Synology · Released Mar 2024 Last verified June 8, 2026

Synology DS1825+ Review

Name: Synology DS1825+
Brand: Synology

8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2

Specdex verdict The Synology DS1825+ earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.

Synology’s 8-bay workhorse — ideal for small business backup and media archives.

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Synology DS1825+ — 8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2

Specdex verdict

Editor’s Pick

Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.

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Editorial · Specdex take

Pros

+8 bays with DSM polish
+NVMe cache slots
+Great backup ecosystem

Cons

−No 10 GbE built-in
−Synology-only drive restrictions on some models
−Premium price

Who's the Synology 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 DS1825+.

NAS chassis
Drive bay caddies
Power adapter
Ethernet cable
Mounting screws

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

Sources & benchmarks

Cited, not generated

Specdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.

Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.