Synology
Synology DS1825+
8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2
91
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Synology DS1825+ wins by 3
UGREEN
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
4-bay · Intel Pentium · 10 GbE
88
/ 100
From $749
Specdex verdict
Synology DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS1825+ lands at 91 and UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus if…
- ✓Comes with 10 GbE built in
- ✓Hot-swap 4× HDD + 2× M.2 NVMe
- ✓BTRFS + ext4 support
Synology DS1825+ 91
vs 88 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Score breakdown
Synology DS1825+
91 performance 86
features 94
software 98
value 84
hardware 0
ease 0
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
88 performance 0
features 0
software 78
value 92
hardware 95
ease 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DS1825+ | UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | 8 | 4× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe Gen 4 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen V1500B | ▲ Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (5 cores, Hybrid) |
| RAM | 8 GB ECC (32 GB max) | 8 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64) |
| Ports | 4× GbE + optional 10 GbE | — |
| Network | — | 10 GbE + 2.5 GbE |
| USB | — | 2× USB-C 10 Gbps + 2× USB-A 10 Gbps |
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
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Pros
- +Comes with 10 GbE built in
- +Hot-swap 4× HDD + 2× M.2 NVMe
- +BTRFS + ext4 support
Cons
- −NAS OS still maturing
- −No public SDK yet
- −Limited app catalog vs Synology
FAQ: Synology DS1825+ vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Which is better, Synology DS1825+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus? +
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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus worth the price? +
At $749, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in hardware.
Does Synology DS1825+ or UGREEN NASync 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.