Synology
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3
91
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Synology
Synology DS1825+
8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2
91
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ lands at 91 and Synology DS1825+ at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
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 DS1825+ if…
- ✓8 bays with DSM polish
- ✓NVMe cache slots
- ✓Great backup ecosystem
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ 91
vs 91 Synology DS1825+
Score breakdown
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
91 hardware 88
software 100
value 84
ease 92
performance 0
features 0
Synology DS1825+
91 hardware 0
software 98
value 84
ease 0
performance 86
features 94
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DiskStation DS1825+ | Synology DS1825+ |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen V1500B (4 cores, 8 threads) | AMD Ryzen V1500B |
| RAM | 8 GB ECC (expandable to 32) | 8 GB ECC (32 GB max) |
| Bays | 8× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe | 8 |
| Network | 2.5 GbE × 2 | — |
| USB | 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
| Ports | — | 4× GbE + optional 10 GbE |
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 DS1825+
Pros
- +8 bays with DSM polish
- +NVMe cache slots
- +Great backup ecosystem
Cons
- −No 10 GbE built-in
- −Synology-only drive restrictions on some models
- −Premium price
FAQ: Synology DiskStation DS1825+ vs Synology DS1825+
Which is better, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or Synology DS1825+? +
Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 DS1825+ worth the price? +
At $1,099, Synology DS1825+ delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in software.
Does Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or Synology DS1825+ 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.