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Synology DiskStation DS224+: price, specs & release date

Name: Synology DiskStation DS224+
Brand: Synology
Price: 299.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Synology DiskStation DS224+, released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.

Source: synology.com verified 2026-06-27 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger

The Synology DiskStation DS224+ is listed at $299.99 on synology.com as of 2026-06-27, the cheapest NAS devices (median $639.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 10/100 pay-blind standing, #11 of 11 in class.

Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below

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Best for 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.
Skip if Throttled by gigabit Ethernet; sustained max only ~113MB/sec, no 2.5GbE port is a dealbreaker.

Synology DiskStation DS224+ — Synology — Image: synology.com (© Synology)

Is the Synology DiskStation DS224+ a good buy?

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.

Evidence of Record

Our data

Independent labsmeasured it: 1
Physical metricsrecorded: 1
Outlets on recordall tested: 1

One independent lab measured this product across 1 physical metric — speed. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far.

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Review consensus · sourced & dated

What reviewers say about the Synology DiskStation DS224+

Based on 1 review · 1 lab-tested · 2024-12-09

Tested by TechRadar

Consistently 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

Commonly 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

Where reviewers disagree 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.

The sources (1)

TechRadar lab-tested · 2024-12-09

Windows file copy write speed: 60MB/sec · Max sustained transfer speed: 113MB/sec

The DS224+ delivered on its improved specifications, outpacing the DS223 in 4KB and 16KB file operations in ATTO Disk Benchmark.

this NAS is throttled by its gigabit Ethernet ports. In our tests it sustained a maximum transfer speed of 113MB/sec.

if you have several users we'd recommend paying more for an alternative with a 2.5GbE interface.

Specifications

Price (US)	$299.99 US MSRP diskless; widely cited at ~$300 at launch. Newegg shows only bundled-drive configs from $869; diskless available direct from Synology.
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

Source: synology.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by storagereview.com. CPU Intel Celeron J4125 4-core 2.0–2.7 GHz, 2 GB DDR4 non-ECC (expandable to 6 GB), 2 bays (3.5" SATA or 2.5" SATA SSD), 2x 1GbE, no M.2 slots confirmed from synology.com/en-us/products/DS224+ spec page. RAID types (SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1) confirmed same source. Max 48 TB raw from 2x 24TB drives. Release 2023 per product positioning as DS220+ successor released at CES 2023. Price ~$299.99 MSRP per multiple retailer references; no diskless-only listing confirmed on Newegg during this session.

Is the Synology DiskStation DS224+ worth it vs cheaper NAS devices?

Synology DiskStation DS224+ 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 DS224+ this	$299.99	2	Intel Celeron J4125 (4-core, 2.0–2.7 GHz)	2	48	2x 1GbE
QNAP TS-264	$489	2	Intel Celeron N5095 (4-core, up to 2.9 GHz)	8	48	2x 2.5GbE (10GbE via PCIe expansion card)

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.

Price of record: $299.99 at synology.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:

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