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11% OFF
$389.99
$439.99
Updated November 2026
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2026 verdict
Unless you specifically need a 10 Gigabit link, the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 is the smarter buy of these two two-bay NAS units.
It is the more affordable and better-reviewed of the pair, and it brings an Intel N100 with hardware transcoding, 8 GB of DDR5, two M.2 NVMe slots and a 2.5GbE port, drawing about 16 W. The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT is the uprated version: an AMD Ryzen R2514, a 10 GbE port, ECC memory support up to 64 GB and M.2 slots that also take U.2 drives, for anyone whose network and flash storage can use them. Choose the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 for a first NAS, Plex or a quiet low-power home server, and the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT for a 10 Gigabit network where NVMe speed is the point.
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| Feature | UGREEN NASync DXP2800 | UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $389.99 | $509.99 | UGREEN NASync DXP2800 |
| Rating | 4.6 | 4.6 | Tie |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | Tie |
| Processor | Hardware Transcoding | None | Tie |
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB | Tie |
| Storage | M.2 as Storage Pool | M.2 as Storage Pool | Tie |
| Apps & Virtualization | Docker Containers, Virtual Machines, Plex Media Server, AI Photo Recognition | Docker Containers, Virtual Machines, Plex Media Server, AI Photo Recognition | Tie |
What the differences mean
Network speed
The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT has a single 10 GbE port, while the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 uses a 2.5GbE port. On a 10 Gigabit network the GT is the only one of the two that can use the full link, though two spinning drives will rarely saturate it on their own.
Processor
The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 runs an Intel N100 with hardware transcoding, which helps when Plex converts video for different devices. The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT runs an AMD Ryzen R2514 with four cores and eight threads, a stronger general-purpose chip, but UGREEN does not document hardware transcoding for it, so check that before buying it as a transcoding server.
Memory
Both ship 8 GB, but the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 uses DDR5 and tops out at 16 GB with no ECC, while the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT uses DDR4, supports ECC, and accepts up to 64 GB. For virtual machines, containers or anyone who wants error-corrected memory, the GT is the one.
M.2 and flash
Both have two M.2 NVMe slots, but the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT slots also accept U.2 enterprise SSDs, so it can use higher-endurance data-centre drives. That is unusual in a two-bay box and suits an all-flash working volume.
Power draw
The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 draws about 16 W, while the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT draws around 42 W with drives active and 18 W with them hibernating. Both are rated at 34 dB, so the faster machine costs more to leave running around the clock.
Which one to buy if
- your home network runs at 10 Gigabit and you want the NAS to use it
The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT is the one with a 10 GbE port, which the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 does not have.
- you are setting up a first NAS for photos, backups and Plex
The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 pairs the friendly UGOS Pro software with an N100 that transcodes video, at the lower spend and with the better owner feedback.
- you want ECC memory or plan to run several virtual machines
The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT supports ECC and up to 64 GB, against 16 GB of non-ECC on the UGREEN NASync DXP2800.
- you want a fast all-flash working volume
The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT's M.2 slots take U.2 enterprise SSDs as well as NVMe, which the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 does not offer.
- you want a quiet, low-power box running around the clock
The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 draws roughly 16 W, well under the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT's active draw, at the same 34 dB.
Winner
11% OFF
$389.99
$439.99
- + Price: $389.99
$509.99
- - Price: $509.99 vs $389.99
What owners say
UGREEN NASync DXP2800 owners describe it as one of the easiest ways into a first NAS, with quick setup and a UGOS Pro interface they find friendly, and they use it to replace paid cloud photo storage, run Plex or Immich and host Docker containers. Ease of use leads the praise, followed by performance: the N100 with hardware transcoding streams smoothly, and owners put apps and databases on the M.2 NVMe drives while hard drives hold the media. Value comes up often, with buyers noting more memory and a stronger processor than rival two-bay units. Their warnings are the two-bay limit that allows mirroring only, a still-growing app catalog, non-ECC memory, and a few reports of a drive dropping out of the array or a second M.2 slot that did not work.
Upgrading from the UGREEN NASync DXP2800?
Moving from the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 to the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT is a move up in network and memory, not in capacity. Both keep two bays, two M.2 slots, UGOS Pro, Docker, virtual machines and Btrfs with snapshots, and both ship diskless with 8 GB of memory. The GT swaps the N100 for an AMD Ryzen R2514, adds a 10 GbE port, supports ECC memory up to 64 GB and lets the M.2 slots take U.2 SSDs. If your switch is Gigabit or 2.5GbE and you mostly stream and back up, there is little to gain. If you are on 10 Gigabit or running several virtual machines, the GT is the step up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: UGREEN NASync DXP2800 or UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT?
For most buyers the UGREEN NASync DXP2800, since it is the cheaper and better-reviewed of the two and covers photos, backups, Plex and Docker well. The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT is better only if you need a 10 GbE port, ECC memory up to 64 GB or U.2 support.
What is the biggest difference between the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 and the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT?
The network and memory. The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT has a 10 GbE port, an AMD Ryzen R2514 and ECC memory support to 64 GB, while the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 has a 2.5GbE port, an Intel N100 with hardware transcoding and non-ECC memory up to 16 GB.
Can either of these run Plex with hardware transcoding?
The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 has an Intel N100 with hardware transcoding, which suits Plex serving different devices. Both run Plex Media Server, but UGREEN does not document hardware transcoding for the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT's Ryzen R2514.
Do the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 and UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT support RAID 5?
No. Both have two drive bays, so RAID 5 and RAID 6 are not available and the drives are typically mirrored for redundancy. Both support Btrfs with snapshots and can use the M.2 slots as a separate storage pool.
How much memory can each take?
The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 ships 8 GB of DDR5 and takes up to 16 GB without ECC. The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT ships 8 GB of DDR4, supports ECC and accepts up to 64 GB.
Who should buy the UGREEN NASync DXP2800 GT?
Buyers on a 10 Gigabit network who want speed rather than capacity, plan to lean on NVMe or U.2 flash for the working volume, and want ECC memory for virtual machines. For everyone else, the plain UGREEN NASync DXP2800 is the better value.
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