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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
UGREEN DXP8800 Plus — NAS · $1299
UGREEN

UGREEN DXP8800 Plus

NAS · $1299

88
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS224+ lands at 88 and UGREEN DXP8800 Plus at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Synology DS224+ if…

  • ✓Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
  • ✓Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
  • ✓Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in

Pick UGREEN DXP8800 Plus 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 DS224+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS224+ leads on software (100 vs 86).

Value for money

Synology DS224+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS224+ more score per dollar ($370 vs $1,299).

Synology DS224+ 88
vs
88 UGREEN DXP8800 Plus

Score breakdown

Synology DS224+
88
hardware 80
software 100
value 92
ease 96
performance 0
features 0
UGREEN DXP8800 Plus
88
hardware 0
software 86
value 82
ease 0
performance 88
features 88

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS224+ versus UGREEN DXP8800 Plus — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS224+ UGREEN DXP8800 Plus
CPU
Intel Celeron J4125 (4 cores)
—
RAM
2 GB DDR4 (expandable to 6)
—
Bays
2× 3.5″ SATA
—
Max single volume
108 TB
—
Network
2× 1 GbE
—
USB
2× USB 3.2 Gen 1
—
Warranty
2 years (extendable to 4)
—

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 DXP8800 Plus

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 DS224+ vs UGREEN DXP8800 Plus

Which is better, Synology DS224+ or UGREEN DXP8800 Plus? +

Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 DXP8800 Plus worth the price? +

At $1,299, UGREEN DXP8800 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does Synology DS224+ or UGREEN DXP8800 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 DS224+ or UGREEN DXP8800 Plus? +

Synology DS224+ — leads on software (100 vs 86). Compared on the software sub-score.

Which is the better value, Synology DS224+ or UGREEN DXP8800 Plus? +

Synology DS224+ — more score per dollar ($370 vs $1,299). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.