Synology DS223j vs UGREEN NASync DH2300

Synology DS223j is the better overall choice in this comparison. It wins on price, processor-level hardware encryption, Wake-on-LAN support, and a broader software stack that includes Plex Media Server and Surveillance Station with 12 camera channels. UGREEN NASync DH2300 only pulls ahead on memory capacity.

Memory. Synology DS223j ships with 1 GB of soldered DDR4, the ceiling for the life of the unit, while UGREEN NASync DH2300 ships with 4 GB of LPDDR4X, four times as much. Both are still two-bay, Gigabit-only machines built around ARM processors rather than home servers.

No. Both use ARM processors, the Realtek RTD1619B in Synology DS223j and the Rockchip RK3576 in UGREEN NASync DH2300, and neither supports Docker or virtual machines. Anyone who needs to self-host containers should look at an x86-64 NAS instead.

UGREEN NASync DH2300, since it includes a 4K 60Hz HDMI output and a USB-C port that Synology DS223j does not have. Its 6 TOPS NPU also handles on-device photo and face recognition, which pairs well with a media-focused setup.

Anyone who wants a proven DSM file server for backups, photos and documents at the lower price, and who values Surveillance Station, Plex Media Server, a VPN server and Wake-on-LAN over extra memory.

Buyers who want more memory headroom for smoother background tasks, an NPU-driven local photo library instead of a cloud subscription, or an HDMI and USB-C connection for direct use with a TV.