Synology DiskStation DS1825+
8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3
UGREEN NASync DXP4800
4-bay · N100 · 2×2.5 GbE + 10 GbE
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ lands at 91 and UGREEN NASync DXP4800 at 86. That puts Synology DiskStation DS1825+ ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 if…
- ✓10 GbE on the mid-tier
- ✓Intel iGPU for transcoding
- ✓NVMe cache x2
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSoftware
Synology DiskStation DS1825+Compared on the software sub-score
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ leads on software (100 vs 76).
Value for money
UGREEN NASync DXP4800Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,099).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DiskStation DS1825+ | UGREEN NASync DXP4800 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ AMD Ryzen V1500B (4 cores, 8 threads) | Intel N100 |
| RAM | 8 GB ECC (expandable to 32) | 8 GB DDR5 |
| Bays | 8× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe | 4 |
| Network | 2.5 GbE × 2 | — |
| USB | 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
| Ports | — | 2× 2.5 GbE + 1× 10 GbE |
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
- +DSM 7.3 still the best NAS OS
- +8 bays + 2× M.2 NVMe cache
- +Hot-swap, expansion-ready
- −Newer Synology drives only on premium tier
- −Premium pricing vs UGREEN
- −Single 2.5 GbE
UGREEN NASync DXP4800
- +10 GbE on the mid-tier
- +Intel iGPU for transcoding
- +NVMe cache x2
- −UGOS still maturing
- −No mature app store vs DSM
- −Warranty support is new
FAQ: Synology DiskStation DS1825+ vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800
Which is better, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 worth the price? +
At $499, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in value.
Does Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 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 software, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ — leads on software (100 vs 76). Compared on the software sub-score.
Which is the better value, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 — more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.