Synology DiskStation DS1825+
8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
4-bay · Intel Pentium · 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 Plus 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus if…
- ✓Comes with 10 GbE built in
- ✓Hot-swap 4× HDD + 2× M.2 NVMe
- ✓BTRFS + ext4 support
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DiskStation DS1825+ | UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen V1500B (4 cores, 8 threads) | ▲ Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (5 cores, Hybrid) |
| RAM | 8 GB ECC (expandable to 32) | 8 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64) |
| Bays | 8× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe | 4× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe Gen 4 |
| Network | 2.5 GbE × 2 | 10 GbE + 2.5 GbE |
| USB | 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2× USB-C 10 Gbps + 2× USB-A 10 Gbps |
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 Plus
- +Comes with 10 GbE built in
- +Hot-swap 4× HDD + 2× M.2 NVMe
- +BTRFS + ext4 support
- −NAS OS still maturing
- −No public SDK yet
- −Limited app catalog vs Synology
FAQ: Synology DiskStation DS1825+ vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Which is better, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus? +
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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus worth the price? +
At $749, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in hardware.
Does Synology DiskStation DS1825+ or UGREEN NASync 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.