Synology
Synology DS1825+
8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2
91
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Synology DS1825+ wins by 3
Synology
Synology DS1522+
NAS · $699
88
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict
Synology DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS1825+ lands at 91 and Synology DS1522+ 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…
- ✓8 bays with DSM polish
- ✓NVMe cache slots
- ✓Great backup ecosystem
Pick Synology DS1522+ if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Synology DS1825+ 91
vs 88 Synology DS1522+
Score breakdown
Synology DS1825+
91 performance 86
features 94
software 98
value 84
Synology DS1522+
88 performance 88
features 88
software 86
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DS1825+ | Synology DS1522+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | 8 | — |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen V1500B | — |
| RAM | 8 GB ECC (32 GB max) | — |
| Ports | 4× GbE + optional 10 GbE | — |
Synology DS1825+
Pros
- +8 bays with DSM polish
- +NVMe cache slots
- +Great backup ecosystem
Cons
- −No 10 GbE built-in
- −Synology-only drive restrictions on some models
- −Premium price
Synology DS1522+
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 Synology DS1522+
Which is better, Synology DS1825+ or Synology DS1522+? +
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 software.
Is Synology DS1522+ worth the price? +
At $699, Synology DS1522+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does Synology DS1825+ or Synology DS1522+ 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.