.

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#1: DSP5200SE|DSW.2|218|210|506.2|504
#2: Prime/PSU|SOtM sMS-200 Mini NEO SE|Focal Stellia
#3: Other stuff