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Synology DS224+ — NAS · $299
Synology

Synology DS224+

NAS · $299

86
/ 100
From $299
VS
Synology DS1825+ wins by 5
Synology DS1825+ — 8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2
Synology

Synology DS1825+

8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2

91
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict

Synology DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS224+ lands at 86 and Synology DS1825+ at 91. That puts Synology DS1825+ ahead by 5 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Synology DS224+ if…

  • ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers

Pick Synology DS1825+ if…

  • ✓8 bays with DSM polish
  • ✓NVMe cache slots
  • ✓Great backup ecosystem
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Winner by scenario

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

Software

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on software (98 vs 84).

Features

Synology DS1825+

Compared on the features sub-score

Synology DS1825+ leads on features (94 vs 86).

Performance

Tie

Compared on the performance sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Synology DS224+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS224+ more score per dollar ($299 vs $1,099).

Synology DS224+ 86
vs
91 Synology DS1825+

Score breakdown

Synology DS224+
86
performance 86
features 86
software 84
value 82
Synology DS1825+
91
performance 86
features 94
software 98
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Synology DS224+ versus Synology DS1825+ — full spec comparison
Spec Synology DS224+ Synology DS1825+
Bays
—
8
CPU
—
AMD Ryzen V1500B
RAM
—
8 GB ECC (32 GB max)
Ports
—
4× GbE + optional 10 GbE

Synology DS224+

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

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

FAQ: Synology DS224+ vs Synology DS1825+

Which is better, Synology DS224+ or Synology DS1825+? +

Synology DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 5. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Synology DS224+ worth the price? +

At $299, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.

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 DS1825+ — leads on software (98 vs 84). Compared on the software sub-score.

Which is better for features, Synology DS224+ or Synology DS1825+? +

Synology DS1825+ — leads on features (94 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.