Synology
Synology DiskStation DS224+
$299.99Cheaper
Released 2023
Best NAS Devices · head-to-head
Synology DiskStation DS224+ vs Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Synology DiskStation DS224+ is cheaper at $299.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Ubiquiti
Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro
$499
Released 2025
Which is better: the Synology DiskStation DS224+ or Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro?
The Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Synology DiskStation DS224+ is the cheaper at $299.99. Get the Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro for the stronger spec sheet, the Synology DiskStation DS224+ to spend less.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Synology DiskStation DS224+ | Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $299.99 | $499 |
| Brand | Synology | Ubiquiti |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Bays | 2 | 7 |
| CPU | Intel Celeron J4125 (4-core, 2.0–2.7 GHz) | ARM Cortex-A57 (4-core, 1.7 GHz) |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 8 |
| Max capacity (TB) | 48 | 154 |
| Ethernet | 2x 1GbE | 1x 1GbE RJ45 + 1x 10GbE SFP+ |
| M2 slots | 0 | 0 |
| Raid | SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 | RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 |
| Release | 2023 | 2025 |
Sources — Synology DiskStation DS224+: synology.com (verified 2026-06-15). Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro: store.ui.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Synology DiskStation DS224+ and Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Bays: Synology DiskStation DS224+ 2 vs Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro 7
- CPU: Synology DiskStation DS224+ Intel Celeron J4125 (4-core, 2.0–2.7 GHz) vs Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro ARM Cortex-A57 (4-core, 1.7 GHz)
- RAM (GB): Synology DiskStation DS224+ 2 vs Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro 8
- Max capacity (TB): Synology DiskStation DS224+ 48 vs Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro 154
- Ethernet: Synology DiskStation DS224+ 2x 1GbE vs Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro 1x 1GbE RJ45 + 1x 10GbE SFP+
- Raid: Synology DiskStation DS224+ SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 vs Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Synology DiskStation DS224+
Only one whitelisted tester, TechRadar, yielded a readable hands-on review of the exact DS224+; StorageReview and PCMag reviews were unreachable and excluded. TechRadar praises the Celeron J4125 performance uplift over the DS223 and Synology's mature DSM software, but flags that gigabit Ethernet caps real-world transfers at ~113MB/sec, recommending 2.5GbE rivals for multi-user offices. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Intel Celeron J4125 improves performance, outpacing the DS223 in ATTO 4KB/16KB operations and file writes (60MB/sec vs 52MB/sec); Mature, feature-rich DSM software (107 apps) with easy tool-free setup and RAM upgradable to 6GB.
Flagged: Throttled by gigabit Ethernet; sustained max only ~113MB/sec, no 2.5GbE port; Link bonding does not speed a single client, so multi-user offices should pay more for 2.5GbE.
Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro
StorageReview is the only whitelisted outlet with a hands-on lab review of the exact 7-bay Ubiquiti UNAS Pro. Their CrystalDiskMark testing over a 10GbE link across RAID 5/6/10 praised the $499 price and consistent, balanced RAID10 throughput but flagged a limited third-party app ecosystem versus rival NAS platforms. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Affordable $499 price for a 7-bay mid-size NAS; Balanced, consistent performance across RAID configs (RAID10 strongest); User-friendly UniFi Drive interface with 1GbE and 10GbE connectivity.
Flagged: Limited third-party app ecosystem versus rival NAS platforms.