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DiskStation DS223j vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

both judged against NAS at a similar price

The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the DiskStation DS223j at 5.0/10.

The DiskStation DS223j leads on software and ecosystem.

The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro 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 DXP4800 Pro scores 8/10 to the DiskStation DS223j's 3/10.

DiskStation DS223j

DiskStation DS223j

5.0/10verdict: skip

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 DXP4800 Pro

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro

7.3/10verdict: wait for deal

The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro suits homelabbers and small teams who want four SATA bays, two M.2 slots and fast networking. It fits people who may replace UGOS Pro with TrueNAS, UnRAID or OMV, or who are happy to use it for files and containers. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a mature app store or built-in volume encryption.

Typically about £619.99 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

CriterionWeightDiskStation DS223jUGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
Storage capacity (bays, M.2)20%5/108/10
CPU and transcoding20%4/106/10
Networking20%5/109/10
Memory ceiling15%3/108/10
Software and ecosystem15%8/104/10
Openness10%5/109/10
Overall5.0/107.3/10

Specifications

SpecDiskStation DS223jUGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
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 engineIntel Core i3-1315U, 6 cores and 8 threads (2 performance and 4 efficiency cores)
Memory1 GB DDR4 non-ECC8GB DDR5, expandable to 96GB
Networking1 x 1GbE RJ-45 LAN port, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports1x 10GbE and 1x 2.5GbE
M.2 slotsnot listed2 x M.2 NVMe slots
Expansionnot listedNo PCIe expansion slot
Operating systemDiskStation Manager (DSM)UGOS Pro

Strengths and weaknesses

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 DiskStation DS223j review ›

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro

  • + 10GbE and 2.5GbE ports, with near-full 10GbE use reported
  • + No drive restrictions; TrueNAS, UnRAID and OMV reportedly work
  • + Four SATA bays, two M.2 slots, RAM expandable to 96GB
  • − Thin app catalogue and immature software reported
  • − No volume encryption in UGOS Pro
  • − Higher power draw and fan noise under load reported

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want a mature app store and polished software out of the box
  • Anyone who needs built-in volume encryption
  • People who need a quiet, low-power NAS in a living space
Read the full UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro review ›

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