# Synology DiskStation DS224+: specs and price

**Price (US):** $299.99 at synology.com (US MSRP diskless; widely cited at ~$300 at launch. Newegg shows only bundled-drive configs from $869; diskless available direct from Synology.), as of 2026-06-27. A sourced, dated price of record — other retailers (incl. Amazon) may be lower. Among the 11 nas devices we track it is the cheapest; category median $639.99.
**Brand:** Synology
**Released:** 2023
**Deskmark:** Bronze Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 10/100, #11 of 11 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).
**Price tracked since:** June 2026

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $299.99 |
| Brand | Synology |
| Released | 2023 |
| Bays | 2 |
| CPU | Intel Celeron J4125 (4-core, 2.0–2.7 GHz) |
| RAM (GB) | 2 |
| Max capacity (TB) | 48 |
| Ethernet | 2x 1GbE |
| M2 slots | 0 |
| Raid | SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 |

## Where it stands

At $300, the Synology DiskStation DS224+ is the cheapest of the 11 NAS devices we track, where the median is $639.99. On the spec sheet, its bays of 2 is the lowest of the 11, its RAM of 2 GB is the lowest of the 11, and its max capacity of 48 TB is the lowest of the 11.

## What reviewers say

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. (Based on 1 review, 1 lab-tested, 2024-12-09.)

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.
Disagreement: Single-source consensus, so no cross-source corroboration was possible. Only TechRadar's hands-on review was readable and verified; StorageReview and PCMag reviews of this exact model exist but were blocked (522/403) and could not be confirmed.
Sources: TechRadar (2024-12-09, techradar.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the 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. 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. (From 1 tester review, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Synology DiskStation DS224+ cost?**

The Synology DiskStation DS224+ has a US price of $299.99 (US MSRP diskless; widely cited at ~$300 at launch. Newegg shows only bundled-drive configs from $869; diskless available direct from Synology.), as of 2026-06-15.

**How does the Synology DiskStation DS224+ compare on price?**

At $300, the Synology DiskStation DS224+ is the cheapest of the 11 NAS devices we track, where the median is $639.99.

**When was the Synology DiskStation DS224+ released?**

The Synology DiskStation DS224+ was released 2023.

**What are the Synology DiskStation DS224+'s key specs?**

Synology DiskStation DS224+ (Synology): bays 2, cpu Intel Celeron J4125 (4-core, 2.0–2.7 GHz), ram gb 2, max capacity tb 48, ethernet 2x 1GbE. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.

Source: https://www.synology.com/en-us/products/DS224+ (synology.com, accessed 2026-06-15)
Corroboration: https://www.storagereview.com/review/synology-diskstation-ds224-review (accessed 2026-06-15)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/nas-devices/synology-ds224-plus/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Synology DiskStation DS224+ price of record was $299.99 as of 2026-06-15 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/nas-devices/synology-ds224-plus/
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