{"id":131841,"date":"2026-06-20T10:22:57","date_gmt":"2026-06-20T10:22:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/synology-ds225-nas-review-a-great-nas-for-beginners\/"},"modified":"2026-06-20T10:23:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-20T10:23:55","slug":"synology-ds225-nas-review-a-great-nas-for-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mailinvest.blog\/index.php\/2026\/06\/20\/synology-ds225-nas-review-a-great-nas-for-beginners\/","title":{"rendered":"Synology DS225+ NAS review: A great NAS for beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <a href=\"https:\/\/go.fiverr.com\/visit\/?bta=1052423&nci=17043\" Target=\"_Top\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"https:\/\/fiverr.ck-cdn.com\/tn\/serve\/?cid=40081059\"  width=\"601\" height=\"201\"><\/a>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><!-- obsidian -->Synology&#8217;s newest <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Synology-2-Bay-DiskStation-DS225-Diskless\/dp\/B0FB7KQLR1?tag=hotoge-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUhtgUeUpU2024561&amp;asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fsynology-ds225-plus-nas-review%2F&amp;asc_campaign=Authority\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"norewrite noskim\">2-bay DS225+ NAS<\/a> is a stable solution to get began with community connected storage techniques. It presents a streamlined and easy expertise with an affordable-enough worth for individuals who have by no means used a NAS earlier than.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag type-generic large \" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"a508-4240-9aa89d0b3499\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column large\">\n<p>                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"FuyD2YIKAK\">\n<div class=\"body-img square \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/synology-ds225-network-attached-storage-server.png\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Synology&quot;\">\n               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class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<dl>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Model<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSynology<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>CPU<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntel Celeron J4125<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Reminiscence<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2GB<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Drive Bays<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget end -->\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Default Description or Custom one added by creator ( override )--><\/p>\n<p class=\"display-card-description default\">The Synology DS225+ is a superb newbie storage server. It options two 3.5-inch onerous drive bays and each 2.5Gb Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet. Designed round Synology&#8217;s Disk Station Supervisor working system, this NAS presents a simplified expertise that anybody will really feel at dwelling utilizing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Extra content section, display hidden by default --><br \/>\n            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"extra-content-a508-4240-9aa89d0b3499\" name=\"extra-content-a508-4240-9aa89d0b3499\" class=\"expand-extra-info-checkbox css-menu-checkbox\"\/> <!-- Checkbox: control the expandable behavior  of the extra info --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- PROS and CONS section --><\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card-pros-cons-content\">\n<div class=\"w-display-card-pros-cons\">\n\t<strong class=\"sub-title\">Execs &amp; Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"pros-cons-divider\">\n<div>\n<ul class=\"pro-list\">\n<li class=\"icon\">Simple to make use of<\/li>\n<li class=\"icon\">Good learn\/write speeds even with out cache<\/li>\n<li class=\"icon\">Synology&#8217;s established ecosystem of apps<\/li>\n<li class=\"icon\">Stable construct high quality<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div>\n<ul class=\"con-list\">\n<li class=\"icon\">7 yr previous processor<\/li>\n<li class=\"icon\">Solely 2GB of RAM inventory, and solely expands to 6GB max<\/li>\n<li class=\"icon\">No NVMe or M.2 assist<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Affiliate links section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Display card footer --><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"display-card  article article-card small  no-badge  active-content                              \" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"how-we-test-and-review-products\" data-nosnippet=\"\">\n<p>                                                                                                                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/how-we-test-and-review-products\/\"><br \/>\n                        <img width=\"440\" height=\"248\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Person testing the performance of a laptop\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2024\/06\/person-testing-the-performance-of-a-laptop.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2024\/06\/person-testing-the-performance-of-a-laptop.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=220&amp;h=124&amp;dpr=2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>                    <\/a><\/p>\n<p>                    <span data-field=\"label\" class=\"article-card-label\"><label>See Our Course of<\/label><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-content regular article-block\">\n<h5 class=\"display-card-title \">\n<p>\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/how-we-test-and-review-products\/\" title=\"How We Test and Review Products at How-To Geek\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\tHow We Test and Review Products at How-To Geek<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t<\/h5>\n<p class=\"display-card-excerpt\">We go hands-on with each product to make sure it is price your money and time.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"price-and-availability\">\n                        Value and availability<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<p>The Synology DS225+ 2-bay NAS is on the market to buy from Amazon, Finest Purchase, and B&amp;H for $340.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag type-generic large \" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"ef56-4292-8ccbe3bc6057\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content info-column\">\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info main-info\">\n<div class=\"w-display-card-info\">\n<dl>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Model<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSynology<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>CPU<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntel Celeron J4125<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Reminiscence<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2GB<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Drive Bays<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Growth<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNone<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Ports<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t2x USB 3.2 Gen 1<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Caching<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNone<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>OS<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDisk Station Supervisor<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Value<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t$340<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Dimensions<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t165 mm \u00d7 108 mm \u00d7 232.2 mm<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Weight<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1.3 kg (2.86lbs)<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Storage<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t40TB<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>Wi-Fi<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tNone<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<!-- div --><\/p>\n<p><dt>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>LAN Ports<\/strong> \t\t\t\t\t<\/dt>\n<dd>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1x Gigabit Ethernet, 1x 2.5Gb Ethernet<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/dd>\n<\/p>\n<\/dl><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>                    <!--  Display card main info widget end -->\n                <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>            <!-- Default Description or Custom one added by creator ( override )--><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Extra content section, display hidden by default --><br \/>\n            <input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"extra-content-ef56-4292-8ccbe3bc6057\" name=\"extra-content-ef56-4292-8ccbe3bc6057\" class=\"expand-extra-info-checkbox css-menu-checkbox\"\/> <!-- Checkbox: control the expandable behavior  of the extra info --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- PROS and CONS section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Affiliate links section --><\/p>\n<p>            <!-- Display card footer --><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"synology-continues-making-great-starter-nas-systems\">\n                        Synology continues making nice starter NAS techniques<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"if-you-39-ve-never-used-a-nas-before-the-ds225-is-one-of-the-best-places-to-start\">\n            Should you&#8217;ve by no means used a NAS earlier than, the DS225+ is without doubt one of the finest locations to start out<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/close-up-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-logo-on-the-front-of-the-2-bay-nas.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Patrick Campanale \/ How-To Geek&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/close-up-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-logo-on-the-front-of-the-2-bay-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/close-up-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-logo-on-the-front-of-the-2-bay-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/close-up-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-logo-on-the-front-of-the-2-bay-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/close-up-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-logo-on-the-front-of-the-2-bay-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/close-up-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-logo-on-the-front-of-the-2-bay-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/close-up-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-logo-on-the-front-of-the-2-bay-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"1100\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Close-up of the Synology DS225 Plus logo on the front of the 2-bay NAS.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/close-up-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-logo-on-the-front-of-the-2-bay-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/close-up-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-logo-on-the-front-of-the-2-bay-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"img-brightness-opt-out\"\/>\n        <\/picture><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Credit score:\u00a0Patrick Campanale \/ How-To Geek<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> I&#8217;ve used quite a lot of NAS techniques through the years. From constructing my very own to utilizing pre-made ones, there&#8217;s quite a bit to love about lots of the manufacturers. Synology focuses on one factor, they usually get it proper: simplicity.<\/p>\n<p>A Synology NAS is very simple to arrange, and the DS225+ is not any exception. From pulling it out of the field to having it prepared to make use of was only a few minutes. In fact, clearing the drives and constructing the RAID array took some time, however that is not a limitation of the system, however only a perform of RAID itself.<\/p>\n<p>Disk Station Supervisor additionally stays the only NAS working system to make use of. Synology has perfected it through the years, and it actually reveals. If I had a member of the family on the lookout for an entry-level NAS, I might have zero hesitation in recommending that they get the DS225+.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"older-hardware-doesn-39-t-mean-that-there-39-s-no-power-here\">\n                        Older {hardware} doesn&#8217;t suggest that there isn&#8217;t any energy right here<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"though-i-would-have-liked-to-see-more-than-2gb-of-ram\">\n            Although I might have favored to see greater than 2GB of RAM<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Patrick Campanale \/ How-To Geek&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"1100\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Rear side view of the Synology DS225 Plus 2-bay NAS with fan and ports visible.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"img-brightness-opt-out\"\/>\n        <\/picture><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Credit score:\u00a0Patrick Campanale \/ How-To Geek<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Synology is understood for being fairly stingy within the CPU and RAM division, and the DS225+ is not any exception to that, both.<\/p>\n<p>It ships with a 2019-era Intel Celeron J4125 processor. This 4-core 4-thread CPU is okay for light-weight NAS duties, but it surely would not be my excellent selection for one thing like a Plex server. The J4125 does have Intel&#8217;s UHD Graphics 600, which implies it <em>can<\/em> deal with transcoding, but it surely would possibly battle with newer codecs.<\/p>\n<p>The RAM division on this NAS can be a little bit of a letdown. For starters, it solely ships with 2GB of RAM. Nonetheless, the largest disadvantage is it maxes out at 6GB of RAM. Should you evaluate the DS225+ to different NAS techniques within the worth vary, about $50 extra will get you a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/ugreen-nasync-dxp2800-review\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ugreen NAS<\/a> with a a lot newer Intel N100 processor and 8GB of RAM, although there isn&#8217;t any solution to improve it.<\/p>\n<p>Actually, there isn&#8217;t any cause that Synology ought to be utilizing a 2019-era processor and 2GB of RAM for a NAS in 2026. There are such a lot of higher choices to decide on than a J4125. I actually do want Synology would have completed higher on this space.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless a lot I want Synology would have used extra highly effective {hardware} on this NAS, I&#8217;ll say that it runs pretty nicely. The apps I did run on it, like Synology Drive and transferring recordsdata round, all labored simply fantastic. I simply do not actually understand how lengthy the NAS will final performance-wise with these measly specs.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"no-nvme-drive-is-a-bit-of-a-letdown\">\n                        No NVMe drive is a little bit of a letdown<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"i-39-d-like-to-see-some-caching-abilities\">\n            I would wish to see <em>some<\/em> caching talents<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/synology-hat3300-4t-4tb-hard-drive-held-in-front-of-the-ds225-plus-nas.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Patrick Campanale \/ How-To Geek&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/synology-hat3300-4t-4tb-hard-drive-held-in-front-of-the-ds225-plus-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/synology-hat3300-4t-4tb-hard-drive-held-in-front-of-the-ds225-plus-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/synology-hat3300-4t-4tb-hard-drive-held-in-front-of-the-ds225-plus-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/synology-hat3300-4t-4tb-hard-drive-held-in-front-of-the-ds225-plus-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/synology-hat3300-4t-4tb-hard-drive-held-in-front-of-the-ds225-plus-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/synology-hat3300-4t-4tb-hard-drive-held-in-front-of-the-ds225-plus-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"1100\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Synology HAT3300-4T 4TB hard drive held in front of the DS225 Plus NAS.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/synology-hat3300-4t-4tb-hard-drive-held-in-front-of-the-ds225-plus-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/synology-hat3300-4t-4tb-hard-drive-held-in-front-of-the-ds225-plus-nas.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"img-brightness-opt-out\"\/>\n        <\/picture><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Credit score:\u00a0Patrick Campanale \/ How-To Geek<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> I am an enormous fan of NVMe caching in a NAS, however the DS225+ does not permit that in any respect. The one drive bays on this NAS are the 2 3.5-inch bays on the entrance. There is not any SSD assist wherever, which is a little bit of a letdown.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas that does stink, I used to be capable of see pretty respectable switch charges to the NAS fortunately. On a gigabit connection, I noticed full community saturation each for transferring recordsdata to and from the DS225+. My take a look at file was a 4GB video export from one in all my YouTube movies to simulate an precise workload of what I might be transferring round on the NAS.<\/p>\n<p>Actually, it does not <em>want<\/em> a NVMe drive, however I&#8217;ve extra causes than simply caching for wanting NVMe storage. The aforementioned Ugreen NAS which presents extra energy and RAM for $50 greater than the DS225+ additionally has two M.2 NVMe slots inside.<\/p>\n<p>Having NVMe on a NAS means which you could run native companies off of quicker storage as a substitute of spinning disks. Issues like Plex metadata, Synology Pictures, or some other container or app you would possibly run simply work higher when the info is on a SSD as a substitute of a tough drive.<\/p>\n<p>It looks like not together with NVMe assist is only one extra nook that Synology lower within the DS225+. It isn&#8217;t a necessity, however, when different manufacturers are together with these options with out charging a ton extra, it is one thing they simply <em>may<\/em> have completed and selected to not.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-synology-ecosystem-is-still-unmatched\">\n                        The Synology ecosystem remains to be unmatched<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"it-39-s-hard-to-argue-with-just-how-simple-synology-makes-its-ecosystem-to-use\">\n            It is onerous to argue with simply how easy Synology makes its ecosystem to make use of<br \/>\n    <\/h3>\n<p>Now, the true cause folks purchase a Synology is not for the horsepower or {hardware} specs, it is for the ecosystem and expertise. In these areas, Synology remains to be unmatched and the DS225+ actually reveals its experience.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/ugreen-vs-synology-who-makes-the-better-nas-in-2026\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">I&#8217;m a big fan of NAS platforms from other companies<\/a>, no one does an ecosystem higher than Synology. There may be nonetheless no rival to Synology Drive on any fashionable NAS. If you would like a NAS that may be a <strong>true<\/strong> Google Drive alternative, it is onerous to argue with the worth Synology delivers.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;ve messed with NextCloud previously, in addition to a number of different Google Drive replacements, they usually all require far an excessive amount of repairs and break too typically for me to truly depend on. Synology Drive is dependable, works on all platforms, and makes use of my very own {hardware} as a cloud storage alternative\u2014which is the principle cause most individuals purchase a NAS within the first place.<\/p>\n<p>Synology Pictures is one other stand-out function right here. It acts as a full Google Pictures or iCloud Pictures alternative and it simply works nicely. Positive, Immich does exist, however Synology Pictures is easier to arrange, simpler to make use of, and requires quite a bit much less upkeep.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- No AdsNinja v10 Client! --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"should-you-buy-the-synology-ds225-nas\">\n                        Must you purchase the Synology DS225+ NAS?<br \/>\n               <\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  image-expandable  img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:66.666666666667%\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg\" data-modal-id=\"single-image-modal\" data-modal-container-id=\"single-image-modal-container\" data-img-caption=\"&quot;Patrick Campanale \/ How-To Geek&quot;\">\n<figure><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 480px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=500&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=800&amp;dpr=2\"\/><source media=\"(max-width: 1023px)\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\"\/><img width=\"1650\" height=\"1100\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Rear side view of the Synology DS225 Plus 2-bay NAS with fan and ports visible.\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" src=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/wm\/2026\/04\/rear-side-view-of-the-synology-ds225-plus-2-bay-nas-with-fan-and-ports-visible.jpg?q=49&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=825&amp;dpr=2\" class=\"img-brightness-opt-out\"\/>\n        <\/picture><small class=\"body-img-caption\">Credit score:\u00a0Patrick Campanale \/ How-To Geek<\/small><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> The Synology ecosystem does quite a lot of heavy lifting for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Synology-2-Bay-DiskStation-DS225-Diskless\/dp\/B0FB7KQLR1?tag=hotoge-20&amp;ascsubtag=UUhtgUeUpU2024561&amp;asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.howtogeek.com%2Fsynology-ds225-plus-nas-review%2F&amp;asc_campaign=Authority\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow sponsored\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"norewrite noskim\">Synology DS225+<\/a>. If some other NAS producer had launched a system with the specs and {hardware} options of the DS225+ in 2026, it probably would not succeed in any respect. However, the DS225+ has Synology&#8217;s ecosystem, model recognition, and working system to lean on, and that is why this NAS will probably be successful.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, if you wish to purchase a NAS that does all of it, the Synology DS225+ is a superb selection. It may not be the quickest system, and it may not have essentially the most {hardware} options, however the software program expertise is what seals the deal right here, and Synology is aware of it.<\/p>\n<p>The precise expertise of utilizing this NAS is nice for inexperienced persons and I would undoubtedly advocate it if you need a plug-and-play resolution in your dwelling community. At $340, that is about the most effective bang-for-your-buck 2-bay NAS you may get with out encroaching on the $400 mark.<\/p>\n<p>Although, should you can spend a number of extra bucks, and you do not thoughts establishing a number of extra companies your self, there are undoubtedly higher NAS choices on the market.<\/p>\n<div class=\"display-card tag type-generic large \" data-show-streamrentbuy-links=\"false\" data-include-community-rating=\"false\" id=\"05a2-4440-a4de7d1205fb\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"display-card-main-content\">\n<div class=\"display-card-content image-column large\">\n<p>                        <!--  Image --><\/p>\n<div class=\"w-img \" data-stnl-group-once=\"oxNGvxdjtv\">\n<div class=\"body-img square \">\n<div class=\"responsive-img  img-article-square\" data-img-url=\"https:\/\/static0.howtogeekimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/synology-ds225-network-attached-storage-server.png\" 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