Synology DS423+
NAS · $499
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
4-bay · Intel Pentium · 10 GbE
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS423+ 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 DS423+ 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
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSoftware
Synology DS423+Compared on the software sub-score
Synology DS423+ leads on software (84 vs 78).
Value for money
Synology DS423+Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Synology DS423+ more score per dollar ($499 vs $749).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DS423+ | 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 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 NASync DXP4800 Plus
- +Comes with 10 GbE built in
- +Hot-swap 4× HDD + 2× M.2 NVMe
- +BTRFS + ext4 support
- −NAS OS still maturing
- −No public SDK yet
- −Limited app catalog vs Synology
FAQ: Synology DS423+ vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Which is better, Synology DS423+ 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 DS423+ worth the price? +
At $499, Synology DS423+ 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 DS423+ 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 DS423+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus? +
Synology DS423+ — leads on software (84 vs 78). Compared on the software sub-score.
Which is the better value, Synology DS423+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus? +
Synology DS423+ — more score per dollar ($499 vs $749). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.