Synology
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3
91
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ wins by 1
Synology
Synology DS923+
4-bay · Ryzen R1600 · DSM 7.2
90
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ lands at 91 and Synology DS923+ at 90. That puts Synology DiskStation DS1825+ ahead by 1 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 DS923+ if…
- ✓Best NAS OS in DSM
- ✓NVMe cache slots
- ✓Expansion to 9 bays
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ 91
vs 90 Synology DS923+
Score breakdown
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
91 hardware 88
software 100
value 84
ease 92
performance 0
features 0
Synology DS923+
90 hardware 0
software 98
value 84
ease 0
performance 86
features 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DiskStation DS1825+ | Synology DS923+ |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen V1500B (4 cores, 8 threads) | ▲ AMD Ryzen R1600 |
| RAM | ▲ 8 GB ECC (expandable to 32) | 4 GB ECC (up to 32) |
| Bays | 8× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe | 4 |
| Network | 2.5 GbE × 2 | — |
| USB | 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
| Ports | — | 2× GbE (10 GbE optional) |
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 DS923+
Pros
- +Best NAS OS in DSM
- +NVMe cache slots
- +Expansion to 9 bays
Cons
- −No hardware transcoding
- −Only 2.5 GbE optional upgrade
- −Expensive disks-not-included
FAQ: Synology DiskStation DS1825+ vs Synology DS923+
Which is better, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or Synology DS923+? +
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 DS923+ worth the price? +
At $599, Synology DS923+ delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in software.
Does Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or Synology DS923+ 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.