Synology DS224+
2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3
Synology DS1825+
8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2
Synology DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS224+ lands at 88 and Synology DS1825+ at 91. That puts Synology DS1825+ ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Synology DS224+ if…
- ✓Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
- ✓Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
- ✓Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
Pick Synology DS1825+ if…
- ✓8 bays with DSM polish
- ✓NVMe cache slots
- ✓Great backup ecosystem
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSoftware
Synology DS224+Compared on the software sub-score
Synology DS224+ leads on software (100 vs 98).
Value for money
Synology DS224+Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Synology DS224+ more score per dollar ($370 vs $1,099).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DS224+ | Synology DS1825+ |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ Intel Celeron J4125 (4 cores) | AMD Ryzen V1500B |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR4 (expandable to 6) | ▲ 8 GB ECC (32 GB max) |
| Bays | 2× 3.5″ SATA | 8 |
| Max single volume | 108 TB | — |
| Network | 2× 1 GbE | — |
| USB | 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 | — |
| Warranty | 2 years (extendable to 4) | — |
| Ports | — | 4× GbE + optional 10 GbE |
Synology DS224+
- +Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
- +Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
- +Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
- −1 GbE only at this tier
- −2 GB RAM baseline (expandable to 6)
- −Limited M.2 cache
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
FAQ: Synology DS224+ vs Synology DS1825+
Which is better, Synology DS224+ or Synology DS1825+? +
Synology DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Synology DS224+ worth the price? +
At $370, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in software.
Is Synology DS1825+ worth the price? +
At $1,099, Synology DS1825+ delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in software.
Does Synology DS224+ or Synology 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.
Which is better for software, Synology DS224+ or Synology DS1825+? +
Synology DS224+ — leads on software (100 vs 98). Compared on the software sub-score.
Which is the better value, Synology DS224+ or Synology DS1825+? +
Synology DS224+ — more score per dollar ($370 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.