Beelink ME Pro 2-Bay NAS Mini PC vs UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT

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The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the Beelink ME Pro 2-Bay NAS Mini PC at 6.2/10.

The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT leads on CPU and transcoding, networking and memory ceiling.

They score the same on storage capacity (bays, M.2), software and ecosystem and openness.

The biggest difference is memory ceiling, where the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT scores 9/10 to the Beelink ME Pro 2-Bay NAS Mini PC's 4/10.

Beelink ME Pro 2-Bay Hybrid NAS Mini PC, Intel N95/N150

Beelink ME Pro 2-Bay NAS Mini PC

6.2/10verdict: wait for deal

The Beelink ME Pro suits homelabbers who want a small, quiet Windows-based NAS with fast networking and plenty of M.2 slots. It fits people who plan to run containers or a few services on 16GB of fixed memory. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs upgradeable RAM or a dedicated NAS operating system.

Typically about £419 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT

7.3/10verdict: buy

The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT is a two-bay NAS for people who want fast networking and spare processing power in a small box. It suits homelabbers who plan to run containers or virtual machines and want room to grow the memory. Buyers who care most about a mature app store or full volume encryption should look closely at the software first.

Typically about £389.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Beelink ME Pro 2-Bay NAS Mini PC	UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT
Storage capacity (bays, M.2)	20%	7/10	7/10
CPU and transcoding	20%	6/10	7/10
Networking	20%	8/10	9/10
Memory ceiling	15%	4/10	9/10
Software and ecosystem	15%	5/10	5/10
Openness	10%	6/10	6/10
Overall		6.2/10	7.3/10

Specifications

Spec	Beelink ME Pro 2-Bay NAS Mini PC	UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT
Drive bays	2 x SATA bays for 2.5 or 3.5 inch drives	2 x SATA bays
CPU	Intel N150, quad-core 4 threads, up to 3.6 GHz turbo, 24 EU Intel UHD graphics	AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514, 4 cores / 8 threads, 3.7 GHz max boost
Memory	16GB LPDDR5 at 4800 MHz, soldered and not upgradeable	8GB DDR4 installed, expandable up to 64GB
Networking	5GbE plus 2.5GbE dual ports, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.4	1 x 10GbE port
M.2 slots	3 x M.2 2280 NVMe slots: one PCIe 3.0 x2, two PCIe 3.0 x1	2 x M.2 NVMe slots (PCIe 3.0 x2)
Expansion	not listed	Front USB-C (10Gbps) and USB 3.2 ports; HDMI 4K@60Hz; rear USB 3.2 and two USB 2.0 ports
Operating system	Windows 11 Home (pre-installed)	UGOS

Strengths and weaknesses

Beelink ME Pro 2-Bay NAS Mini PC

+ Three M.2 NVMe slots plus two SATA bays
+ 5GbE and 2.5GbE dual ports
+ Owners report quiet running and a compact, well-built case
− 16GB RAM is soldered and cannot be upgraded
− Owners report boot, BIOS and power supply concerns
− Windows 11 Home is the only OS listed

Skip it if:

Buyers who want upgradeable RAM for several VMs
Anyone wanting a dedicated NAS operating system out of the box
Buyers who need four or more drive bays

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UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT

+ 10GbE port with two M.2 NVMe slots
+ Four-core, eight-thread Ryzen CPU; RAM expandable to 64GB
+ Owners report quiet running at idle
− No full volume encryption, per Notebookcheck
− Owners report a limited app ecosystem
− Idle power draw is relatively high for two bays

Skip it if:

Buyers who need full volume encryption
Buyers who want a broad, mature app store out of the box
Anyone who needs more than two hard drive bays

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