Synology DiskStation DS225+ vs UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT

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both judged against NAS at a similar price

The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the Synology DiskStation DS225+ at 4.5/10.

The Synology DiskStation DS225+ leads on software and ecosystem.

The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT 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 DXP2800 GT scores 9/10 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 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

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Scores, criterion by criterion

Criterion	Weight	Synology DiskStation DS225+	UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT
Storage capacity (bays, M.2)	20%	3/10	7/10
CPU and transcoding	20%	3/10	7/10
Networking	20%	6/10	9/10
Memory ceiling	15%	3/10	9/10
Software and ecosystem	15%	8/10	5/10
Openness	10%	4/10	6/10
Overall		4.5/10	7.3/10

Specifications

Spec	Synology DiskStation DS225+	UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT
Drive bays	2 × 3.5" SATA HDD / 2.5" SATA SSD, hot-swappable	2 x SATA bays
CPU	Intel Celeron J4125, 4 cores / 4 threads, 64-bit, 2.0 GHz base / 2.7 GHz turbo, hardware encryption engine	AMD Ryzen Embedded R2514, 4 cores / 8 threads, 3.7 GHz max boost
Memory	2 GB DDR4 non-ECC installed, 1 slot, max 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB)	8GB DDR4 installed, expandable up to 64GB
Networking	1 × 1GbE RJ-45 + 1 × 2.5GbE RJ-45	1 x 10GbE port
M.2 slots	None	2 x M.2 NVMe slots (PCIe 3.0 x2)
Expansion	No expansion unit or PCIe slot; 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1	Front USB-C (10Gbps) and USB 3.2 ports; HDMI 4K@60Hz; rear USB 3.2 and two USB 2.0 ports
Operating system	Synology DSM	UGOS

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 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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