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UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus — 4-bay · Intel Pentium · 10 GbE
UGREEN

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

4-bay · Intel Pentium · 10 GbE

88
/ 100
From $749
VS
Synology DS1522+ — NAS · $699
Synology

Synology DS1522+

NAS · $699

88
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus lands at 88 and Synology DS1522+ 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 Synology DS1522+ 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

Software

Synology DS1522+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS1522+ leads on software (86 vs 78).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 88
vs
88 Synology DS1522+

Score breakdown

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
88
hardware 95
software 78
value 92
ease 84
performance 0
features 0
Synology DS1522+
88
hardware 0
software 86
value 82
ease 0
performance 88
features 88

Specs side-by-side

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus versus Synology DS1522+ — full spec comparison
Spec UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus Synology DS1522+
CPU
Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (5 cores, Hybrid)
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RAM
8 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64)
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Bays
4× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe Gen 4
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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

Synology DS1522+

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 Synology DS1522+

Which is better, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus or Synology DS1522+? +

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 Synology DS1522+ worth the price? +

At $699, Synology DS1522+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus or Synology DS1522+ 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 NASync DXP4800 Plus or Synology DS1522+? +

Synology DS1522+ — leads on software (86 vs 78). Compared on the software sub-score.