Synology DS225+

Name: Synology DS225+
Brand: Synology
SKU: 967496
Price: 355.9 EUR
Availability: InStock
Rating: 8.4 (13 reviews)

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Key specs

	Number of hard drive slots	2
	Suitable for hard drive size	2.5-inch SSD, 3.5-inch HDD, mSATA
	Internal RAM	2 GB
	Processor cores	Quad-Core (4)
	Built-in hard drive

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You can place up to 2 HDDs in this NAS for a large storage space up to 52TB.
Via Plex, you can all the movies from your Personal Cloud on your smartphone, tablet, PC, or smart TV.
This NAS has 2 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet ports for very fast file transfer.
This NAS doesn't include hard drives or SSDs.

Description

With the Synology DS225+, you can store movies, photos, and other important files in 1 place. You can place 2 hard drives in this NAS. That way, you can have 1 drive to store all your files and another drive to automatically make backups. With space for 52TB, you have space for 2 hard drives of 26TB of storage capacity in this NAS. That way, you can use the DS225+ as a small server for your home office. Thanks to the 2GB RAM, you can stream your movies via Plex to your connect smart TV or PC. In addition, the NAS can do 2 tasks at once thanks to the Dual-Core Intel processor. That way, you won't be bothered by lagging and slowing down during work. In addition, you have 2 Ethernet ports that both support 2.5 GbE. As a result, you always have a fast wired connection for your NAS.

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Power cord
2x RJ-45 LAN cable

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Review is 6,4 out of 10.

a downgrade from its predecessor.

Synology software
Not two, but only 1x 2.5g port

It's a good thing Synology lifted its hard drive restrictions; otherwise, this product would be a clear no-go. You have to install the correct drivers for Intel's QSV yourself (via SSH or a script). And contrary to the product description here, the device only has one 2.5g port.

If you're not yet part of the Synology ecosystem, avoid it. The jump from the DS224+ to the DS225+ doesn't bode well for the future. With the exception of that single 2.5g port, this device is, on paper, the same as—and in reality, a downgrade from—its predecessor.

Review by:
Piet Pieterson
Date:
18 February 2026
Translation:
Automatically translated from Dutch

Review is 9,2 out of 10.

Ideal storage for home

Easy installation
No extensive knowledge required
Safe

After six years, it was time to upgrade my old Synology NAS. The drives were a bit newer, so I could keep them. Of course, I watched tons of tutorials on how to migrate, but it was a breeze. It's really just a matter of transferring drives and you're done. The DS225+ is fast, not exactly quiet (with the ventilation), but certainly acceptable.

Review by:
Ronald
Date:
29 October 2025
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Review is 6,0 out of 10.

DS224+ with 1x 2.5g LAN, but without QSV drivers.

Synology software
No Intel Quick Sync Video drivers

Except for one (no, not two Coolblue!) 2.5g port, this is the same hardware as the DS224+. There's nothing wrong with that per se, except for the price, for example, for a CPU that Apple would label as "Vintage."

I wouldn't advertise the Plex server too loudly, because the Intel drivers are nuked in this version. QuickSync Video is no longer supported (which was the only good reason to use an old Intel CPU anyway), making hardware transcoding in Plex impossible. (Or any other media server that can use QSV, like Jellyfin).

2GB of RAM isn't enough to run an extensive home assistant, a stack of Docker containers, or even a single VM without an upgrade.

Fortunately, the restrictions on hard drive brands/types have been reversed, so I don't need to comment on that.

For a NAS, it's a far too expensive solution, and as a small home server, incompetent for a layperson.

Intel drivers with QSV support can be installed, and RAM can also be added.

Want to use this NAS with HDDs? Buy the DS224+. Don't have any experience with Synology (yet)? Then you can skip this one.

Review by:
Peter
Date:
18 February 2026
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Number of hard drive slots
- 2
- 2
- 4
- 2
- 4

Suitable for hard drive size
- 2.5-inch SSD, 3.5-inch HDD, mSATA
- 2.5-inch SSD, 3.5-inch HDD, M.2 NVMe
- 2.5-inch HDD, 3.5-inch HDD
- 2.5-inch SSD, 3.5-inch HDD, M.2 NVMe
- 2.5-inch SSD, 3.5-inch HDD, M.2 NVMe

Processor cores
- Quad-Core (4)
- Quad-Core (4)
- Octa-Core (8)
- Quad-Core (4)
- Quad-Core (4)

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Specifications

Product

Product
	Product number	967496
	Manufacturer code	DS225+
	Brand	Synology
	Warranty	3 years
	Processing of your defect	Via Coolblue

Memory properties

Memory properties
	Built-in hard drive
	Number of hard drive slots	2
	Suitable for hard drive size	2.5-inch SSD, 3.5-inch HDD, mSATA
	RAID	JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, Synology Hybrid RAID
	Internal RAM	2 GB
	Total number of RAM slots	2
	Expandable memory
	Maximum internal memory	6 GB
	Memory type	SO-DIMM DDR4

Connectors and connections

Connectors and connections
	Connection type	Wireless
	LACP Link aggregation
	Thunderbolt connector
	Bluetooth
	Number of Ethernet ports	2
	Number of 10Gbps Ethernet ports	0
	Number of 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports	1
	Number of 1Gb/s Ethernet ports	1

Functions

Functions
	NAS functions	Backup server, Database server, Download server, FTP server, Mail server, Media server, Photo server, Surveillance station, VPN server, Web server, iTunes server
	NAS application center
	Maximum number of shared folders	128
	Maximum number of local users`	512
	Plex support
	Number of IP camera licenses included	2
	DLNA
	UPnP AV support
	FTP server
	On/off switch
	Automatic switch on/off
	Kensington lock
	Apple Time Machine support
	Chromecast support
	Suitable for IFTTT
	Recommended for use	Making a backup, Media streaming, Personal cloud

Processor properties

Processor properties
	Processor brand	Intel
	Processor family	Celeron
	Processor cores	Quad-Core (4)
	Clock speed	2,7 GHz

Physical properties

Physical properties
	Depth	23,2 cm
	Width	10,8 cm
	Height	16,5 cm
	Type NAS	Upright
	Color	Black
	Weight	1300 g

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Review is 8,4 out of 10, based on 13 reviews.

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