Synology DS925+
Score: 85/100Synology DS223j
Score: 49/100Rankings
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 DS223j is a compact, entry-level 2-bay NAS powered by a quad-core Realtek processor and 1 GB RAM, offering quiet operation, low power draw, and the full DSM ecosystem for home or small-office use.
| Attribute | | Synology DS223j |
|---|---|---|
200 TBbest | — | |
4best | 2 | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbps | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GBbest | 1 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 37.91 W | 16.31 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 20.5 dB | 18.2 dBbest |
3 yearsbest | 2 years |
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| Attribute | | Synology DS223j |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | DSM 7.2 | DSM |
Performance(5) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B | Realtek RTD1619B |
System Memory (GB) | 4 GB | 1 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 37.91 W | 16.31 W |
Noise Level (dB) | 20.5 dB | 18.2 dB |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.26 kg | 0.88 kg |
Power Supply Type | 100-120W adaptive | External 60W adapter |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | SMB1–3,NFSv3–v4.1,iSCSI,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMP,LDAP,CalDAV | SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, CalDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, PPTP, OpenVPN™, L2TP |
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Drive Bays | 4 | 2 |
RAID Support | Synology Hybrid RAID,Basic,JBOD,RAID 0,RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID 6,RAID 10 | SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD,M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD (optional holder) |
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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 praise the DS223j for its whisper-quiet operation and energy efficiency, noting that the Realtek processor and 1 GB of RAM are adequate for light file serving, backup, and media indexing, but recommend higher-end Synology models for Docker, VMs, or heavy transcoding.
Everyday users consistently highlight the silent operation, straightforward setup, and low power draw as major positives, while noting the modest 1 GB RAM, lack of hot-swap capability, and limited performance for demanding applications.
