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UGREEN NASync DXP4800GT vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

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all judged against NAS at a similar price

The UGREEN NASync DXP4800GT scores 7.5/10 overall, ahead of the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus at 7.3/10.

The UGREEN NASync DXP4800GT leads on networking and memory ceiling.

The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus leads on CPU and transcoding and openness.

They score the same on storage capacity (bays, M.2) and software and ecosystem.

NASync DXP4800GT

UGREEN 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 DXP4800 Plus

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 (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightUGREEN NASync DXP4800GTUGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Storage capacity (bays, M.2)20%8/108/10
CPU and transcoding20%6/107/10
Networking20%10/109/10
Memory ceiling15%9/107/10
Software and ecosystem15%5/105/10
Openness10%6/107/10
Overall7.5/107.3/10

Specifications

SpecUGREEN NASync DXP4800GTUGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Drive bays4 × SATA 3.5"/2.5" bays (bays 1–2 also support U.2 NVMe)4 x SATA, 3.5" or 2.5"
CPUAMD Ryzen Embedded R2514, 4 cores / 8 threads, 2.1–3.7GHz, Zen+ generation, configurable TDP 12–25WIntel 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
Memory8GB DDR4 4800MHz installed, expandable to 64GB, ECC (ODECC) supported8GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM installed; upgrade ceiling 64GB per TechPowerUp, smarthomecompared and Android Central (Adorama states 32GB)
Networking2 × 10GbE RJ45; no Wi-Fi1 x 10GbE (10GBASE-T, RJ45) + 1 x 2.5GbE
M.2 slots2 × M.2 NVMe slots2 x M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
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)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 systemUGOS ProUGOS Pro 1.0.0.0556, based on Debian 12; boots from a 128GB SSD

Strengths and weaknesses

UGREEN 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800GT 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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