Synology
Synology DS1825+
8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2
91
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Synology
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3
91
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS1825+ lands at 91 and Synology DiskStation DS1825+ at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Synology DS1825+ if…
- ✓8 bays with DSM polish
- ✓NVMe cache slots
- ✓Great backup ecosystem
Pick Synology DiskStation DS1825+ if…
- ✓DSM 7.3 still the best NAS OS
- ✓8 bays + 2× M.2 NVMe cache
- ✓Hot-swap, expansion-ready
Synology DS1825+ 91
vs 91 Synology DiskStation DS1825+
Score breakdown
Synology DS1825+
91 performance 86
features 94
software 98
value 84
hardware 0
ease 0
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
91 performance 0
features 0
software 100
value 84
hardware 88
ease 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DS1825+ | Synology DiskStation DS1825+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | 8 | 8× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen V1500B | AMD Ryzen V1500B (4 cores, 8 threads) |
| RAM | 8 GB ECC (32 GB max) | 8 GB ECC (expandable to 32) |
| Ports | 4× GbE + optional 10 GbE | — |
| Network | — | 2.5 GbE × 2 |
| USB | — | 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
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 DiskStation DS1825+
Pros
- +DSM 7.3 still the best NAS OS
- +8 bays + 2× M.2 NVMe cache
- +Hot-swap, expansion-ready
Cons
- −Newer Synology drives only on premium tier
- −Premium pricing vs UGREEN
- −Single 2.5 GbE
FAQ: Synology DS1825+ vs Synology DiskStation DS1825+
Which is better, Synology DS1825+ or Synology DiskStation DS1825+? +
Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 DiskStation DS1825+ worth the price? +
At $1,099, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in software.
Does Synology DS1825+ or Synology DiskStation DS1825+ 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.