Updated October 2026
Data from the official Synology and Ubiquiti sites.
2026 verdict
For most buyers in 2026, Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 is the safer pick over Synology DS2422+ because of price, rating, and memory capacity.
Its strongest advantages show up in price, rating, and memory capacity, with its broader overall balance helping widen the gap. Choose Synology DS2422+ only if storage and apps & virtualization matter more to you than the broader advantage from Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8. That is why the final call still favors Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8.
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| Feature | Synology DS2422+ | Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1999.99 | $960.00 | Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 |
| Rating | 4.2 | 5.0 | Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 |
| Memory Capacity | 4 GB | 16 GB | Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 |
| Storage | Hot Swappable, Expansion Unit Support | Hot Swappable | Synology DS2422+ |
| Apps & Virtualization | Docker Containers, Virtual Machines, Plex Media Server, Surveillance App, AI Photo Recognition | None | Synology DS2422+ |
| Processor | Hardware Encryption Engine | None | Tie |
| Network | Wake on LAN | None | Tie |
$1999.99
- + Storage: Hot Swappable, Expansion Unit Support
- + Apps & Virtualization: Docker Containers, Virtual Machines, Plex Media Server, Surveillance App, AI Photo Recognition
- - Price: $1999.99 vs $960.00
- - Rating: 4.2 vs 5.0
Winner
$960.00
- + Price: $960.00
- + Rating: 5.0
- + Memory Capacity: 16 GB
- - Storage: Hot Swappable vs Hot Swappable, Expansion Unit Support
- - Apps & Virtualization: None vs Docker Containers, Virtual Machines, Plex Media Server, Surveillance App, AI Photo Recognition
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Synology DS2422+ or Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8?
Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, rating, and memory capacity.
What is the biggest difference between Synology DS2422+ and Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8?
Price is one of the clearest differences: Synology DS2422+ lists $1999.99, while Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 lists $960.00.
Which one looks better on price?
Synology DS2422+ is listed at $1999.99, while Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 is listed at $960.00. Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 (better spec).
Who should buy Synology DS2422+?
Choose Synology DS2422+ if your priority is storage and apps & virtualization and that matters more than price.
Who should buy Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8?
Choose Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 if your priority is price and rating and that matters more than storage.
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