Best 4-bay overall

UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

Most people who want a strong, simple 4-bay that will not run out of power.

Our pick: Best 4-bay overall. The UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus is a 4-bay NAS powered by the Intel Pentium Gold 8505, 5 cores, with 8GB DDR5 of RAM and 10GbE + 2.5GbE networking. It suits most people who want a strong, simple 4-bay that will not run out of power. The catch: uGREEN’s UGOS software is younger than Synology DSM, with fewer first-party apps; most people run extras in Docker.

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Bays: 4
Processor: Intel Pentium Gold 8505, 5 cores
Memory: 8GB DDR5 (up to 64GB)
Network: 10GbE + 2.5GbE
NVMe slots: 2
Plex hardware transcoding: Yes
Docker: Yes
Software: UGREEN UGOS Pro

Specs are from the Amazon listing or the maker. Prices are for the box without drives unless the listing says otherwise.

Why we pick it

A far newer, faster CPU than Synology’s 4-bays, 8GB of DDR5 and a 10GbE port
Buyers rate its performance 123 to 16 and reliability 83 to 22
4.6 stars from 629 ratings

The catch

UGREEN’s UGOS software is younger than Synology DSM, with fewer first-party apps; most people run extras in Docker.

4 bay in one line

The sweet spot: four drives in RAID 5 or SHR lose only one drive to protection, and you can grow the pool later. Pick this if your library will outgrow one drive.

How many bays do you need? · RAID is not backup

Questions about the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus

Is the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus a good NAS?

Best 4-bay overall. A far newer, faster CPU than Synology’s 4-bays, 8GB of DDR5 and a 10GbE port. Buyers rate its performance 123 to 16 and reliability 83 to 22. The catch: UGREEN’s UGOS software is younger than Synology DSM, with fewer first-party apps; most people run extras in Docker.

Can the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus run Plex?

Yes, with hardware transcoding: its Intel Pentium Gold 8505, 5 cores has integrated graphics that convert video on the fly for phones, TVs and remote streams.

Does the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus include drives?

No. The price is for the box (diskless) unless the listing you choose says it is a bundle. Add NAS-rated CMR drives such as WD Red Plus or Toshiba N300.

Who is the UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus for?

Most people who want a strong, simple 4-bay that will not run out of power.

What UGREEN says about it

High-Performance NAS with Powerful Procesor: DXP4800 Plus is ideal for small offices, & More. You can enjoy smooth performance and seamless collaboration, while making use of advanced features like Docker and virtual machines. It works semalessly across every device inluding Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android or Google services and so on.
Better Way to Store Than External Drives: NAS offers centralized storage, automatic backups, remote access, and a wide range of RAID options for easy data recovery even if a drive fails. Massive Storage Capacity: Never worry about storage limits again. With up 144TB capacity, you can store 50 million 1MB photos or 98K 1.5GB movies，5 million 30MB songs! *Hard Drives not included.
Super-Fast Transfers: Back up 1GB in less than a second using either the 10GbE network port or the 10Gbps USB ports.
Secure Private Cloud: Retain 100% data ownership with advanced encryption to protect your files. Flexible permission management makes it easy to protect your privacy when collaborating with others.
AI-Powered Photo Album: Automatically organizes your photos by recognizing faces, scenes, objects, and locations. It can also instantly remove duplicates, freeing up storage space and saving you time.
User-Friendly App: Simple setup and easy file-sharing on Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, web browsers, and smart TVs, giving you secure access from any device.

From the Amazon listing, in the maker's own words.