UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro review

The DXP4800 Pro is a four-bay SATA NAS built around an Intel Core i3-1315U. It pairs that chip with 8GB of DDR5, two M.2 NVMe slots and two network ports, one 10GbE and one 2.5GbE. The hardware list reads like a homelab box. The software side is where owner reports are less positive.

Four SATA bays and two M.2 NVMe slots give it a flexible layout. Supported RAID levels are JBOD, Basic, 0, 1, 5, 6 and 10, so you can pick between capacity and redundancy to suit the job.

UGREEN Canada lists a maximum of 144TB, made up of 4x 32TB and 2x 8TB. NAS Compares lists 136TB.

There is no PCIe expansion slot. What you get in the chassis is what you have.

The Core i3-1315U has six cores and eight threads: two performance cores and four efficiency cores. That is enough to run Docker containers and virtual machines alongside file serving. The specifications provided don't state hardware transcoding support, so check that before buying if media streaming is the main job.

The unit ships with 8GB of DDR5, expandable to 96GB. The base amount is a different matter: owners report that 8GB can limit VMs and containers. With 8GB installed, you would want to budget for a memory upgrade if you plan to run several VMs.

The 10GbE port is the headline feature. Reviewers report fast transfers with near-full use of the connection. The 2.5GbE port is a second network port alongside it.

To use the 10GbE port fully, you need 10GbE on the other end of the cable. Check your switch and client machines first.

UGOS Pro includes Docker, virtualization and snapshots without subscription fees.

Owners are less happy with polish. The recurring complaint is a thin app catalogue and software that feels immature. Volume encryption is also missing. If you need encrypted volumes on the NAS itself, this is a real gap. If you want a large library of one-click apps, expect to rely on Docker instead.

This is a strong area. ITPro reports that UGREEN has no drive restriction policy, in contrast to Synology. You can choose drives on their merits rather than from an approved list.

NAS Compares says the unit is usable with TrueNAS, UnRAID and OMV. With UGOS Pro still seen as immature by owners, that gives buyers a way out if they dislike the stock software.

Owners praise the metal chassis and premium build quality. They also report higher power consumption than other NAS systems and fan noise under load. For a box that runs around the clock, power draw adds to the running cost. If it sits in a living space rather than a rack or cupboard, the fan noise may matter.

With 10GbE, 2.5GbE, two M.2 slots and a 96GB memory ceiling, it suits people who want fast storage and room to grow memory later. Because the drive choice is open and alternative operating systems are reported to work, it also suits people who like to tinker. The thin app catalogue, missing volume encryption and reported power draw count against it for anyone who wants a polished, low-maintenance appliance.