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Synology DS1825+ — 8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2
Synology

Synology DS1825+

8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2

91
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Synology DS1825+ wins by 11
TerraMaster F2-423 — NAS · $379
TerraMaster

TerraMaster F2-423

NAS · $379

80
/ 100
From $379
Specdex verdict

Synology DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS1825+ lands at 91 and TerraMaster F2-423 at 80. That puts Synology DS1825+ ahead by 11 points — a decisive 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 TerraMaster F2-423 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

Software

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on software (98 vs 78).

Features

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the features sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on features (94 vs 80).

Performance

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the performance sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on performance (86 vs 80).

Value for money

TerraMaster F2-423

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

TerraMaster F2-423 more score per dollar ($379 vs $1,099).

Synology DS1825+ 91
vs
80 TerraMaster F2-423

Score breakdown

Synology DS1825+
91
performance 86
features 94
software 98
value 84
TerraMaster F2-423
80
performance 80
features 80
software 78
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS1825+ versus TerraMaster F2-423 — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS1825+ TerraMaster F2-423
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

TerraMaster F2-423

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 TerraMaster F2-423

Which is better, Synology DS1825+ or TerraMaster F2-423? +

Synology DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 11. 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 TerraMaster F2-423 worth the price? +

At $379, TerraMaster F2-423 delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in value.

Does Synology DS1825+ or TerraMaster F2-423 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 TerraMaster F2-423? +

Synology DS1825+ — leads on software (98 vs 78). Compared on the software sub-score.

Which is better for features, Synology DS1825+ or TerraMaster F2-423? +

Synology DS1825+ — leads on features (94 vs 80). Compared on the features sub-score.