Synology · Released Jul 2023 Last verified June 19, 2026

Synology DS224+ Review

Name: Synology DS224+
Brand: Synology

2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3

Specdex verdict Synology's Synology DS224+ is a solid premium pick — strongly recommended, 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.

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Synology DS224+ — 2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3

Specdex verdict

Strongly Recommended

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

+Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
+Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
+Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in

Cons

−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.

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 Buy

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.

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.