# Synology DiskStation DS225+

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/synology-diskstation-ds225
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/nas-devices
- Placement: #1 of 22 in NAS Devices, S tier
- Brand: Synology
- LP on this board: 1108
- Last researched: 2026-09-23T22:54:42.566Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
- Dataset: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22062813 - every board at once, one dated snapshot per release, same licence, prices and photographs left out
- Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence.

## Verdict

Wirecutter's current top pick and the best-supported firmware platform in the class. The safest device to own for a decade.

## For

- Longest-supported DSM operating system
- Strong warranty and support reputation
- Built to run quietly for a decade
- Conservative hardware design ensures reliability
- Best software experience with flagship DSM features

## Against

- Synology's recent push toward validated drives may limit drive choice
- Higher overall price relative to comparable hardware
- You pay a real premium for the DSM software
- Hardware is beatable on specs for the money
- Only carries two bays

## Evidence

Consolidated from 25 cited sources across 22 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Android Central | androidcentral.com | B | https://www.androidcentral.com/accessories/smart-home/synology-diskstation-ds225-plus-long-term-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Trusted Reviews | Simon Handby | C | https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/synology-diskstation-ds225 | fetched and confirmed |
| BudgetBuys | BudgetBuys | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcAtdVJ5KL0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Need to Know IT | needtoknowit.com.au | B | https://needtoknowit.com.au/blog/synology-ds225-plus-review-australia/ | fetched and confirmed |
| HomeTech Review | HomeTech Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIL0fCECxqY | fetched and confirmed |
| TechFi | techfi.nl | B | https://techfi.nl/opslag-extern/synology-ds225-plus-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Unbox PH | Unbox PH | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYSxHb4uy9U | fetched and confirmed |
| QuickProductReview | QuickProductReview | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkMMo4yYndY | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Tested | Tech Tested | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyR9acajNx4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Tech Tested | Tech Tested | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDbuK8_1-H0 | fetched and confirmed |
| BudgetTech | BudgetTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ_sEgeH0Wo | fetched and confirmed |
| Product Insight | Product Insight | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_BGXd79efw | fetched and confirmed |
| GadgetsFind | GadgetsFind | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Geno11VisVM | fetched and confirmed |
| Origyn | Origyn | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2diGNLAT5AE | fetched and confirmed |
| UltraTech | UltraTech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvaf_73PMCM | fetched and confirmed |
| Bibou’s Guide | Bibou’s Guide | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kffyUF7SIPE | fetched and confirmed |
| Truthify | Truthify | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNwJ3HlsR4A | fetched and confirmed |
| Truthify | Truthify | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9tBjEf5wGA | fetched and confirmed |
| Techfeel | Techfeel | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RuAsoiLGyI | fetched and confirmed |
| Best Buys Reviewed | Best Buys Reviewed | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joRWvORIayY | fetched and confirmed |
| Truthify | Truthify | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDGwmCqqbPE | fetched and confirmed |
| 5Best Smart Picks | 5Best Smart Picks | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELqjCoQaht8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Paradise Home | Paradise Home | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OryerATz-TM | fetched and confirmed |
| Nytimes | nytimes.com | B | https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-network-attached-storage/ | fetched and confirmed |
| PC Guide | Aaron Ritchie | B | https://www.pcguide.com/nas/guide/best-nas-for-plex/ | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2 | TerraMaster F4-424 Pro | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/terramaster-f4-424-pro |
| 3 | Asustor Drivestor 4 Gen2 (AS1204T) | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/asustor-drivestor-4-gen2-as1204t |
| 4 | QNAP TS-233 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/qnap-ts-233 |
| 5 | UGREEN NASync DH2300 | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/ugreen-nasync-dh2300 |
| 6 | Asustor Nimbustor 2 Gen2 (AS5402T) | B | https://stierproducts.com/products/asustor-nimbustor-2-gen2-as5402t |
| 18 | UnifyDrive UT2 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/unifydrive-ut2 |
| 19 | QNAP TS-464 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/qnap-ts-464 |
| 20 | Synology DiskStation DS223 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/synology-diskstation-ds223 |
| 21 | Synology DS223j | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/synology-ds223j |
| 22 | Synology DiskStation DS223j | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/synology-diskstation-ds223j |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/nas-devices.

## What this tier means

- S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category.

## How to read this

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- LP is this product's points on its own category ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories.
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- A citation with no usable link is listed rather than dropped, and is excluded from the counted total above.

## Image

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