Synology DS1825+
8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus
NAS · $649
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…
- ✓8 bays with DSM polish
- ✓NVMe cache slots
- ✓Great backup ecosystem
Pick UGREEN DXP4800 Plus 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 testSoftware
Synology DS1825+Compared on the software sub-score
Synology DS1825+ leads on software (98 vs 85).
Features
Synology DS1825+Compared on the features sub-score
Synology DS1825+ leads on features (94 vs 87).
Performance
TieCompared on the performance sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
UGREEN DXP4800 PlusSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus more score per dollar ($649 vs $1,099).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DS1825+ | UGREEN DXP4800 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | 8 | — |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen V1500B | — |
| RAM | 8 GB ECC (32 GB max) | — |
| Ports | 4× GbE + optional 10 GbE | — |
Synology DS1825+
- +8 bays with DSM polish
- +NVMe cache slots
- +Great backup ecosystem
- −No 10 GbE built-in
- −Synology-only drive restrictions on some models
- −Premium price
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus
- +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 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 software.
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 software, Synology DS1825+ or UGREEN DXP4800 Plus? +
Synology DS1825+ — leads on software (98 vs 85). Compared on the software sub-score.
Which is better for features, Synology DS1825+ or UGREEN DXP4800 Plus? +
Synology DS1825+ — leads on features (94 vs 87). Compared on the features sub-score.