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UGREEN DXP4800 Plus — NAS · $649
UGREEN

UGREEN DXP4800 Plus

NAS · $649

87
/ 100
From $649
VS
UGREEN DXP4800 Plus wins by 1
Synology DS224+ — NAS · $299
Synology

Synology DS224+

NAS · $299

86
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

UGREEN DXP4800 Plus takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, UGREEN DXP4800 Plus lands at 87 and Synology DS224+ at 86. That puts UGREEN DXP4800 Plus ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick UGREEN DXP4800 Plus if…

  • ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers

Pick Synology DS224+ if…

  • ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
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Winner by scenario

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

Performance

Tie

Compared on the performance sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Features

Tie

Compared on the features sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Software

Tie

Compared on the software sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Synology DS224+

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Synology DS224+ more score per dollar ($299 vs $649).

UGREEN DXP4800 Plus 87
vs
86 Synology DS224+

Score breakdown

UGREEN DXP4800 Plus
87
performance 87
features 87
software 85
value 82
Synology DS224+
86
performance 86
features 86
software 84
value 82

Specs side-by-side

UGREEN DXP4800 Plus versus Synology DS224+ — full spec comparison
Spec UGREEN DXP4800 Plus Synology DS224+

UGREEN DXP4800 Plus

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

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

FAQ: UGREEN DXP4800 Plus vs Synology DS224+

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

UGREEN DXP4800 Plus scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is UGREEN DXP4800 Plus worth the price? +

At $649, UGREEN DXP4800 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in performance.

Is Synology DS224+ worth the price? +

At $299, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.

Does UGREEN DXP4800 Plus or Synology DS224+ 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 the better value, UGREEN DXP4800 Plus or Synology DS224+? +

Synology DS224+ — more score per dollar ($299 vs $649). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.