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Synology DS224+ vs Synology DS225+
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Synology DS224+
A compact two-bay DSM system. Its gigabit ports can limit large transfers before the drives reach their maximum speed.
Synology DS225+
Two SATA bays with a faster network port than the DS224+. Compare installed drive compatibility and upgrade cost before choosing.
| Specification | DS224+ | DS225+ |
|---|---|---|
| SATA bays | 2 | 2 |
| NVMe slots | 0 | 0 |
| Connection | 2 × 1GbE | 1 × 2.5GbE + 1 × 1GbE |
| Drive format | 3.5-inch SATA HDD / 2.5-inch SATA SSD | 3.5-inch SATA HDD / 2.5-inch SATA SSD |
| Factory memory | 2GB DDR4 | 2GB DDR4 |
| Included storage | Diskless; drives sold separately | Diskless; drives sold separately |
| Processor | Intel Celeron J4125 | Intel Celeron J4125 |
| RAID | Software-managed; modes depend on installed drives and OS version | Software-managed; modes depend on installed drives and OS version |
| System | DSM | DSM |
DS224+ buying checks
- Check Synology’s current compatibility list for the exact drive, NAS model and DSM version.
Reviewed 2026-09-13. Manufacturer specifications
DS225+ buying checks
- Check Synology’s current compatibility list for the exact drive, NAS model and DSM version.
Reviewed 2026-09-13. Manufacturer specifications
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