Synology DS1825+
NAS · $1099
UGREEN NASync DXP4800
4-bay · N100 · 2×2.5 GbE + 10 GbE
Synology DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS1825+ lands at 91 and UGREEN NASync DXP4800 at 86. That puts Synology DS1825+ ahead by 5 points — a decisive 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 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 testPerformance
TieCompared on the performance sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Software
Synology DS1825+Compared on the software sub-score
Synology DS1825+ leads on software (89 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 DS1825+ | UGREEN NASync DXP4800 |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | — | 4 |
| CPU | — | Intel N100 |
| RAM | — | 8 GB DDR5 |
| Ports | — | 2× 2.5 GbE + 1× 10 GbE |
Synology DS1825+
- +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
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 DS1825+ vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800
Which is better, Synology DS1825+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +
Synology DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 worth the price? +
At $499, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in value.
Does Synology 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 DS1825+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +
Synology DS1825+ — leads on software (89 vs 76). Compared on the software sub-score.
Which is the better value, Synology DS1825+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 — more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.