Synology DS224+ Review
2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3
Specdex verdict Synology's Synology DS224+ lands at 88/100 — a solid premium pick that trades on the small details, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.
Synology's entry 2-bay NAS — Celeron J4125, 2-bay SATA, dual 1 GbE. The cheapest path into DSM 7.x; covers Photos / backup / Plex for most home users. Released July 19, 2023 at $370.
Synology DS224+ versus its closest rivals
- +Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
- +Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
- +Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
- −1 GbE only at this tier
- −2 GB RAM baseline (expandable to 6)
- −Limited M.2 cache
Who's the Synology DS224+ for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
Compute scores trail current top-tier — look at our step-up alternatives below if performance is the priority.
At $370 this is a genuine value play — Specdex score of 88 far exceeds the typical sub-$500 baseline.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Synology DS224+.
- NAS chassis
- Drive bay caddies
- Power adapter
- Ethernet cable
- Mounting screws
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Full score breakdown
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Specifications
Verified against Synology · 2026-05-11| Specification | Value |
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| CPU | Intel Celeron J4125 (4 cores) |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR4 (expandable to 6) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| USB | 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 2 years (extendable to 4) |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bays | 2× 3.5″ SATA |
| Max single volume | 108 TB |
| Network | 2× 1 GbE |
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