Synology
Synology DS923+
4-bay · Ryzen R1600 · DSM 7.2
90
/ 100
From $599
VS
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ wins by 1
Synology
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3
91
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Synology DS923+ lands at 90 and Synology DiskStation DS1825+ at 91. That puts Synology DiskStation DS1825+ ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Synology DS923+ if…
- ✓Best NAS OS in DSM
- ✓NVMe cache slots
- ✓Expansion to 9 bays
Pick Synology DiskStation DS1825+ if…
- ✓DSM 7.3 still the best NAS OS
- ✓8 bays + 2× M.2 NVMe cache
- ✓Hot-swap, expansion-ready
Synology DS923+ 90
vs 91 Synology DiskStation DS1825+
Score breakdown
Synology DS923+
90 performance 86
features 96
software 98
value 84
hardware 0
ease 0
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
91 performance 0
features 0
software 100
value 84
hardware 88
ease 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Synology DS923+ | Synology DiskStation DS1825+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | 4 | 8× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe |
| CPU | ▲ AMD Ryzen R1600 | AMD Ryzen V1500B (4 cores, 8 threads) |
| RAM | 4 GB ECC (up to 32) | ▲ 8 GB ECC (expandable to 32) |
| Ports | 2× GbE (10 GbE optional) | — |
| Network | — | 2.5 GbE × 2 |
| USB | — | 3× USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
Synology DS923+
Pros
- +Best NAS OS in DSM
- +NVMe cache slots
- +Expansion to 9 bays
Cons
- −No hardware transcoding
- −Only 2.5 GbE optional upgrade
- −Expensive disks-not-included
Synology DiskStation DS1825+
Pros
- +DSM 7.3 still the best NAS OS
- +8 bays + 2× M.2 NVMe cache
- +Hot-swap, expansion-ready
Cons
- −Newer Synology drives only on premium tier
- −Premium pricing vs UGREEN
- −Single 2.5 GbE
FAQ: Synology DS923+ vs Synology DiskStation DS1825+
Which is better, Synology DS923+ or Synology DiskStation DS1825+? +
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Synology DS923+ worth the price? +
At $599, Synology DS923+ delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in software.
Is Synology DiskStation DS1825+ worth the price? +
At $1,099, Synology DiskStation DS1825+ delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in software.
Does Synology DS923+ or Synology DiskStation 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.