Choose Between the UGREEN DXP2800 and the Synology DS225+
DXP2800: 2 SATA, 1 x 2.5GbE. DS225+: 2 SATA, 1 x 1GbE + 1 x 2.5GbE
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At two bays, UGREEN DXP2800 against Synology DS225+: both have two SATA bays; the DXP2800 has two M.2 slots and the DS225+ none; network ports are 1 x 2.5GbE on the DXP2800 against 1 x 1GbE + 1 x 2.5GbE on the DS225+; memory tops out at 16GB on the DXP2800 and 6GB on the DS225+; the DXP2800 ships with 8GB of DDR5 and the DS225+ with 2GB of DDR4; the largest drive the maker quotes or lists is 32TB for the DXP2800 and 24TB for the DS225+; the processors are the Intel N100 quad-core and the Intel Celeron J4125.
DXP2800 against DS225+: the published specifications
| UGREEN DXP2800 | Synology DS225+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel N100 quad-core | Intel Celeron J4125 |
| Memory | 8GB DDR5, up to 16GB | 2GB DDR4, up to 6GB |
| Drive bays | 2 SATA | 2 SATA |
| Largest drive quoted or listed | 32TB | 24TB |
| M.2 NVMe slots | 2 | None |
| Network ports | 1 x 2.5GbE | 1 x 1GbE + 1 x 2.5GbE |
| RAID types listed | Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 | Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, SHR |
| Drive policy | No policy stated on its specification page | Its compatibility list names only Synology drives; from DSM 7.3 third-party hard drives and SATA SSDs can build storage pools |
What separates the DXP2800 and the DS225+
Shared: two SATA bays.
The DXP2800 has two M.2 slots and the DS225+ none.
Network ports are 1 x 2.5GbE on the DXP2800 against 1 x 1GbE + 1 x 2.5GbE on the DS225+.
Memory tops out at 16GB on the DXP2800 and 6GB on the DS225+.
The DXP2800 ships with 8GB of DDR5 and the DS225+ with 2GB of DDR4.
The largest drive the maker quotes or lists is 32TB for the DXP2800 and 24TB for the DS225+.
The processors are the Intel N100 quad-core and the Intel Celeron J4125.
Drive rules for the DS225+: its compatibility list names only Synology drives; from DSM 7.3 third-party hard drives and SATA SSDs can build storage pools. UGREEN's specification page for the DXP2800 states no such policy.
Where the figures come from
Each row was read from the maker's own specification page for the model on October 12, 2026. "Not published" means the maker's page gives no figure, so none is stated here. Prices are live Amazon.com listings and change through the day.
Checked on October 12, 2026. Sources: UGREEN NASync DXP2800 specifications; Synology DS225+ technical specifications; Synology Knowledge Center: Drive compatibility policies for systems from 2025 (DSM 7.3 and above).
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Frequently asked questions
Which has more M.2 slots, the DXP2800 or the DS225+?
The DXP2800 has two; the DS225+ has none.
Which takes more memory, the DXP2800 or the DS225+?
The DXP2800, to 16GB against 6GB.