Synology DS925+
Score: 85/100Synology DS225+
Score: 69/100Rankings
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 DS225+ is a compact 2-bay NAS that adds 2.5 GbE networking and expandable memory, delivering fast transfers, quiet operation, and a feature-rich DSM platform for home and small-office use.
| Attribute | | Synology DS225+ |
|---|---|---|
200 TBbest | 40 TB | |
4best | 2 | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GBbest | 2 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 37.91 W | 16.98 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 20.5 dB | 19.6 dBbest |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | Synology DS225+ |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | DSM 7.2 | DSM |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B | Intel Celeron J4125 |
System Memory (GB) | 4 GB | 2 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 37.91 W | 16.98 W |
Noise Level (dB) | 20.5 dB | 19.6 dB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.26 kg | 1.3 kg |
Power Supply Type | 100-120W adaptive | Internal 60W |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | SMB1–3,NFSv3–v4.1,iSCSI,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMP,LDAP,CalDAV | SMB, AFP, NFS, FTP, WebDAV, iSCSI, Telnet, SSH, SNMP, CalDAV, PPTP, OpenVPN, L2TP |
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 200 TB | 40 TB |
Drive Bays | 4 | 2 |
RAID Support | Synology Hybrid RAID,Basic,JBOD,RAID 0,RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID 6,RAID 10 | SHR, RAID 0, RAID 1, Basic, JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD,M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" 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 praise the upgraded 2.5 GbE port, quiet build, and Btrfs snapshots, while noting the lack of M.2 slots, 10 GbE, and limited RAM as drawbacks.
Everyday users consistently commend the fast 2.5 GbE networking, low noise level, and ease of setup with DSM, while echoing the desire for M.2 SSD caching and higher RAM capacity.
