Synology
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3
91
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ wins by 3
Synology
Synology DS1522+
NAS · $699
88
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ lands at 91 and Synology DS1522+ at 88. That puts Synology DiskStation DS1825+ ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Synology DiskStation DS1825+ if…
- ✓DSM 7.3 still the best NAS OS
- ✓8 bays + 2× M.2 NVMe cache
- ✓Hot-swap, expansion-ready
Pick Synology DS1522+ if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ 91
vs 88 Synology DS1522+
Score breakdown
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
91 hardware 88
software 100
value 84
ease 92
performance 0
features 0
Synology DS1522+
88 hardware 0
software 86
value 82
ease 0
performance 88
features 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DiskStation DS1825+ | Synology DS1522+ |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen V1500B (4 cores, 8 threads) | — |
| RAM | 8 GB ECC (expandable to 32) | — |
| Bays | 8× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe | — |
| Network | 2.5 GbE × 2 | — |
| USB | 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
Pros
- +DSM 7.3 still the best NAS OS
- +8 bays + 2× M.2 NVMe cache
- +Hot-swap, expansion-ready
Cons
- −Newer Synology drives only on premium tier
- −Premium pricing vs UGREEN
- −Single 2.5 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
FAQ: Synology DiskStation DS1825+ vs Synology DS1522+
Which is better, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or Synology DS1522+? +
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Synology DiskStation DS1825+ worth the price? +
At $1,099, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in software.
Is Synology DS1522+ worth the price? +
At $699, Synology DS1522+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or Synology DS1522+ 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.