Comparison
Synology DS923+ vs UGREEN DXP4800
DSM ecosystem and package maturity favor Synology; UGREEN often wins on raw networking and value for a media-first shelf. Decide whether you need DSM apps/backups polish or maximum GbE and bay flexibility for Jellyfin/Plex storage.
Synology DS923+
Plus-series 4-bay NAS with expandable RAM and DSM ecosystem — common Plex storage backend.
UGREEN DXP4800
4-bay NAS alternative often paired with a mini-PC compute node for media libraries and backups.
Spec side-by-side
| Field | Synology DS923+ | UGREEN DXP4800 |
|---|---|---|
| bays | 4 | 4 |
| nic | 1GbE, 1GbE | 2.5GbE |
| ecc ram | False | False |
| ram gb max | 32 | — |
| use cases | plex_storage, backup, smb, photo_archive | plex_storage, backup, smb |