Synology DiskStation DS225+ vs UGREEN NASync DXP2800

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both judged against NAS at a similar price

The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 scores 5.9/10 overall, ahead of the Synology DiskStation DS225+ at 4.5/10.

The Synology DiskStation DS225+ leads on software and ecosystem.

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

The biggest difference is storage capacity (bays, M.2), where the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 scores 7/10 to the Synology DiskStation DS225+'s 3/10.

Synology DiskStation DS225+

4.5/10verdict: skip

The DS225+ suits home and small-office buyers who want Synology's DSM software for file sharing, backups, photos and a few cameras on two drives. Its 2.5GbE port and mature app set fit light, dependable storage duties. Media servers that need hardware transcoding, heavy container or VM use, and anyone wanting NVMe cache are poorly served by its 2019-era CPU, 6 GB RAM ceiling and lack of M.2 slots.

Typically about £339.98 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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UGREEN NASync DXP2800

5.9/10verdict: skip

The DXP2800 is for home users and small setups that want a quiet two-bay NAS with 2.5GbE and two NVMe slots. It suits people happy to put up with a young operating system and thin documentation. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a mature app ecosystem or plans to run several virtual machines.

Typically about £324.85 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Synology DiskStation DS225+	UGREEN NASync DXP2800
Storage capacity (bays, M.2)	20%	3/10	7/10
CPU and transcoding	20%	3/10	6/10
Networking	20%	6/10	7/10
Memory ceiling	15%	3/10	5/10
Software and ecosystem	15%	8/10	4/10
Openness	10%	4/10	5/10
Overall		4.5/10	5.9/10

Specifications

Spec	Synology DiskStation DS225+	UGREEN NASync DXP2800
Drive bays	2 × 3.5" SATA HDD / 2.5" SATA SSD, hot-swappable	2 x SATA (3.5-inch HDD, 2.5-inch HDD, 2.5-inch SSD supported)
CPU	Intel Celeron J4125, 4 cores / 4 threads, 64-bit, 2.0 GHz base / 2.7 GHz turbo, hardware encryption engine	Intel N100, 12th Gen N Series, 4 cores / 4 threads
Memory	2 GB DDR4 non-ECC installed, 1 slot, max 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB)	8 GB DDR5, expandable to 16 GB
Networking	1 × 1GbE RJ-45 + 1 × 2.5GbE RJ-45	1 x 2.5GbE
M.2 slots	None	2 x M.2 NVMe slots
Expansion	No expansion unit or PCIe slot; 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1	RAM expandable to 16 GB; no PCIe expansion slot listed in sources
Operating system	Synology DSM	UGOS Pro

Strengths and weaknesses

Synology DiskStation DS225+

+ 2.5GbE port alongside a 1GbE port
+ Mature DSM with SHR, snapshots and Hyper Backup
+ Third-party drives supported again since DSM 7.3
− Quick Sync not enabled for Plex or Jellyfin
− Only 2 GB RAM installed, 6 GB maximum
− No M.2 slots, PCIe slot or expansion unit

Skip it if:

Plex or Jellyfin users who need supported hardware transcoding
Homelabbers wanting several VMs or many containers within a 6 GB limit
Buyers who want M.2 cache, PCIe expansion or a path to 10GbE

Read the full Synology DiskStation DS225+ review ›

UGREEN NASync DXP2800

+ Two SATA bays plus two M.2 NVMe slots
+ 2.5GbE port and DDR5 memory
+ Owners praise quiet running and solid hardware
− UGOS Pro is less mature than Synology or QNAP
− Single RAM slot limits memory upgrades to 16GB
− Owners report thin documentation and tricky first setup

Skip it if:

Buyers who want the app ecosystem and maturity of Synology or QNAP.
Anyone planning several VMs who needs more than 16GB of RAM.
Users who need more than two drive bays or a faster network connection.

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