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Synology DS224+ — NAS · $299
Synology

Synology DS224+

NAS · $299

86
/ 100
From $299
VS
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus wins by 2
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

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS224+ lands at 86 and UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus at 88. That puts UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus ahead by 2 points — a narrow 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 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

Software

Synology DS224+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS224+ leads on software (84 vs 78).

Value for money

Synology DS224+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS224+ more score per dollar ($299 vs $749).

Synology DS224+ 86
vs
88 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

Score breakdown

Synology DS224+
86
performance 86
features 86
software 84
value 82
hardware 0
ease 0
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
88
performance 0
features 0
software 78
value 92
hardware 95
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 Pentium Gold 8505 (5 cores, Hybrid)
RAM
—
8 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64)
Bays
—
4× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe Gen 4
Network
—
10 GbE + 2.5 GbE
USB
—
2× USB-C 10 Gbps + 2× USB-A 10 Gbps

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

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? +

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 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 $299, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.

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 software, Synology DS224+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus? +

Synology DS224+ — leads on software (84 vs 78). Compared on the software sub-score.

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

Synology DS224+ — more score per dollar ($299 vs $749). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.