The catch
Synology DiskStation DS223j
Memory is locked at 1GB, so apps have little room.
Side by side
Synology DS223j vs UGREEN DH2300 Compared: Extra supplied memory with HDMI, or DSM backups
Quick verdict
Go with the DH2300 for 4GB memory and HDMI, or the DS223j for Synology DSM.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
Where these two really part ways
Synology DiskStation DS223j is the better match for “Two computers to back up” and “Record camera footage”. UGREEN NASync DH2300 is the better match for “Host Plex at home” and “Plug it into a TV”.
Where this comes from
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
The catch
UGREEN NASync DH2300
Large transfers are held back by the gigabit port.
Synology DiskStation DS223j
- Why pick it
- Record camera footage
- Stay compact and quiet
- The catch
- Memory is locked at 1GB, so apps have little room.
UGREEN NASync DH2300
- Why pick it
- Host Plex at home
- Plug it into a TV
- The catch
- Large transfers are held back by the gigabit port.
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What this page compares
How Synology DS223j and UGREEN DH2300 differ in drive layout, network, processor and best use.
This one comes down to network and processor and best use first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Two computers to back up
With one shared backup target, several computers fall under a single recovery plan.
- Synology DiskStation DS223j
- Better fit
- UGREEN NASync DH2300
- Good
Record camera footage
To record cameras around the clock, you need supported surveillance software and enough spare storage.
- Synology DiskStation DS223j
- Better fit
- UGREEN NASync DH2300
- Depends
Stay compact and quiet
Fewer moving parts and a compact chassis help a NAS that sits on a desk or in a living room.
- Synology DiskStation DS223j
- Better fit
- UGREEN NASync DH2300
- Depends
Host Plex at home
For the streams you plan, a media server needs sufficient processor power and software support.
- Synology DiskStation DS223j
- Depends
- UGREEN NASync DH2300
- Better fit
Plug it into a TV
Plugging straight into a TV only works if the NAS has a display output of its own.
- Synology DiskStation DS223j
- Depends
- UGREEN NASync DH2300
- Better fit
Keep family photos safe
Synology DiskStation DS223j lists “1 Gbps network. Best treated as file storage” for network and processor, while UGREEN NASync DH2300 lists “1 Gbps network. Plex use supported”. This affects what you can connect and how data can move. A higher rating on the label does not guarantee the same real-world result in every setup.
- Synology DiskStation DS223j
- Similar
- UGREEN NASync DH2300
- Similar
In practice
Differences you will notice
Where these two really part ways
Synology DiskStation DS223j is the better match for “Two computers to back up” and “Record camera footage”. UGREEN NASync DH2300 is the better match for “Host Plex at home” and “Plug it into a TV”.
How we worked this out
This lines up the current strong and useful fit ratings for the exact products. It does not roll them into one overall score.
These needs do not split the pair
Both meet the same 3 of the 3 needs this comparison is built around, so the choice comes down to “network and processor” and “best use”.
How we worked this out
Both products are checked against the same needs. The first verified differences still standing are named here.
Models that handle “Two computers to back up” and “Two drives to begin with”
6 of the 32 nas devices checked handle both “Two computers to back up” and “Two drives to begin with”. Both make the cut.
How we worked this out
You can reproduce the count by filtering the current category for models with a strong or useful fit on both needs.
Option A
Synology, DS223j
Synology DiskStation DS223j
This is a 2-bay chassis, and 1 Gbps is the fastest network path documented for it.
- Best for
- keep family photos safe and back up two computers
Facts we checked
- Storage comes in a 2-bay chassis.
- For networking, the fastest documented path is 1 Gbps.
- Nothing documents hardware Plex transcoding for this model.
- Camera recording works, though how many channels you can license depends on the software and plan you choose.
Option B
UGREEN, DH2300
UGREEN NASync DH2300
This is a 2-bay chassis, and 1 Gbps is the fastest network path documented for it.
- Best for
- keep family photos safe on a two-drive starting setup
Facts we checked
- Storage comes in a 2-bay chassis.
- For networking, the fastest documented path is 1 Gbps.
- It supports serving media through Plex.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Synology DiskStation DS223j | UGREEN NASync DH2300 | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive layout | 2 storage bays | 2 storage bays | Both models show the same result for “Drive layout”, so this row won't decide between them. |
| Network and processor | 1 Gbps network. Best treated as file storage | 1 Gbps network. Plex use supported | It bears on what you can connect and how data can move. A higher rating printed on the label is no guarantee of the same real-world result in every setup. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Synology DiskStation DS223j
- Gigabit networking and an ARM chip point to basic storage use.
With UGREEN NASync DH2300
- Heavier server apps will find little room in the fixed memory.
Decision guide
How to decide
Where they really differ
Each is an ARM system with two bays and one gigabit port.
How the numbers shift things
Fixed memory is 4GB on the DH2300 and 1GB on the DS223j.
The compromise
The DH2300 offers HDMI. The DS223j does not.
What this page can’t tell you
- Compatible drives change over time.
- Actual transfer speed hinges on the entire network and the drive array.
- How Plex performs hinges on the exact media format and client.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the NAS devices we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
Only 6 of the 32 models checked meet every need here: “Two computers to back up”, “Keep family photos safe”, and “Two drives to begin with”.
6 models fit, out of 32 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Two computers to back up”, “Keep family photos safe”, and “Two drives to begin with”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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