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Synology DiskStation DS223j vs UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT

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all judged against NAS at a similar price

The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the Synology DiskStation DS223j at 5.0/10.

The Synology DiskStation DS223j leads on software and ecosystem.

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

The biggest difference is memory ceiling, where the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT scores 9/10 to the Synology DiskStation DS223j's 3/10.

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 GT

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightSynology DiskStation DS223jUGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT
Storage capacity (bays, M.2)20%5/107/10
CPU and transcoding20%4/107/10
Networking20%5/109/10
Memory ceiling15%3/109/10
Software and ecosystem15%8/105/10
Openness10%5/106/10
Overall5.0/107.3/10

Specifications

SpecSynology DiskStation DS223jUGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT
Drive bays2 x 3.5" SATA HDD or 2.5" SATA SSD (2.5" drives need optional Type C drive holder)2 x SATA bays
CPURealtek RTD1619B, 1 CPU, 4 cores, 4 threads, 64-bit, 1.7 GHz, with hardware encryption engineAMD Ryzen Embedded R2514, 4 cores / 8 threads, 3.7 GHz max boost
Memory1 GB DDR4 non-ECC8GB DDR4 installed, expandable up to 64GB
Networking1 x 1GbE RJ-45 LAN port, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports1 x 10GbE port
M.2 slotsnot listed2 x M.2 NVMe slots (PCIe 3.0 x2)
Expansionnot listedFront USB-C (10Gbps) and USB 3.2 ports; HDMI 4K@60Hz; rear USB 3.2 and two USB 2.0 ports
Operating systemDiskStation Manager (DSM)UGOS

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 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
Read the full UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT review ›

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