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Synology DiskStation DS223j vs UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus

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all judged against NAS at a similar price

The UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus scores 5.1/10 overall, ahead of the Synology DiskStation DS223j at 5.0/10.

The Synology DiskStation DS223j leads on software and ecosystem.

The UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus leads on storage capacity (bays, M.2), CPU and transcoding and networking.

They score the same on memory ceiling and openness.

The biggest difference is software and ecosystem, where the Synology DiskStation DS223j scores 8/10 to the UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus's 5/10.

DiskStation DS223j

Synology DiskStation DS223j

5.0/10verdict: wait for deal

The DS223j is for people who want a simple two-bay NAS for file storage and backup. It suits anyone who values easy DSM setup, quiet running and low power draw over raw performance. It is a poor fit for memory-hungry workloads or anyone who needs more than a single 1GbE connection.

Typically about £167 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus

UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus

5.1/10verdict: wait for deal

The UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus is a four-bay SATA NAS for people who want a quiet, low-power file server with some Docker containers. It suits buyers who will be happy with 8GB of fixed memory and a single 2.5GbE port. It is a poor fit for anyone who needs virtual machines, M.2 cache or Intel Quick Sync.

Typically about £332.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightSynology DiskStation DS223jUGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus
Storage capacity (bays, M.2)20%5/106/10
CPU and transcoding20%4/105/10
Networking20%5/106/10
Memory ceiling15%3/103/10
Software and ecosystem15%8/105/10
Openness10%5/105/10
Overall5.0/105.1/10

Specifications

SpecSynology DiskStation DS223jUGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus
Drive bays2 x 3.5" SATA HDD or 2.5" SATA SSD (2.5" drives need optional Type C drive holder)4-Bay (SATA)
CPURealtek RTD1619B, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads, 64-bit, 1.7 GHz, with hardware encryption engineRockchip RK3588 (8 cores, Cortex-A76 + A55)
Memory1 GB DDR4 non-ECC8GB LPDDR4X, fixed (not expandable)
Networking1 x 1GbE RJ-45 LAN port, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports1x 2.5GbE RJ45 LAN
M.2 slotsnot listedNone
Expansionnot listedNo PCIe expansion; front ports 1x USB-C and 2x USB-A
Operating systemDiskStation Manager (DSM)UGOS Pro

Strengths and weaknesses

Synology DiskStation DS223j

  • + DSM software is easy to set up
  • + Quiet with low listed power figures
  • + Reliable for backup duty according to owners
  • − Single 1GbE port, criticised by owners
  • − 1 GB fixed RAM with no published maximum
  • − 2.5in drives need an optional holder

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need more than a single 1GbE connection
  • Anyone planning containers, VMs or other memory-heavy workloads
  • People who want M.2 cache slots or any expansion options
Read the full Synology DiskStation DS223j review ›

UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus

  • + Four SATA bays with a large stated capacity ceiling
  • + Owners praise low power use and quiet running
  • + 2.5GbE port and Docker support
  • − 8GB of memory is fixed and cannot be expanded
  • − No M.2 slots, no PCIe expansion
  • − No virtual machines and no Intel Quick Sync

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to run virtual machines
  • Anyone who needs Intel Quick Sync or M.2 cache slots
  • Users who expect to expand memory as their workload grows
Read the full UGREEN NASync DH4300 Plus review ›

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