Synology DS925+
Score: 85/100Synology DS118
Score: 61/100Rankings
The DS925+ is a powerful 4-bay NAS aimed at prosumers and small businesses, offering an AMD Ryzen CPU, dual 2.5 GbE networking, SSD caching and extensive DSM features, though it lacks native 10 GbE and enforces a Synology-only drive policy.
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 |
|---|---|---|
200 TBbest | 16 TB | |
4best | 1 | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbps | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GBbest | 1 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 37.91 W | 9.4 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 20.5 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 | AMD Ryzen V1500B | Realtek RTD1296 Quad-Core |
System Memory (GB) | 4 GB | 1 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 37.91 W | 9.4 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.26 kg | 0.7 kg |
Power Supply Type | 100-120W adaptive | External |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | SMB1–3,NFSv3–v4.1,iSCSI,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMP,LDAP,CalDAV | iSCSI |
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 200 TB | 16 TB |
Drive Bays | 4 | 1 |
RAID Support | Synology Hybrid RAID,Basic,JBOD,RAID 0,RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID 6,RAID 10 | None |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD,M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | SATA HDD, SATA SSD |
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Professional reviewers praise the DS925+ for its powerful AMD Ryzen processor, dual 2.5 GbE networking, and flexible SSD caching, noting enterprise-grade performance in a compact form factor, while criticizing the loss of 10 GbE and strict drive ecosystem.
Everyday users appreciate fast file transfers, quiet operation, and the ease of DSM, but some are disappointed by the locked-down drive ecosystem and lack of 10 GbE for future-proofing.
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.
