Synology DS425+
Score: 65/100Synology DS118
Score: 61/100Rankings
The DS425+ is a 4-bay NAS with 2.5 GbE networking and dual M.2 slots, offering quiet operation and DSM 7.2+ features, aimed at home offices and small businesses.
The Synology DS118 is a compact single-bay NAS that delivers 4K transcoding and a full DSM feature set while consuming very little power. It is ideal for home users and small offices that value quiet operation and security, but its fixed RAM and lack of RAID limit heavy workloads.
| Attribute | | Synology DS118 |
|---|---|---|
80 TBbest | 16 TB | |
4best | 1 | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbps | |
4best | 4best | |
2 GBbest | 1 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 28.25 W | 9.4 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 21.6 dBbest | — |
3 yearsbest | — |
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| Attribute | | Synology DS118 |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | DSM 7.2+ | Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron J4125 | Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core |
System Memory (GB) | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 28.25 W | 9.4 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.18 kg | 0.7 kg |
Power Supply Type | External 90W AC adapter | External |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 80 TB | 16 TB |
Drive Bays | 4 | 1 |
RAID Support | SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 | None |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5"/2.5" SATA | SATA HDD, SATA SSD |
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Professional reviewers consider the DS425+ an evolutionary update that modernizes networking with 2.5 GbE and adds dual M.2 slots, but they caution that the aging J4125 processor and limited memory cap its performance for demanding virtualization or transcoding tasks.
Everyday users appreciate the silent, "library-quiet" operation and the speed boost from 2.5 GbE, finding the setup straightforward and the DSM interface user-friendly, while noting the lack of 10 GbE and occasional instability with the USB-C expansion.
Professional reviewers praised the DS118 as the most impressive compact NAS from Synology, highlighting its quad-core ARM processor that brings 4K transcoding and surveillance capabilities typically reserved for higher-end models.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward setup, reliable 4K transcoding, silent operation, and the small, unobtrusive design, though they note the limited RAM and missing Plex support.
“"library-quiet"”
“"2.5GbE support is a game-changer for local backups and media streaming"”
“"Silent operation, ideal for home offices"”
