UGREEN
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
4-bay · Intel Pentium · 10 GbE
88
/ 100
From $749
VS
QNAP
QNAP TS-h973AX
NAS · $1599
88
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus lands at 88 and QNAP TS-h973AX at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus if…
- ✓Comes with 10 GbE built in
- ✓Hot-swap 4× HDD + 2× M.2 NVMe
- ✓BTRFS + ext4 support
Pick QNAP TS-h973AX if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 88
vs 88 QNAP TS-h973AX
Score breakdown
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
88 hardware 95
software 78
value 92
ease 84
performance 0
features 0
QNAP TS-h973AX
88 hardware 0
software 86
value 82
ease 0
performance 88
features 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus | QNAP TS-h973AX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Pros
- +Comes with 10 GbE built in
- +Hot-swap 4× HDD + 2× M.2 NVMe
- +BTRFS + ext4 support
Cons
- −NAS OS still maturing
- −No public SDK yet
- −Limited app catalog vs Synology
QNAP TS-h973AX
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 NASync DXP4800 Plus vs QNAP TS-h973AX
Which is better, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus or QNAP TS-h973AX? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus worth the price? +
At $749, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in hardware.
Is QNAP TS-h973AX worth the price? +
At $1,599, QNAP TS-h973AX delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus or QNAP TS-h973AX 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.