Ugreen DXP8800 PlusFrom real comments

Verdict distilled from 48 mentions across 14 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment66%
PROS 66%
CONS 34%

Rank based on 48 mentions across 14 aspects

View the verdict as

Buy this if...

  • You want powerful 8-bay NAS hardware at a competitive price versus Synology/QNAP
  • You're comfortable replacing UGOS with TrueNAS, Unraid, or OMV for a more mature software experience
  • You need high RAM capacity and dual M.2 slots for caching or VM workloads

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You live outside the US/Germany where official purchase channels are restricted
  • You require true ECC memory for ZFS data integrity rather than on-die ECC
  • You need both NVMe slots running at full PCIe speed for caching or storage

What users complain about

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1Mid
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Easy setup and intuitive DSM software
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Easy setup and intuitive DSM software
2Mid
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Easy setup for beginners
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Easy setup for beginners
3Mid
Synology DS920
Long-term reliabilityNetworking speed beyond 1GbpsPlex and media handling improved by SSD cacheFan noiseCPU thermal and virtualization limitsMixed value of RAM/SSD upgrades for basic use
Synology DS920
Long-term reliability
Networking speed beyond 1Gbps
Plex and media handling improved by SSD cache
Fan noise
CPU thermal and virtualization limits
Mixed value of RAM/SSD upgrades for basic use
4Premium
Synology DS1821
Expandable storage capacityReliability and data recoveryEase of use / DSM interfaceDrive compatibility alerts and vendor lock-inWeak Plex transcodingExpensive proprietary RAM
Synology DS1821
Expandable storage capacity
Reliability and data recovery
Ease of use / DSM interface
Drive compatibility alerts and vendor lock-in
Weak Plex transcoding
Expensive proprietary RAM
5
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual
Bus-Powered FlexibilityCompact, Portable DesignDrives Readable If Enclosure FailsNoisy Drive ActivityAbrupt Unmount SoundRAID 1 Doesn't Boost Read Speed
OWC Mercury Elite Pro Dual
Bus-Powered Flexibility
Compact, Portable Design
Drives Readable If Enclosure Fails
Noisy Drive Activity
Abrupt Unmount Sound
RAID 1 Doesn't Boost Read Speed
Best value
6Budget
Synology DS118
Sufficient for backups, streaming, and surveillanceEasy setup for beginnersGood value versus higher-tier modelsNo drive redundancyConfusing entry-level lineup overlapMissing vibration dampers
Synology DS118
Sufficient for backups, streaming, and surveillance
Easy setup for beginners
Good value versus higher-tier models
No drive redundancy
Confusing entry-level lineup overlap
Missing vibration dampers
7Mid
Synology DS923
Great for Time Machine and photo backupLong-term reliabilitySolid upgrade from older/competing NASRAID is not a backupDrive/component lock-in and costNoise and power draw
Synology DS923
Great for Time Machine and photo backup
Long-term reliability
Solid upgrade from older/competing NAS
RAID is not a backup
Drive/component lock-in and cost
Noise and power draw
8Mid
Ugreen DXP6800 Pro
Dual 10GbE and Thunderbolt connectivityStrong hardware for the priceExpandable and third-party OS friendlySoftware stability issuesFan noise at idleNVMe/PCIe lane limitations
Ugreen DXP6800 Pro
Dual 10GbE and Thunderbolt connectivity
Strong hardware for the price
Expandable and third-party OS friendly
Software stability issues
Fan noise at idle
NVMe/PCIe lane limitations
9Premium
Ugreen DXP6800
Flexible RAID and third-party OS supportStrong hardware specs vs competitorsCapable for video editing workflowsInconsistent idle fan noiseUGOS software immaturityReal-world transfer speed issues
Ugreen DXP6800
Flexible RAID and third-party OS support
Strong hardware specs vs competitors
Capable for video editing workflows
Inconsistent idle fan noise
UGOS software immaturity
Real-world transfer speed issues
10Premium
Synology DS1621+
Highly expandable hardwareHigh throughput with 10GbE and cacheStrong VM and app supportNo hardware transcoding for 4KConfusing cache setup guidanceConsumer NVMe cache reliability risk
Synology DS1621+
Highly expandable hardware
High throughput with 10GbE and cache
Strong VM and app support
No hardware transcoding for 4K
Confusing cache setup guidance
Consumer NVMe cache reliability risk
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19Mid
Ugreen DXP8800 Plus
Third-party OS freedomStrong hardware for the priceAmple RAM and NVMe expansionSecond NVMe slot runs at reduced speedNo full ECC memory supportUGOS software rough edges
Ugreen DXP8800 Plus
Third-party OS freedom
Strong hardware for the price
Ample RAM and NVMe expansion
Second NVMe slot runs at reduced speed
No full ECC memory support
UGOS software rough edges

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Hardware value stands out as the biggest strength. Multiple users directly compare the DXP8800 Plus favorably to Synology and QNAP, citing the i5 CPU, 10GbE, and RAM/NVMe upgrade headroom as far ahead of competitors at similar prices. Several backers who owned older Synology or QNAP units switched specifically because of stronger, more modern hardware. At price points near $899-1369, buyers repeatedly described it as 'competitive,' 'fair,' or a 'beast' once upgraded with RAM and NVMe cache drives.

Third-party OS support is treated as the real selling point over UGOS. Numerous commenters plan to or already run TrueNAS Scale or Unraid instead of the stock software, citing UGOS as immature, buggy, or lacking features like jumbo frames and MFA. Because the hardware warranty reportedly remains intact even with a swapped OS, backers feel free to bypass UGOS entirely. Some report smooth results with TrueNAS or Unraid after initial setup, calling the combination 'perfect and quiet' or 'epic.'

Hardware quirks and regional restrictions temper enthusiasm. Several users flagged that the second M.2 NVMe slot runs at reduced PCIe lanes (as low as x1 or gen3 speeds), limiting caching performance despite fast drives installed. Others noted outdated USB 2.0 ports, inconsistent RAM compatibility outside stock specs, and only on-die ECC rather than full ECC. Availability complaints were common too, with buyers in Australia and outside the US/Germany unable to purchase through official channels.

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