UGREEN
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
4-bay · Intel Pentium · 10 GbE
88
/ 100
From $749
VS
Synology
Synology DS224+
2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3
88
/ 100
From $370
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus lands at 88 and Synology DS224+ 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 DS224+ if…
- ✓Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
- ✓Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
- ✓Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 88
vs 88 Synology DS224+
Score breakdown
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
88 hardware 95
software 78
value 92
ease 84
Synology DS224+
88 hardware 80
software 100
value 92
ease 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus | Synology DS224+ |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (5 cores, Hybrid) | Intel Celeron J4125 (4 cores) |
| RAM | ▲ 8 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64) | 2 GB DDR4 (expandable to 6) |
| Bays | 4× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe Gen 4 | 2× 3.5″ SATA |
| Network | 10 GbE + 2.5 GbE | 2× 1 GbE |
| USB | 2× USB-C 10 Gbps + 2× USB-A 10 Gbps | 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Max single volume | — | 108 TB |
| Warranty | — | 2 years (extendable to 4) |
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 DS224+
Pros
- +Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
- +Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
- +Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
Cons
- −1 GbE only at this tier
- −2 GB RAM baseline (expandable to 6)
- −Limited M.2 cache
FAQ: UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus vs Synology DS224+
Which is better, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus or Synology DS224+? +
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 DS224+ worth the price? +
At $370, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in software.
Does UGREEN NASync 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.