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Synology DS923+ — 4-bay · Ryzen R1600 · DSM 7.2
Synology

Synology DS923+

4-bay · Ryzen R1600 · DSM 7.2

90
/ 100
From $599
VS
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ wins by 1
Synology DiskStation DS1825+ — 8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3
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
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Winner by scenario

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

Software

Synology DiskStation DS1825+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ leads on software (100 vs 98).

Value for money

Synology DS923+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS923+ more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,099).

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

Synology DS923+ versus Synology DiskStation DS1825+ — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for software, Synology DS923+ or Synology DiskStation DS1825+? +

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ — leads on software (100 vs 98). Compared on the software sub-score.

Which is the better value, Synology DS923+ or Synology DiskStation DS1825+? +

Synology DS923+ — more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.