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Synology DS1522+ — NAS · $699
Synology

Synology DS1522+

NAS · $699

88
/ 100
From $699
VS
Synology DS1522+ wins by 2
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 — 4-bay · N100 · 2×2.5 GbE + 10 GbE
UGREEN

UGREEN NASync DXP4800

4-bay · N100 · 2×2.5 GbE + 10 GbE

86
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Synology DS1522+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS1522+ lands at 88 and UGREEN NASync DXP4800 at 86. That puts Synology DS1522+ ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Synology DS1522+ if…

  • ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers

Pick UGREEN NASync DXP4800 if…

  • ✓10 GbE on the mid-tier
  • ✓Intel iGPU for transcoding
  • ✓NVMe cache x2
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

UGREEN NASync DXP4800

Compared on the performance sub-score

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 leads on performance (92 vs 88).

Features

UGREEN NASync DXP4800

Compared on the features sub-score

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 leads on features (90 vs 88).

Software

Synology DS1522+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS1522+ leads on software (86 vs 76).

Value for money

UGREEN NASync DXP4800

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 more score per dollar ($499 vs $699).

Synology DS1522+ 88
vs
86 UGREEN NASync DXP4800

Score breakdown

Synology DS1522+
88
performance 88
features 88
software 86
value 82
UGREEN NASync DXP4800
86
performance 92
features 90
software 76
value 94

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS1522+ versus UGREEN NASync DXP4800 — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS1522+ UGREEN NASync DXP4800
Bays
—
4
CPU
—
Intel N100
RAM
—
8 GB DDR5
Ports
—
2× 2.5 GbE + 1× 10 GbE

Synology DS1522+

Pros
  • +Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • +NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • +Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Cons
  • −Disks rarely included
  • −Drive compatibility restrictions on some brands
  • −Power draw 24/7

UGREEN NASync DXP4800

Pros
  • +10 GbE on the mid-tier
  • +Intel iGPU for transcoding
  • +NVMe cache x2
Cons
  • −UGOS still maturing
  • −No mature app store vs DSM
  • −Warranty support is new

FAQ: Synology DS1522+ vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800

Which is better, Synology DS1522+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +

Synology DS1522+ scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Synology DS1522+ worth the price? +

At $699, Synology DS1522+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Is UGREEN NASync DXP4800 worth the price? +

At $499, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in value.

Does Synology DS1522+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for performance, Synology DS1522+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 — leads on performance (92 vs 88). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, Synology DS1522+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 — leads on features (90 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.