Synology
Synology DS1825+
NAS · $1099
91
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Synology DS1825+ wins by 3
Synology
Synology DS224+
2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3
88
/ 100
From $370
Specdex verdict
Synology DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS1825+ lands at 91 and Synology DS224+ at 88. That puts Synology DS1825+ ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Synology DS1825+ if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Pick Synology DS224+ if…
- ✓Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
- ✓Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
- ✓Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
Synology DS1825+ 91
vs 88 Synology DS224+
Score breakdown
Synology DS1825+
91 performance 91
features 91
software 89
value 82
hardware 0
ease 0
Synology DS224+
88 performance 0
features 0
software 100
value 92
hardware 80
ease 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DS1825+ | Synology DS224+ |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | Intel Celeron J4125 (4 cores) |
| RAM | — | 2 GB DDR4 (expandable to 6) |
| Bays | — | 2× 3.5″ SATA |
| Max single volume | — | 108 TB |
| Network | — | 2× 1 GbE |
| USB | — | 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Warranty | — | 2 years (extendable to 4) |
Synology DS1825+
Pros
- +Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- +NVMe cache slots on newer models
- +Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Cons
- −Disks rarely included
- −Drive compatibility restrictions on some brands
- −Power draw 24/7
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 DS1825+ vs Synology DS224+
Which is better, Synology DS1825+ or Synology DS224+? +
Synology DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Synology DS1825+ worth the price? +
At $1,099, Synology DS1825+ delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in performance.
Is Synology DS224+ worth the price? +
At $370, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in software.
Does Synology 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.