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Synology DS925+ vs Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8

Full NAS comparison in 2026

Updated November 2026
Data from the official Synology and Ubiquiti sites.
2026 verdict
Across the 2026 comparison, Synology DS925+ earns the nod over Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 on the strength of price, storage, and apps & virtualization.
Synology DS925+
Winner
Synology DS925+
$799.77$889.9910% OFF
It wins the broader comparison through price, storage, and apps & virtualization, while its broader overall balance helps confirm the result. Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 is still relevant if you care most about rating and memory capacity, but Synology DS925+ is the stronger recommendation overall. That is enough to make Synology DS925+ the better pick for most buyers.
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FeatureSynology DS925+Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8Winner
Price$799.77$960.00Synology DS925+
Rating4.35.0Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8
Memory Capacity4 GB16 GBUbiquiti UNAS Pro 8
StorageHot Swappable, M.2 as Storage Pool, Expansion Unit SupportHot SwappableSynology DS925+
Apps & VirtualizationDocker Containers, Virtual Machines, Plex Media Server, Surveillance App, AI Photo RecognitionNoneSynology DS925+
ProcessorHardware Encryption EngineNoneTie
NetworkLink Aggregation, Wake on LANNoneTie
Winner
10% OFF
Prime exclusive deal
$799.77
$889.99
  • + Price: $799.77
  • + Storage: Hot Swappable, M.2 as Storage Pool, Expansion Unit Support
  • + Apps & Virtualization: Docker Containers, Virtual Machines, Plex Media Server, Surveillance App, AI Photo Recognition
  • - Rating: 4.3 vs 5.0
  • - Memory Capacity: 4 GB vs 16 GB
Prime exclusive deal
$960.00
  • + Rating: 5.0
  • + Memory Capacity: 16 GB
  • - Price: $960.00 vs $799.77
  • - Storage: Hot Swappable vs Hot Swappable, M.2 as Storage Pool, Expansion Unit Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better overall: Synology DS925+ or Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8?

Synology DS925+ has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for price, storage, and apps & virtualization.

What is the biggest difference between Synology DS925+ and Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8?

Price is one of the clearest differences: Synology DS925+ lists $799.77, while Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 lists $960.00.

Which one looks better on price?

Synology DS925+ is listed at $799.77, while Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 is listed at $960.00. Synology DS925+ (better spec).

Who should buy Synology DS925+?

Choose Synology DS925+ if your priority is price and storage and that matters more than rating.

Who should buy Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8?

Choose Ubiquiti UNAS Pro 8 if your priority is rating and memory capacity and that matters more than price.

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