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Synology DiskStation DS223j vs UGREEN NASync DXP2800

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all judged against NAS at a similar price

The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the Synology DiskStation DS223j at 5.0/10.

The Synology DiskStation DS223j leads on software and ecosystem.

The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 leads on storage capacity (bays, M.2), CPU and transcoding, networking and memory ceiling.

They score the same on openness.

The biggest difference is software and ecosystem, where the Synology DiskStation DS223j scores 8/10 to the UGREEN NASync DXP2800's 4/10.

DiskStation DS223j

Synology DiskStation DS223j

5.0/10verdict: good, not the best

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 DXP2800

UGREEN NASync DXP2800

5.9/10verdict: good, not the best

The DXP2800 is for home users and small setups that want a quiet two-bay NAS with 2.5GbE and two NVMe slots. It suits people happy to put up with a young operating system and thin documentation. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a mature app ecosystem or plans to run several virtual machines.

Typically about £324.85 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 DXP2800
Storage capacity (bays, M.2)20%5/107/10
CPU and transcoding20%4/106/10
Networking20%5/107/10
Memory ceiling15%3/105/10
Software and ecosystem15%8/104/10
Openness10%5/105/10
Overall5.0/105.9/10

Specifications

SpecSynology DiskStation DS223jUGREEN NASync DXP2800
Drive bays2 x 3.5" SATA HDD or 2.5" SATA SSD (2.5" drives need optional Type C drive holder)2 x SATA (3.5-inch HDD, 2.5-inch HDD, 2.5-inch SSD supported)
CPURealtek RTD1619B, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads, 64-bit, 1.7 GHz, with hardware encryption engineIntel N100, 12th Gen N Series, 4 cores / 4 threads
Memory1 GB DDR4 non-ECC8 GB DDR5, expandable to 16 GB
Networking1 x 1GbE RJ-45 LAN port, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports1 x 2.5GbE
M.2 slotsnot listed2 x M.2 NVMe slots
Expansionnot listedRAM expandable to 16 GB; no PCIe expansion slot listed in sources
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 DXP2800

  • + Two SATA bays plus two M.2 NVMe slots
  • + 2.5GbE port and DDR5 memory
  • + Owners praise quiet running and solid hardware
  • − UGOS Pro is less mature than Synology or QNAP
  • − Single RAM slot limits memory upgrades to 16GB
  • − Owners report thin documentation and tricky first setup

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want the app ecosystem and maturity of Synology or QNAP.
  • Anyone planning several VMs who needs more than 16GB of RAM.
  • Users who need more than two drive bays or a faster network connection.
Read the full UGREEN NASync DXP2800 review ›

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