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UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

Researched, not hands-on tested.How we review ›

both judged against NAS at a similar price

The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT and UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus both score 7.3/10 overall.

The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT leads on memory ceiling.

The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus leads on storage capacity (bays, M.2) and openness.

They score the same on CPU and transcoding, networking and software and ecosystem.

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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UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

7.3/10verdict: wait for deal

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 DXP2800 GTUGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Storage capacity (bays, M.2)20%7/108/10
CPU and transcoding20%7/107/10
Networking20%9/109/10
Memory ceiling15%9/107/10
Software and ecosystem15%5/105/10
Openness10%6/107/10
Overall7.3/107.3/10

Specifications

SpecUGREEN NASync DXP2800 GTUGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Drive bays2 x SATA bays4 x SATA, 3.5" or 2.5"
CPUAMD Ryzen Embedded R2514, 4 cores / 8 threads, 3.7 GHz max boostIntel 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 installed, expandable up to 64GB8GB DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM installed; upgrade ceiling 64GB per TechPowerUp, smarthomecompared and Android Central (Adorama states 32GB)
Networking1 x 10GbE port1 x 10GbE (10GBASE-T, RJ45) + 1 x 2.5GbE
M.2 slots2 x M.2 NVMe slots (PCIe 3.0 x2)2 x M.2 2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
ExpansionFront USB-C (10Gbps) and USB 3.2 ports; HDMI 4K@60Hz; rear USB 3.2 and two USB 2.0 ports2 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 systemUGOSUGOS Pro 1.0.0.0556, based on Debian 12; boots from a 128GB SSD

Strengths and weaknesses

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 ›

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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