Synology DiskStation DS423 vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

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The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the Synology DiskStation DS423 at 4.8/10.

The Synology DiskStation DS423 leads on software and ecosystem.

The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus leads on storage capacity (bays, M.2), CPU and transcoding, networking, memory ceiling and openness.

The biggest difference is networking, where the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus scores 9/10 to the Synology DiskStation DS423's 4/10.

Synology DiskStation DS423

4.8/10verdict: skip

The DS423 is for people who want a four-bay Synology NAS for file storage, shared folders and backups. It suits those who value DSM and Btrfs more than raw hardware power. It is less suited to anyone planning containers, virtual machines or video transcoding.

Typically about £351 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

7.3/10verdict: buy

The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus is for homelabbers and technical users who want four bays, two NVMe slots and 10GbE in one box. It suits people comfortable with a young operating system and some setup fiddling. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a NAS that works with no tinkering.

Typically about £529.98 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Synology DiskStation DS423	UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Storage capacity (bays, M.2)	20%	6/10	8/10
CPU and transcoding	20%	4/10	7/10
Networking	20%	4/10	9/10
Memory ceiling	15%	3/10	7/10
Software and ecosystem	15%	7/10	5/10
Openness	10%	5/10	7/10
Overall		4.8/10	7.3/10

Specifications

Spec	Synology DiskStation DS423	UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Drive bays	4 x 3.5-inch SATA HDD or 2.5-inch SATA SSD, hot-swappable	4 x SATA, 3.5" or 2.5"
CPU	Realtek RTD1619B, 4 cores, 4 threads, 64-bit, 1.7 GHz, with hardware encryption engine	Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (Alder Lake), 5 cores / 6 threads, 1 P-core at 4.4 GHz + 4 E-cores at 3.3 GHz, 8MB cache
Memory	2 GB DDR4 non-ECC	8GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM installed; upgrade ceiling 64GB per TechPowerUp, smarthomecompared and Android Central (Adorama states 32GB)
Networking	2 x RJ-45 1GbE LAN ports	1 x 10GbE (10GBASE-T, RJ45) + 1 x 2.5GbE
M.2 slots	not listed	2 x M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
Expansion	2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports	2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 + 1 x USB-C (front), 2 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI 2.0b, SD card reader; no eSATA, no PCIe slot
Operating system	Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM), Btrfs file system	UGOS Pro 1.0.0.0556, based on Debian 12; boots from a 128GB SSD

Strengths and weaknesses

Synology DiskStation DS423

+ Four hot-swappable bays for 3.5-inch HDDs or 2.5-inch SSDs
+ Runs DSM with the Btrfs file system
+ Lists 4.97 W power draw with drives hibernating
− Only 2 GB of RAM, and no maximum listed
− 1GbE ports only, with nothing faster listed
− No M.2 slot or hardware transcoding listed

Skip it if:

Buyers who want hardware video transcoding for a media server
Anyone planning several containers or virtual machines on limited RAM
Users who need faster-than-1GbE networking or M.2 cache slots

Read the full Synology DiskStation DS423 review ›

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

+ 10GbE plus 2.5GbE networking
+ Four SATA bays and two PCIe 4.0 NVMe slots
+ Owners praise quiet running and build quality
− UGOS Pro is described as immature or clunky
− Drive trays feel flimsy to some owners
− No PCIe slot and no eSATA

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a NAS with mature software that simply works
Anyone who needs a PCIe slot or eSATA port
Buyers who need a firm, confirmed RAM and drive capacity limit

Read the full UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus review ›

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