Synology
Synology DS1522+
NAS · $699
88
/ 100
From $699
VS
Synology DS1522+ wins by 1
UGREEN
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus
NAS · $649
87
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict
Synology DS1522+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS1522+ lands at 88 and UGREEN DXP4800 Plus at 87. That puts Synology DS1522+ ahead by 1 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 DXP4800 Plus if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Synology DS1522+ 88
vs 87 UGREEN DXP4800 Plus
Score breakdown
Synology DS1522+
88 performance 88
features 88
software 86
value 82
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus
87 performance 87
features 87
software 85
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DS1522+ | UGREEN DXP4800 Plus |
|---|
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 DXP4800 Plus
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
FAQ: Synology DS1522+ vs UGREEN DXP4800 Plus
Which is better, Synology DS1522+ or UGREEN DXP4800 Plus? +
Synology DS1522+ scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 DXP4800 Plus worth the price? +
At $649, UGREEN DXP4800 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in performance.
Does Synology DS1522+ or UGREEN DXP4800 Plus 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.