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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 NASync DXP4800 Plus — 4-bay · Intel Pentium · 10 GbE
UGREEN

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

4-bay · Intel Pentium · 10 GbE

88
/ 100
From $749
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS224+ lands at 88 and UGREEN NASync DXP4800 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 NASync DXP4800 Plus if…

  • ✓Comes with 10 GbE built in
  • ✓Hot-swap 4× HDD + 2× M.2 NVMe
  • ✓BTRFS + ext4 support
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Winner by scenario

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

Ease of use

Synology DS224+

Compared on the ease of use sub-score

Synology DS224+ leads on ease (96 vs 84).

Software

Synology DS224+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS224+ leads on software (100 vs 78).

Hardware

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

Compared on the hardware sub-score

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus leads on hardware (95 vs 80).

Value for money

Synology DS224+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS224+ more score per dollar ($370 vs $749).

Synology DS224+ 88
vs
88 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

Score breakdown

Synology DS224+
88
hardware 80
software 100
value 92
ease 96
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
88
hardware 95
software 78
value 92
ease 84

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS224+ versus UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS224+ UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
CPU
Intel Celeron J4125 (4 cores)
▲ Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (5 cores, Hybrid)
RAM
2 GB DDR4 (expandable to 6)
▲ 8 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64)
Bays
2× 3.5″ SATA
4× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe Gen 4
Max single volume
108 TB
—
Network
2× 1 GbE
10 GbE + 2.5 GbE
USB
2× USB 3.2 Gen 1
2× USB-C 10 Gbps + 2× USB-A 10 Gbps
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 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 DS224+ vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

Which is better, Synology DS224+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 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 NASync DXP4800 Plus worth the price? +

At $749, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in hardware.

Does Synology DS224+ 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.

Which is better for ease of use, Synology DS224+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus? +

Synology DS224+ — leads on ease (96 vs 84). Compared on the ease of use sub-score.

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

Synology DS224+ — leads on software (100 vs 78). Compared on the software sub-score.