UGREEN DXP8800 Plus Review: Dual 10GbE, New Software
Eight SATA bays plus two M.2 NVMe slots, a 12th generation 10-core i5 and two 10GbE ports that aggregate to 20 gigabit, at a price that undercuts the established brands for the same hardware. Buy it if you want maximum hardware per dollar and you are comfortable being on a younger software platform. Skip it if you want a NAS operating system with a decade of community answers behind it, which is what you are paying Synology for.
An eight-bay with a 12th gen Core i5 and two 10GbE ports, from a company that was making cables three years ago.
UGREEN NASync DXP8800 Plus 8-Bay NAS
~$1,370
An eight-bay NAS with a 12th gen 10-core 12-thread Intel Core i5, dual 10GbE, eight SATA bays and two M.2 NVMe slots, to 272TB.
Check price on AmazonSpecifications
| Bays | 8 SATA plus 2 M.2 NVMe |
|---|---|
| CPU | 12th generation Intel Core i5, 10 cores and 12 threads |
| Network | Two 10GbE ports, aggregable to 20 gigabit |
| Stated throughput | Up to 2500 MB/s aggregated |
| Maximum capacity | 272 TB |
| RAID | JBOD, Basic, RAID 0, RAID 1 and other levels |
| Drive compatibility | Western Digital, Seagate, Toshiba and others, per UGREEN's compatibility list |
| Drives | Not included |
Specifications above come from UGREEN's published product information. Treat pricing as approximate, since Amazon pricing moves.
What it does well
- Two 10GbE ports as standard, where most competitors charge for an add-in card or ship 2.5GbE. If you have 10GbE at the other end, this is the difference between a NAS that feels local and one that does not.
- A 12th generation Core i5 with ten cores is a serious processor for a NAS, and it will hardware transcode and run virtual machines without complaint.
- Eight SATA bays plus two NVMe slots means you can run bulk storage and a fast cache or app pool in the same box.
- UGREEN state third-party drive compatibility explicitly, which is worth noting given how the market has moved on that question.
- Price per gigabyte of hardware is the strongest in this comparison set by a clear margin.
Where it falls short
- The software is young. UGREEN entered the NAS market recently, and a NAS operating system is judged over years of updates rather than at launch. Synology's DSM and QNAP's QTS have a decade of hard problems solved in them.
- Fewer community answers. When something unusual breaks at 11pm, the size of the user base is what determines whether the answer already exists.
- Ten gigabit ethernet is only useful if the whole path supports it. Your switch, your cable and the client all have to keep up, and a single spinning drive cannot saturate even 2.5GbE.
- Eight spinning drives is a meaningful amount of heat, noise and power. This is not a living room device.
- The 272TB maximum assumes drive capacities that cost more than the NAS several times over. Treat it as a ceiling, not a plan.
What owners report
Owner reports on UGREEN's NASync line are consistently impressed by the hardware and measured about the software. People coming from Synology describe the operating system as capable but less mature; people coming from a DIY build describe it as a large step up in convenience. Nobody argues about the value of the hardware.
Before buying for the network speed, check the network. Our 10GbE versus 2.5GbE comparison makes the point that matters: 2.5GbE is more than a few spinning drives can saturate, and 10GbE needs SSDs or a wide array behind it to be worth the cost of the switch and the cabling. Our network throughput calculator shows what your array can actually deliver.
Whichever platform you choose, harden it. Our NAS security hardening guide covers the basics, and the single most important one is not exposing the admin interface to the internet, which is how NAS ransomware campaigns have found their victims.
Who it suits
- Buyers who want the most hardware for the money and can live on a newer platform.
- Anyone who already has 10GbE networking and wants a NAS that can use it.
- Builds that need both bulk SATA storage and fast NVMe in one chassis.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants the most mature NAS software and the largest community.
- Living rooms and bedrooms, because eight drives make noise.
- Networks that are gigabit end to end, where the 10GbE ports are wasted money.
Alternatives worth considering
Synology DS1825+ 8-bay DiskStation
~$1,368
Similar money for an eight-bay running DSM, which is the most polished NAS operating system available, with optional 10GbE or 25GbE cards. Check Synology's drive compatibility list for your model before buying drives.
Check price on AmazonQNAP TS-873A-8G 8 Bay NAS
~$1,199
AMD Ryzen Embedded V1500B with 8GB expandable to 64GB and dual 2.5GbE. Cheaper, with far more memory headroom. QNAP devices have been targeted by ransomware campaigns, so never expose the admin interface to the internet.
Check price on AmazonUGREEN DXP4800 Plus 4-Bay NAS
~$620
The same platform in four bays with a 10GbE port, at less than half the price. Most homes do not need eight bays, and four large drives hold more than most households will ever fill.
Check price on AmazonKeep reading
- 10GbE vs 2.5GbE
- Synology vs QNAP
- Network throughput calculator
- NAS security hardening
- The 3-2-1 backup rule
- Synology DS1825+ review
- UGREEN DXP4800 Plus review
- Best 8-bay NAS
This review draws on published specifications, manufacturer figures and the consensus of verified owner reviews. We have not tested this product ourselves, and we say so rather than implying otherwise. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Frequently asked questions
Is UGREEN a good NAS brand?
The hardware is competitive and often better value than the established brands for the same specification. The open question is software maturity, since UGREEN entered the NAS market recently and a NAS operating system is judged across years of security updates and edge cases. If you are comfortable troubleshooting, the hardware value is real.
Do I need 10GbE for a home NAS?
Only if your drives can feed it. A single spinning drive does not saturate 2.5GbE, and even a four-drive array often cannot sustain 10 gigabit for a large transfer. 10GbE makes sense with SSD storage or a wide array, and it requires a compatible switch, cabling and client. Our throughput calculator shows what your array can deliver.
How many bays do I actually need?
Four covers most homes for years. Eight makes sense when four large drives will not hold what you have, when you want two independent pools, or when you are running a redundancy level that consumes more drives. Bays cost power and noise as well as money.
Can I use any hard drives?
UGREEN states compatibility with Western Digital, Seagate, Toshiba and others and publishes a compatibility list. That is worth checking against your intended drives. It is also a point of difference, since some vendors now restrict newer models to their own branded drives for full functionality.
Is RAID a backup?
No. RAID keeps the array running when a drive fails. It does not protect you from deleting a file, from ransomware encrypting the share, or from the NAS itself failing. Follow the 3-2-1 rule: three copies, two media types, one off-site.
How we choose: we compare published manufacturer specifications, drive datasheets, published reliability statistics and verified owner reviews. We do not test hardware in person, and we are not tied to any NAS vendor. Capacity and power figures here are researched guidance, not a warranty. RAID protects against drive failure, not against deletion, ransomware, fire or theft, so keep verified backups regardless of what any calculator tells you.
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