Synology
Synology DS923+
4-bay · Ryzen R1600 · DSM 7.2
90
/ 100
From $599
VS
Synology DS923+ wins by 4
UGREEN
UGREEN NASync DXP4800
4-bay · N100 · 2×2.5 GbE + 10 GbE
86
/ 100
From $499
Verdex verdict
Synology DS923+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Verdex score, Synology DS923+ lands at 90 and UGREEN NASync DXP4800 at 86. That puts Synology DS923+ ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Synology DS923+ if…
- ✓Best NAS OS in DSM
- ✓NVMe cache slots
- ✓Expansion to 9 bays
Pick UGREEN NASync DXP4800 if…
- ✓10 GbE on the mid-tier
- ✓Intel iGPU for transcoding
- ✓NVMe cache x2
Score breakdown
Synology DS923+
90 performance 86
features 96
software 98
value 84
UGREEN NASync DXP4800
86 performance 92
features 90
software 76
value 94
Specs side-by-side
Spec
Synology DS923+
UGREEN NASync DXP4800
Bays
4
4
CPU
AMD Ryzen R1600
Intel N100
RAM
4 GB ECC (up to 32)
8 GB DDR5
Ports
2× GbE (10 GbE optional)
2× 2.5 GbE + 1× 10 GbE
Synology DS923+
Pros
- +Best NAS OS in DSM
- +NVMe cache slots
- +Expansion to 9 bays
Cons
- −No hardware transcoding
- −Only 2.5 GbE optional upgrade
- −Expensive disks-not-included
UGREEN NASync DXP4800
Pros
- +10 GbE on the mid-tier
- +Intel iGPU for transcoding
- +NVMe cache x2
Cons
- −UGOS still maturing
- −No mature app store vs DSM
- −Warranty support is new
FAQ: Synology DS923+ vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800
Which is better, Synology DS923+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800? +
Synology DS923+ scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Synology DS923+ worth the price? +
At $599, Synology DS923+ delivers a Verdex score of 90 — strongest in software.
Is UGREEN NASync DXP4800 worth the price? +
At $499, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 delivers a Verdex score of 86 — strongest in value.
Does Synology DS923+ or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.