Synology · Released Nov 2024 Last verified May 12, 2026

Synology DiskStation DS1825+ Review

Name: Synology DiskStation DS1825+
Brand: Synology

8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3

Specdex verdict The Synology DiskStation DS1825+ earns a 91/100 — flagship-tier performance with no significant weak spots, a pick we'd recommend to anyone shopping in this category.

Synology's 8-bay flagship for prosumer storage. DSM 7.3 remains the gold standard NAS OS — simple Synology Drive, advanced Hyper Backup, and the most polished mobile apps.

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Synology DiskStation DS1825+ — 8-bay · AMD Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.3

Specdex Score

/ 100

hardware 88

software 100

value 84

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+DSM 7.3 still the best NAS OS
+8 bays + 2× M.2 NVMe cache
+Hot-swap, expansion-ready

Cons

−Newer Synology drives only on premium tier
−Premium pricing vs UGREEN
−Single 2.5 GbE

Who's the Synology DiskStation DS1825+ for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Skip

Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $1,099 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the Synology DiskStation DS1825+.

NAS chassis
Drive bay caddies
Power adapter
Ethernet cable
Mounting screws

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Full score breakdown

Editorial · Specdex score

hardware 88

software 100

value 84

ease 92

Sub-scores are Specdex's own assessment, weighted by category. They are not endorsed by, sourced from, or affiliated with the manufacturer. How we score →