Synology DS423+
NAS · $499
UGREEN DXP6800 Pro
NAS · $999
UGREEN DXP6800 Pro takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS423+ lands at 86 and UGREEN DXP6800 Pro at 88. That puts UGREEN DXP6800 Pro ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Synology DS423+ if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Pick UGREEN DXP6800 Pro if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
UGREEN DXP6800 ProCompared on the performance sub-score
UGREEN DXP6800 Pro leads on performance (88 vs 86).
Features
UGREEN DXP6800 ProCompared on the features sub-score
UGREEN DXP6800 Pro leads on features (88 vs 86).
Software
UGREEN DXP6800 ProCompared on the software sub-score
UGREEN DXP6800 Pro leads on software (86 vs 84).
Value for money
Synology DS423+Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Synology DS423+ more score per dollar ($499 vs $999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DS423+ | UGREEN DXP6800 Pro |
|---|
Synology DS423+
- +Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- +NVMe cache slots on newer models
- +Docker/VM support on higher tiers
- −Disks rarely included
- −Drive compatibility restrictions on some brands
- −Power draw 24/7
UGREEN DXP6800 Pro
- +Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- +NVMe cache slots on newer models
- +Docker/VM support on higher tiers
- −Disks rarely included
- −Drive compatibility restrictions on some brands
- −Power draw 24/7
FAQ: Synology DS423+ vs UGREEN DXP6800 Pro
Which is better, Synology DS423+ or UGREEN DXP6800 Pro? +
UGREEN DXP6800 Pro scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Synology DS423+ worth the price? +
At $499, Synology DS423+ delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Is UGREEN DXP6800 Pro worth the price? +
At $999, UGREEN DXP6800 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does Synology DS423+ or UGREEN DXP6800 Pro 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 performance, Synology DS423+ or UGREEN DXP6800 Pro? +
UGREEN DXP6800 Pro — leads on performance (88 vs 86). Compared on the performance sub-score.
Which is better for features, Synology DS423+ or UGREEN DXP6800 Pro? +
UGREEN DXP6800 Pro — leads on features (88 vs 86). Compared on the features sub-score.