Synology DS925+
Score: 88/100
Synology DS425+
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Synology DiskStation DS925+ is a high-performance 4-bay NAS powered by an AMD Ryzen V1500B CPU, dual 2.5 GbE networking, and ECC memory with M.2 NVMe caching. It lacks native 10 GbE and requires a separate expansion unit for additional bays. Targeted at small businesses and prosumers needing scalable, reliable storage.
The Synology DiskStation DS425+ is a 4-bay NAS featuring an Intel Celeron J4125, 2.5 GbE plus 1 GbE connectivity, and a built-in hardware encryption engine. Its limited RAM capacity and absence of 10 GbE limit high-performance scenarios. Suitable for home offices and small teams needing secure, energy-efficient storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
200 TBbest | 108 TB | |
4best | 4best | |
4best | 4best | |
2.2 GHzbest | 2 GHz | |
4 GBbest | 2 GB | |
522 MB/sbest | 278 MB/s | |
565 MB/sbest | 281 MB/s | |
3best | 2 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 200 TB | 108 TB |
Performance(5) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B | Intel Celeron J4125 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.2 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 4 GB | 2 GB |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 522 MB/s | 278 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 565 MB/s | 281 MB/s |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (Idle) (W) | 35 W | 6.10 W |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 50 W | 28.25 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.26 kg | 2.18 kg |
Noise Level (dB) | 20.5 dB | 21.6 dB |
Compliance(1) | ||
Certifications | FCC, CE, BSMI, VCCI, RCM, UKCA, EAC, CCC, KC, BIS | FCC |
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Professional reviewers consider the DS925+ a solid, future-proof 4-bay NAS for small businesses, emphasizing its ECC memory, strong Ryzen CPU, and fast 2.5 GbE networking.
Everyday users generally commend the DS925+ for its quiet operation, low power consumption, and flexible expandability, especially the option to add NVMe caching.
Professional reviewers and editors consistently praise the DS425+ for its solid performance, fast 2.5 GbE networking, and the polished DSM software that makes setup and management straightforward.
Everyday users generally commend the DS425+ for its solid performance, fast 2.5 GbE networking, and energy-efficient operation.
