UGREEN DXP8800 Plus
NAS · $1299
Synology DS1825+
8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2
Synology DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, UGREEN DXP8800 Plus lands at 88 and Synology DS1825+ at 91. That puts Synology DS1825+ ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick UGREEN DXP8800 Plus if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Pick Synology DS1825+ if…
- ✓8 bays with DSM polish
- ✓NVMe cache slots
- ✓Great backup ecosystem
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSoftware
Synology DS1825+Compared on the software sub-score
Synology DS1825+ leads on software (98 vs 86).
Features
Synology DS1825+Compared on the features sub-score
Synology DS1825+ leads on features (94 vs 88).
Performance
UGREEN DXP8800 PlusCompared on the performance sub-score
UGREEN DXP8800 Plus leads on performance (88 vs 86).
Value for money
Synology DS1825+Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Synology DS1825+ more score per dollar ($1,099 vs $1,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | UGREEN DXP8800 Plus | Synology DS1825+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | — | 8 |
| CPU | — | AMD Ryzen V1500B |
| RAM | — | 8 GB ECC (32 GB max) |
| Ports | — | 4× GbE + optional 10 GbE |
UGREEN DXP8800 Plus
- +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
Synology DS1825+
- +8 bays with DSM polish
- +NVMe cache slots
- +Great backup ecosystem
- −No 10 GbE built-in
- −Synology-only drive restrictions on some models
- −Premium price
FAQ: UGREEN DXP8800 Plus vs Synology DS1825+
Which is better, UGREEN DXP8800 Plus or Synology DS1825+? +
Synology DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is UGREEN DXP8800 Plus worth the price? +
At $1,299, UGREEN DXP8800 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Is Synology DS1825+ worth the price? +
At $1,099, Synology DS1825+ delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in software.
Does UGREEN DXP8800 Plus or Synology 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, UGREEN DXP8800 Plus or Synology DS1825+? +
Synology DS1825+ — leads on software (98 vs 86). Compared on the software sub-score.
Which is better for features, UGREEN DXP8800 Plus or Synology DS1825+? +
Synology DS1825+ — leads on features (94 vs 88). Compared on the features sub-score.