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Synology · NAS
Synology DS224+
2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3
US launch / reference price: $370 · Released 2023-07-19
Editorial overview
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.
This is a sourced product profile with editorial judgments. Specdex has not tested this device in an in-house lab.
Reasons to consider it
- Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
- Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
- Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
Tradeoffs to check
- 1 GbE only at this tier
- 2 GB RAM baseline (expandable to 6)
- Limited M.2 cache
Specifications
Configurations and regional models can differ. A dated source beside a field identifies a specific cross-check; other fields remain catalog reference information.
Performance
- CPU
- Intel Celeron J4125 (4 cores)
- RAM
- 2 GB DDR4 (expandable to 6)
Connectivity
- USB
- 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1
Software & support
- Warranty
- 2 years (extendable to 4)
Other
- Bays
- 2× 3.5″ SATA
- Max single volume
- 108 TB
- Network
- 2× 1 GbE
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $370. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
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Sources & confidence
Manufacturer source: www.synology.com ↗
Catalog source check recorded 2026-05-11. A reference link is not proof that every field has been independently checked. Consult the linked source for model, region and test conditions.
Editorial scores use rubric editorial-2026-09; they are not manufacturer ratings or measured benchmark results. Missing information is not scored as zero.