Synology DS225+ Review: A Timid Evolution of an Entry-Level NAS
Synology continues its series 25 lineup with the DS225+, the entry-level two-bay model. A modest evolution of the DS224+, it incorporates some features introduced on other series 25 models, most notably the addition of a 2.5GbE Ethernet port. However, aside from this networking upgrade, the DS225+ remains virtually identical to its predecessor—same aging Intel Celeron J4125 processor, same 2GB of non-ECC DDR4 RAM, and even the same plastic chassis. While it benefits from Synology's excellent DSM operating system and delivers respectable performance for basic NAS duties, the lack of meaningful hardware improvements and the removal of hardware transcoding support make this feel like a missed opportunity. At €350, it faces stiff competition from brands like UGREEN that offer more modern hardware at similar price points.