Synology DiskStation DS225+ vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro

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The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro 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 DXP4800 Pro 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 DXP4800 Pro scores 8/10 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 DXP4800 Pro

7.3/10verdict: buy

The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro suits homelabbers and small teams who want four SATA bays, two M.2 slots and fast networking. It fits people who may replace UGOS Pro with TrueNAS, UnRAID or OMV, or who are happy to use it for files and containers. It is a weaker fit for anyone who wants a mature app store or built-in volume encryption.

Typically about £619.99 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 DXP4800 Pro
Storage capacity (bays, M.2)	20%	3/10	8/10
CPU and transcoding	20%	3/10	6/10
Networking	20%	6/10	9/10
Memory ceiling	15%	3/10	8/10
Software and ecosystem	15%	8/10	4/10
Openness	10%	4/10	9/10
Overall		4.5/10	7.3/10

Specifications

Spec	Synology DiskStation DS225+	UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
Drive bays	2 × 3.5" SATA HDD / 2.5" SATA SSD, hot-swappable	4-Bay (SATA)
CPU	Intel Celeron J4125, 4 cores / 4 threads, 64-bit, 2.0 GHz base / 2.7 GHz turbo, hardware encryption engine	Intel Core i3-1315U, 6 cores and 8 threads (2 performance and 4 efficiency cores)
Memory	2 GB DDR4 non-ECC installed, 1 slot, max 6 GB (2 GB + 4 GB)	8GB DDR5, expandable to 96GB
Networking	1 × 1GbE RJ-45 + 1 × 2.5GbE RJ-45	1x 10GbE and 1x 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	No PCIe expansion slot
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 DXP4800 Pro

+ 10GbE and 2.5GbE ports, with near-full 10GbE use reported
+ No drive restrictions; TrueNAS, UnRAID and OMV reportedly work
+ Four SATA bays, two M.2 slots, RAM expandable to 96GB
− Thin app catalogue and immature software reported
− No volume encryption in UGOS Pro
− Higher power draw and fan noise under load reported

Skip it if:

Buyers who want a mature app store and polished software out of the box
Anyone who needs built-in volume encryption
People who need a quiet, low-power NAS in a living space

Read the full UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro review ›

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