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Synology DS224+ — 2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3
Synology

Synology DS224+

2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3

88
/ 100
From $370
VS
Synology DS224+ wins by 2
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 — 4-bay · N100 · 2×2.5 GbE + 10 GbE
UGREEN

UGREEN NASync DXP4800

4-bay · N100 · 2×2.5 GbE + 10 GbE

86
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Synology DS224+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS224+ lands at 88 and UGREEN NASync DXP4800 at 86. That puts Synology DS224+ ahead by 2 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 if…

  • ✓10 GbE on the mid-tier
  • ✓Intel iGPU for transcoding
  • ✓NVMe cache x2
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Software

Synology DS224+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS224+ leads on software (100 vs 76).

Value for money

Synology DS224+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS224+ more score per dollar ($370 vs $499).

Synology DS224+ 88
vs
86 UGREEN NASync DXP4800

Score breakdown

Synology DS224+
88
hardware 80
software 100
value 92
ease 96
performance 0
features 0
UGREEN NASync DXP4800
86
hardware 0
software 76
value 94
ease 0
performance 92
features 90

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS224+ versus UGREEN NASync DXP4800 — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS224+ UGREEN NASync DXP4800
CPU
▲ Intel Celeron J4125 (4 cores)
Intel N100
RAM
2 GB DDR4 (expandable to 6)
▲ 8 GB DDR5
Bays
2× 3.5″ SATA
4
Max single volume
108 TB
—
Network
2× 1 GbE
—
USB
2× USB 3.2 Gen 1
—
Warranty
2 years (extendable to 4)
—
Ports
—
2× 2.5 GbE + 1× 10 GbE

Synology DS224+

Pros
  • +Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
  • +Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
  • +Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
Cons
  • −1 GbE only at this tier
  • −2 GB RAM baseline (expandable to 6)
  • −Limited M.2 cache

UGREEN NASync DXP4800

Pros
  • +10 GbE on the mid-tier
  • +Intel iGPU for transcoding
  • +NVMe cache x2
Cons
  • −UGOS still maturing
  • −No mature app store vs DSM
  • −Warranty support is new

FAQ: Synology DS224+ vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800

Which is better, Synology DS224+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +

Synology DS224+ scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 worth the price? +

At $499, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in value.

Does Synology DS224+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +

Synology DS224+ — leads on software (100 vs 76). Compared on the software sub-score.

Which is the better value, Synology DS224+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +

Synology DS224+ — more score per dollar ($370 vs $499). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.