Synology DS925+ vs DS923+ – Should You Upgrade? Full Comparison!

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Synology has officially listed the DS925+, and it's dropping on May 7th, 2025. In this video, we break down everything you need to know — specs, CPU changes, upgrade paths, and whether it's really worth switching from the DS923+. 💬 Is the DS925+ worth it over the DS923+? Or should you wait for Synology's next big move? Let's compare specs, performance, upgrade limitations, and long-term support. 🔧 Key Highlights: New AMD V1500B CPU (Quad-Core, 8 Threads) Still using DDR4 ECC memory (up to 32GB) Lost 10GbE upgrade option Gained dual 2.5GbE ports Same price as DS923+ USB-based expansion (DX525) now supported 📦 Full CPU Benchmarks, PCIe lane info, and feature breakdown inside! 🛒 Affiliate Products Featured in This Video (Support the channel by using these links below) • Nano KVM Adapter (Light Version) https://nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/6aoMf6EupAs&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Nano+KVM+Adapter+Light&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20 • Synology DS923+ NAS https://nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/6aoMf6EupAs&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Synology+DS923%2B&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20 • Synology DX517 Expansion Unit https://nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/6aoMf6EupAs&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Synology+DX517&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20 • 10GbE USB Adapter (Sabrent, QNAP, UGREEN) https://nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/6aoMf6EupAs&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=10GbE+USB+adapter&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20 • NVMe SSDs for Synology NAS (Samsung 970 EVO Plus, WD SN770, etc) https://nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/6aoMf6EupAs&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=nvme+ssd+for+nas&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20 • DDR4 ECC Memory (Synology-Compatible 4GB/8GB/16GB/32GB) https://nascompares.com/link.php?ref=https://youtu.be/6aoMf6EupAs&u=https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ddr4+ecc+memory+synology&linkCode=ll2&tag=dbite_yt-20 🔹Chapters (Timestamps): 00:00 – Intro & DS925+ Launch Info 00:34 – DS923+ vs DS925+ Overview 01:08 – New CPU vs Old CPU (Core/Thread Changes) 01:40 – Real-World Performance: Drive, Office, VMs 02:18 – CPU Comparison & Benchmark Details 02:55 – No GPU / No Hardware Transcoding 03:30 – PCIe Lanes & Bandwidth Explained 04:06 – Real-World Impact of More PCIe Lanes 04:38 – Memory (Still DDR4 ECC) 05:06 – Expansion: USB vs eSATA Concerns 05:40 – USB & NVMe Limitations 06:20 – Synology Support Cycle & Longevity 06:53 – Who Should Buy DS925+ 07:29 – Network Speed Workarounds (Link Aggregation, USB Dongles) 08:00 – Final Thoughts: Upgrade or Wait?