Synology DiskStation DS1825+
8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus
NAS · $649
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ lands at 91 and UGREEN DXP4800 Plus at 87. That puts Synology DiskStation DS1825+ ahead by 4 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 UGREEN DXP4800 Plus if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
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 85).
Value for money
UGREEN DXP4800 PlusSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus more score per dollar ($649 vs $1,099).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DiskStation DS1825+ | UGREEN DXP4800 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 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+
- +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 DXP4800 Plus
- +Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- +NVMe cache slots on newer models
- +Docker/VM support on higher tiers
- −Disks rarely included
- −Drive compatibility restrictions on some brands
- −Power draw 24/7
FAQ: Synology DiskStation DS1825+ vs UGREEN DXP4800 Plus
Which is better, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or UGREEN DXP4800 Plus? +
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 DXP4800 Plus worth the price? +
At $649, UGREEN DXP4800 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in performance.
Does Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or UGREEN DXP4800 Plus 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 DXP4800 Plus? +
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ — leads on software (100 vs 85). Compared on the software sub-score.
Which is the better value, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or UGREEN DXP4800 Plus? +
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus — more score per dollar ($649 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.