UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 4-Bay NAS

tjm6

Jul 7, 2025 3:38 PM

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…was waiting on the 4800 Plus to drop on Amazon and B&H again, then noticed this deal on UGREEN's site a few days ago….doesn't seem like it will go far under 519.99.

Solid deal since it's been at 629.99 the past week...and research seems like it's worth the extra few bucks over the reggie 4800 model.

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bagel_bites

Jul 7, 2025 4:19 PM

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I've been keeping my eye on a Synology NAS, but I'm wondering how this might compare…it's less mature software but that might be ok

slidermike

Jul 7, 2025 4:38 PM

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Quote from bagel_bites

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I've been keeping my eye on a Synology NAS, but I'm wondering how this might compare…it's less mature software but that might be ok

On a plus note.. You can load other OSes on this hardware.
If you like Synology DSM but want to run it on other hardware you can by way of xpenology.
Either was this appears to be a decent price for the hardware.

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Jul 7, 2025 4:49 PM

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I started with a ds107 and have owned subsequent synology servers over the years but I would not recommend a Synology if you're looking for a NAS now. New Synology units, models ending in 25, require self branded hdds that raise costs considerably. Not slick

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LuisG9065

Jul 7, 2025 5:05 PM

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Quote from bagel_bites

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I've been keeping my eye on a Synology NAS, but I'm wondering how this might compare…it's less mature software but that might be ok

Stay away from new Synology units as starting this year, you will be required to only use certified hard drives which as of right now is their own brand. There is a good YouTube channel called nascompares that might be worth looking at.

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Andie

Jul 7, 2025 5:20 PM

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I have this. I like it. I store my media library, tailscale, HA, jellyfin, etc I'd recommend it if you can get past UGOS Pro, but even if you can't just install another OS.

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wolve3

Jul 7, 2025 5:21 PM

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Quote from eggyolk

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I started with a ds107 and have owned subsequent synology servers over the years but I would not recommend a Synology if you're looking for a NAS now. New Synology units, models ending in 25, require self branded hdds that raise costs considerably. Not slick

Man that is some greedy bs. Well they lost me as a customer when I need to get a new NAS.

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iandyli

Jul 7, 2025 5:59 PM

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iandyliJul 7, 2025 5:59 PM

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Currently looking for my first NAS unit. How does this compare with previous 4-Bay TERRAMASTER F4-424 Pro deal?

https://slickdeals.net/f/18391537-terramastr-f4-424-pro-4bay-nas-intel-n305-cpu-16gb-ram-20-off-save...

Monkey_Farmer

Jul 7, 2025 6:20 PM

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Quote from bagel_bites

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I've been keeping my eye on a Synology NAS, but I'm wondering how this might compare…it's less mature software but that might be ok

I don't have the 4800 plus but have the 8800 plus, so they run the same OS (UGOS). It is waaay behind other NAS vendors—I came from ASUSTOR, which itself was behind Synology, but even that had many more features/apps than UGOS.

They are making slow and steady improvements, but honestly, I had hoped they would be further along by now. I can count on my hands the number of third-party apps in the UGOS app store, and many of those just use Docker.
That's the bad. The good is that since UGOS is basically Debian under the hood, you can pretty easily install Debian packages. As I mentioned above, it also has Docker, so that gives you a lot of options as well.
And, as a commenter below noted, you can run other OSes on the hardware—TrueNAS, Unraid, etc.—so if UGOS is too primitive for your use case, these are alternatives that do not void your warranty (I'm not aware of any other vendor that allows this).
What sold me, though, was the hardware. I could have built a comparable DIY solution but the cost was about the same and the benefit with the DXP line is it is warrantied as a whole unit, so I wouldn't need to worry about dealing with individual vendors. And—again—if I found UGOS to be too restrictive, I could still run TrueNAS, so it was a win-win in my book.
Full disclosure: I'm still running UGOS, despite its limitations. For the core things it works well enough for me for now, but I'd love encryption and built-in VPN support.

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bagel_bites

Jul 7, 2025 6:21 PM

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I don't have the 4800 plus but have the 8800 plus, so they run the same OS (UGOS). It is waaay behind other NAS vendors—I came from ASUSTOR, which itself was behind Synology, but even that had many more features/apps than UGOS.They are making slow and steady improvements, but honestly, I had hoped they would be further along by now. I can count on my hands the number of third-party apps in the UGOS app store, and many of those just use Docker.That's the bad. The good is that since UGOS is basically Debian under the hood, you can pretty easily install Debian packages. As I mentioned above, it also has Docker, so that gives you a lot of options as well.And, as a commenter below noted, you can run other OSes on the hardware—TrueNAS, Unraid, etc.—so if UGOS is too primitive for your use case, these are alternatives that do not void your warranty (I'm not aware of any other vendor that allows this).What sold me, though, was the hardware. I could have built a comparable DIY solution but the cost was about the same and the benefit with the DXP line is it is warrantied as a whole unit, so I wouldn't need to worry about dealing with individual vendors. And—again—if I found UGOS to be too restrictive, I could still run TrueNAS, so it was a win-win in my book.Full disclosure: I'm still running UGOS, despite its limitations. For the core things it works well enough for me for now, but I'd love encryption and built-in VPN support.

I just want to host my Plex server with a very meager 3-4 user count

bagel_bites

Jul 7, 2025 6:23 PM

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Go with synology, don't cheapen out.HDDs from the gray market can be misrepresented: https://www.tomshardware.com/pc-c...o-affectedIf you're using an "unsupported" hard drive with an already existing Synology NAS system and migrate it to a new Plus model, you can continue using it without any restrictions. So, you can first set up a non-Synology hard drive in an older Synology NAS system (or ask someone with one to do it for you), and then you can "migrate" the empty drive to your new one, thus saving you some money.

I was just gonna snag the Synology DS423+ once the sales start rolling in. All I'm looking for is some stable Plex streaming / hosting

Monkey_Farmer

Jul 7, 2025 6:40 PM

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Quote from iandyli

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Currently looking for my first NAS unit. How does this compare with previous 4-Bay TERRAMASTER F4-424 Pro deal? https://slickdeals.net/f/18391537-terramastr-f4-424-pro-4bay-nas-intel-n305-cpu-16gb-ram-20-off-save...

While the F4-424 CPU has more cores, the DXP4800 Plus' CPU has a P-core, so it is going to perform better in single-threaded tasks.

Also, the DXP has a 10Gbe port, for faster network connectivity, though—obviously—you'd need a switch that supports that speed. I do, so that was a plus for my decision to go the DXP route.
I believe the DXP also has Gen 4 PCIe vs. the Gen 3 of the F4-424.

The F4 come with more RAM (16GB vs. the 8GB of the DXP), though. It is an easy upgrade on the DXP, but that does factor into the cost.

Other than that, they are very similar. Without knowing more about your use case, I would probably direct you to the DXP vs. the F4-424, as it is a bit more future proof.

tribaltek

Jul 7, 2025 6:59 PM

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I migrated from Synology to this NAS (running Unraid) and couldn't be happier. Synology was good for what it was, but I wasn't happy with the path they were following with their hardware and the drive restrictions.

I can't speak to the Ugreen OS as I went with Unraid right off the bat.

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Jul 7, 2025 7:53 PM

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I was adamantly pro-synology for years. I still run a ds418 play and it does what I need as a nas. I also bought one of these units back in the kickstarter program and have owned it for a while now. as has been pointed out, the new Synology units require you to use Synology hard drives. yes, there are workarounds. no, this won't matter to some people. that's your call. if you're reading this thread, you probably are already aware that the Synology DSM operating system is superior to pretty much all commercial Nas units. the hardware in the Synology units is considerably behind what ugreen offers. if I had a friend looking to buy a Nas for the first time, I would still tell them to look first at the Synology. but if you are someone who expects to take advantage of capabilities, more than basic nas functions, The more powerful ugreen has some significant advantages. Synology still has a more robust offering of apps, but if you are willing to learn to create docker containers, this Gap closes tremendously. and I don't mean learn how to code, I mean, learn how to read someone else's docker container suggestion and modify it to your own (Marius hosting has a whole slew of wonderful docker tutorials). I considered installing a third-party OS but decided to stick with ugreen's ugos and I'm happy with it. since the first rollout it is far more stable, and has included important functions like synchronization, multi-factor authentication, etc. I will probably not buy another Synology at this point. but I don't represent everyone - I was willing to take a little time to understand docker containers, I am doing some things that benefit from the more powerful CPU and memory then the Synology, and it matters to me to be restricted to Synology brand hard drives. hope this has helpful, as I said, I continue to operate both Ugreen and Synology and I'm happy to answer questions.

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