Synology DS1825+
NAS · $1099
UGREEN DXP6800 Pro
NAS · $999
Synology DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS1825+ lands at 91 and UGREEN DXP6800 Pro 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 UGREEN DXP6800 Pro 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 testPerformance
Synology DS1825+Compared on the performance sub-score
Synology DS1825+ leads on performance (91 vs 88).
Features
Synology DS1825+Compared on the features sub-score
Synology DS1825+ leads on features (91 vs 88).
Software
Synology DS1825+Compared on the software sub-score
Synology DS1825+ leads on software (89 vs 86).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DS1825+ | UGREEN DXP6800 Pro |
|---|
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 DXP6800 Pro
- +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 DS1825+ vs UGREEN DXP6800 Pro
Which is better, Synology DS1825+ or UGREEN DXP6800 Pro? +
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 UGREEN DXP6800 Pro worth the price? +
At $999, UGREEN DXP6800 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does Synology DS1825+ or UGREEN DXP6800 Pro 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 DXP6800 Pro? +
Synology DS1825+ — leads on performance (91 vs 88). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for features, Synology DS1825+ or UGREEN DXP6800 Pro? +
Synology DS1825+ — leads on features (91 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.