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NASync DXP4800GT vs UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT

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both judged against NAS at a similar price

The NASync DXP4800GT scores 7.5/10 overall, ahead of the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT at 7.3/10.

The NASync DXP4800GT leads on storage capacity (bays, M.2) and networking.

The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT leads on CPU and transcoding.

They score the same on memory ceiling, software and ecosystem and openness.

NASync DXP4800GT

NASync DXP4800GT

7.5/10verdict: buy

The DXP4800GT is a four-bay NAS for people who want 10GbE without adding a card. It suits homelabbers and small offices who plan to run Docker or virtual machines and want room to grow memory up to 64GB. Buyers who need PCIe expansion or a very open software platform should look at the limits first.

Typically about £529.99 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: wait for deal

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

CriterionWeightNASync DXP4800GTUGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT
Storage capacity (bays, M.2)20%8/107/10
CPU and transcoding20%6/107/10
Networking20%10/109/10
Memory ceiling15%9/109/10
Software and ecosystem15%5/105/10
Openness10%6/106/10
Overall7.5/107.3/10

Specifications

SpecNASync DXP4800GTUGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT
Drive bays4 × SATA 3.5"/2.5" bays (bays 1–2 also support U.2 NVMe)2 x SATA bays
CPUAMD Ryzen Embedded R2514, 4 cores / 8 threads, 2.1–3.7GHz, Zen+ generation, configurable TDP 12–25WAMD Ryzen Embedded R2514, 4 cores / 8 threads, 3.7 GHz max boost
Memory8GB DDR4 4800MHz installed, expandable to 64GB, ECC (ODECC) supported8GB DDR4 installed, expandable up to 64GB
Networking2 × 10GbE RJ45; no Wi-Fi1 x 10GbE port
M.2 slots2 × M.2 NVMe slots2 x M.2 NVMe slots (PCIe 3.0 x2)
ExpansionNo PCIe expansion, no Thunderbolt; front 1 × USB-C 10Gb/s, 1 × USB-A 10Gb/s; rear 1 × USB-A 10Gb/s, 2 × USB-A 5Gb/s, HDMI 4K, SD 3.0 card reader; bays 1–2 support U.2 NVMe (PCIe 3.0 x4)Front USB-C (10Gbps) and USB 3.2 ports; HDMI 4K@60Hz; rear USB 3.2 and two USB 2.0 ports
Operating systemUGOS ProUGOS

Strengths and weaknesses

NASync DXP4800GT

  • + Two 10GbE ports with link aggregation up to 20Gbps
  • + Memory expandable to 64GB, with ECC supported
  • + Four SATA bays plus two M.2 slots and U.2 support
  • − No PCIe expansion and no Thunderbolt
  • − UGOS may feel restrictive to advanced users
  • − Fan noise reports conflict, and they cover the Plus model

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need a PCIe slot or Thunderbolt for add-in cards
  • Advanced users who want deep control beyond what UGOS exposes
  • Anyone who needs Wi-Fi built into the NAS
Read the full NASync DXP4800GT 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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