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Synology DS1825+ — NAS · $1099
Synology

Synology DS1825+

NAS · $1099

91
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Synology DS1825+ wins by 4
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus — NAS · $649
UGREEN

UGREEN DXP4800 Plus

NAS · $649

87
/ 100
From $649
Specdex verdict

Synology DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS1825+ lands at 91 and UGREEN DXP4800 Plus at 87. That puts Synology DS1825+ ahead by 4 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 UGREEN DXP4800 Plus if…

  • ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the performance sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on performance (91 vs 87).

Features

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the features sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on features (91 vs 87).

Software

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on software (89 vs 85).

Value for money

UGREEN DXP4800 Plus

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

UGREEN DXP4800 Plus more score per dollar ($649 vs $1,099).

Synology DS1825+ 91
vs
87 UGREEN DXP4800 Plus

Score breakdown

Synology DS1825+
91
performance 91
features 91
software 89
value 82
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus
87
performance 87
features 87
software 85
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS1825+ versus UGREEN DXP4800 Plus — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS1825+ UGREEN DXP4800 Plus

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

UGREEN DXP4800 Plus

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

FAQ: Synology DS1825+ vs UGREEN DXP4800 Plus

Which is better, Synology DS1825+ or UGREEN DXP4800 Plus? +

Synology DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 DXP4800 Plus worth the price? +

At $649, UGREEN DXP4800 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in performance.

Does Synology 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 performance, Synology DS1825+ or UGREEN DXP4800 Plus? +

Synology DS1825+ — leads on performance (91 vs 87). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, Synology DS1825+ or UGREEN DXP4800 Plus? +

Synology DS1825+ — leads on features (91 vs 87). Compared on the features sub-score.