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Synology DiskStation DS1825+ — 8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3
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 DS224+ — 2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3
Synology

Synology DS224+

2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3

88
/ 100
From $370
Specdex verdict

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ lands at 91 and Synology DS224+ 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 DS224+ if…

  • ✓Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
  • ✓Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
  • ✓Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
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Winner by scenario

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

Software

Tie

Compared on the software sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Ease of use

Synology DS224+

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Synology DS224+ leads on ease (96 vs 92).

Hardware

Synology DiskStation DS1825+

Compared on the hardware sub-score

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ leads on hardware (88 vs 80).

Value for money

Synology DS224+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS224+ more score per dollar ($370 vs $1,099).

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ 91
vs
88 Synology DS224+

Score breakdown

Synology DiskStation DS1825+
91
hardware 88
software 100
value 84
ease 92
Synology DS224+
88
hardware 80
software 100
value 92
ease 96

Specs side-by-side

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ versus Synology DS224+ — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DiskStation DS1825+ Synology DS224+
CPU
AMD Ryzen V1500B (4 cores, 8 threads)
▲ Intel Celeron J4125 (4 cores)
RAM
▲ 8 GB ECC (expandable to 32)
2 GB DDR4 (expandable to 6)
Bays
8× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe
2× 3.5″ SATA
Network
2.5 GbE × 2
2× 1 GbE
USB
3× USB 3.2 Gen 2
2× USB 3.2 Gen 1
Max single volume
—
108 TB
Warranty
—
2 years (extendable to 4)

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 DS224+

Pros
  • +Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
  • +Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
  • +Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
Cons
  • −1 GbE only at this tier
  • −2 GB RAM baseline (expandable to 6)
  • −Limited M.2 cache

FAQ: Synology DiskStation DS1825+ vs Synology DS224+

Which is better, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or Synology DS224+? +

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 DS224+ worth the price? +

At $370, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in software.

Does Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or Synology DS224+ 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 ease of use, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or Synology DS224+? +

Synology DS224+ — leads on ease (96 vs 92). Compared on the ease of use sub-score.

Which is better for hardware, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or Synology DS224+? +

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ — leads on hardware (88 vs 80). Compared on the hardware sub-score.