Synology · Updated June 2026
Synology DiskStation DS1522+: price, specs & release date
Synology DiskStation DS1522+, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The Synology DiskStation DS1522+ is listed at $699.99 on synology.com as of 2026-06-27, #8 cheapest of 11 NAS devices (median $639.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 47/100 pay-blind standing, #4 of 11 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Excellent real-world performance; NVMe cache unlocks the best speeds; AMD Ryzen R1600, toolless drive/RAM/NVMe upgrades and polished DSM 7.1 software.
- Skip if No 2.5GbE LAN as standard is a dealbreaker.
Is the Synology DiskStation DS1522+ a good buy?
At $700, the Synology DiskStation DS1522+ is #8 cheapest of the 11 NAS devices we track, where the median is $639.99. On the spec sheet, its release of 2022 is the lowest of the 11, its bays of 5 is above the median of the 11, and its max capacity of 120 TB is above the median of the 11.
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Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Synology DiskStation DS1522+
Only one whitelisted tester (TechRadar) yielded a readable hands-on review; StorageReview was unreachable and PCMag never covered this model. TechRadar calls the DS1522+ an 'excellent performer' with AMD Ryzen power, toolless upgrades and DSM 7.1, but flags no 2.5GbE by default, no USB 3.2 Gen 2, NVMe as cache-only, and a high price.
Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2022-07-21
Tested by TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Excellent real-world performance; NVMe cache unlocks the best speeds
- AMD Ryzen R1600, toolless drive/RAM/NVMe upgrades and polished DSM 7.1 software
- Optional 10GbE expansion brought back to the SMB line
Commonly flagged
- No 2.5GbE LAN as standard
- No USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
- NVMe usable only as cache, not as sharable storage
- Expensive, and the required 10GbE adapter uses a proprietary slot
Where reviewers disagree Single-source review, so no cross-tester disagreement could be assessed. TechRadar is internally split: it rates the hardware 'excellent' yet argues Synology's omission of 2.5GbE, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and HDMI is 'strong evidence that Synology refuses to accept where this market is already going.'
The sources (1)
read/write throughput with 10GbE module: >650 MB/s
Specifications
| Price (US) | $699.99 US street price diskless; confirmed via storagereview.com review ($699); 10GbE add-on card optional ~$149 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Synology |
| Released | 2022 |
| Bays | 5 |
| CPU | AMD Ryzen R1600 (2-core, 2.6–3.1 GHz) |
| RAM (GB) | 8 |
| Max capacity (TB) | 120 |
| Ethernet | 4x 1GbE (10GbE via optional E10G22-T1-Mini ~$149) |
| M2 slots | 2 |
| Raid | SHR, SHR-2, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 |
Source: synology.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by storagereview.com. CPU AMD Ryzen R1600 2-core 2.6/3.1 GHz, 8 GB DDR4 (max 32 GB), 5 bays, 2x M.2 2280 NVMe, 4x 1GbE confirmed via storagereview.com DS1522+ review (release date July 2, 2022; $699 diskless). 10GbE via E10G22-T1-Mini module ($149). Max 120 TB from 5x 24TB drives. Expandable to 15 bays with two DX517 units.
Is the Synology DiskStation DS1522+ worth it vs cheaper NAS devices?
Synology DiskStation DS1522+ against its closest cheaper and pricier NAS devices on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Bays | CPU | RAM (GB) | Max capacity (TB) | Ethernet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synology DiskStation DS1522+ this | $699.99 | 5 | AMD Ryzen R1600 (2-core, 2.6–3.1 GHz) | 8 | 120 | 4x 1GbE (10GbE via optional E10G22-T1-Mini ~$149) |
| TerraMaster F4-424 Pro | $687.99 | 4 | Intel Core i3-N305 (8-core 8-thread, up to 3.8 GHz) | 32 | 96 | 2x 2.5GbE |
| Synology DiskStation DS1525+ | $799.99 | 5 | AMD Ryzen V1500B (4-core 8-thread, 2.2 GHz) | 8 | 120 | 2x 2.5GbE (10GbE via optional E10G22-T1-Mini) |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Synology DiskStation DS1522+?
Only one whitelisted tester (TechRadar) yielded a readable hands-on review; StorageReview was unreachable and PCMag never covered this model. TechRadar calls the DS1522+ an 'excellent performer' with AMD Ryzen power, toolless upgrades and DSM 7.1, but flags no 2.5GbE by default, no USB 3.2 Gen 2, NVMe as cache-only, and a high price. Praised: Excellent real-world performance; NVMe cache unlocks the best speeds; AMD Ryzen R1600, toolless drive/RAM/NVMe upgrades and polished DSM 7.1 software; Optional 10GbE expansion brought back to the SMB line. Flagged: No 2.5GbE LAN as standard; No USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports; NVMe usable only as cache, not as sharable storage; Expensive, and the required 10GbE adapter uses a proprietary slot. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)
How much does the Synology DiskStation DS1522+ cost?
The Synology DiskStation DS1522+ has a US price of $699.99 (US street price diskless; confirmed via storagereview.com review ($699); 10GbE add-on card optional ~$149), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Synology DiskStation DS1522+ compare on price?
At $700, the Synology DiskStation DS1522+ is #8 cheapest of the 11 NAS devices we track, where the median is $639.99.
When was the Synology DiskStation DS1522+ released?
The Synology DiskStation DS1522+ was released 2022.
What are the Synology DiskStation DS1522+'s key specs?
Synology DiskStation DS1522+ (Synology): bays 5, cpu AMD Ryzen R1600 (2-core, 2.6–3.1 GHz), ram gb 8, max capacity tb 120, ethernet 4x 1GbE (10GbE via optional E10G22-T1-Mini ~$149). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $699.99 at synology.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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