UGREEN NASync Range · Available Now in UK · AI-Powered · 2026

UGREEN NAS — Complete Guide & Review

Everything about the UGREEN NAS. NASync DH2300, DXP4800 Plus, DXP480T Plus & DXP8800 Plus models compared, UGREEN NAS Docker setup, the UGREEN NAS app, UGREEN NAS download links, and a full UGREEN vs Synology NAS comparison — all for UGREEN NAS UK buyers.

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2–3 Year warranty

What Is a UGREEN NAS?

The UGREEN NAS is a Network Attached Storage device sold under the NASync brand. The range covers everything from the beginner-friendly NASync DH2300 (2-bay, £179.99) to the professional DXP8800 Plus (8-bay, 272TB, dual 10GbE) — all running UGOS Pro with AI photo management built in.

For UGREEN NAS UK buyers, this means a private cloud that replaces Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox subscriptions with a one-time purchase. No monthly fees, no data mining, and no storage limits beyond the drives you install.

272TB

Max storage (DXP8800 Plus)

4 Models

From £179.99

10GbE

High-speed networking

UGOS Pro

Built-in OS + Docker

UGREEN NAS Models Compared — Complete Range

Four UGREEN NAS models covering every use case — from beginner home storage to professional 8-bay servers. All prices include VAT. Ships direct from UGREEN UK.

Best Entry
NASync DH2300

NASync DH2300

Rockchip A72+A53 · 8-Core · 4GB LPDDR4X

£179.99£219.99

Entry 2-Bay · Your First Home Cloud

Storage

2× SATA (64TB max)

Network

1GbE LAN

Ports

USB-C + 2× USB-A

Display

4K 60Hz HDMI

  • Entry-level 2-bay NAS — perfect for beginners
  • Store up to 64TB of photos, videos & documents
  • AI photo album — auto-sorts by faces & scenes
  • Tap-to-connect via NFC for instant phone setup
  • 4K 60Hz HDMI for home cinema playback
  • No monthly fees — replace iCloud & Google Drive

Best for: Home beginners, family storage

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Most Popular
NASync DXP4800 Plus

NASync DXP4800 Plus

Intel Pentium Gold 8505 · 5-Core · 8GB DDR5

£526.99£619.99

Flagship 4-Bay · Performance Media Hub

Storage

4× SATA + 2× M.2 (144TB)

Network

10GbE + 2.5GbE

Ports

USB-C + USB-A + SD 3.0

Display

4K 60Hz HDMI

  • Intel Pentium Gold 8505 — 5-core, 4.4GHz burst
  • 8GB DDR5 expandable to 64GB
  • 10GbE + 2.5GbE dual LAN for ultra-fast transfers
  • Full Docker support — Plex, Home Assistant & more
  • AI photo album with face & scene recognition
  • RAID 0/1/5/6/10 for data protection

Best for: Media server, Docker, home lab

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Fastest
NASync DXP480T Plus

NASync DXP480T Plus

Intel Core i5-1235U · 10-Core · 8GB DDR5

£730.99£859.99

All-Flash 4-Slot · High-Speed NVMe

Storage

4× M.2 NVMe (32TB max)

Network

10GbE + Wi-Fi 6

Ports

2× Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps)

Display

8K 60Hz HDMI

  • All-flash NVMe — ultra-fast, completely silent
  • Intel Core i5-1235U — 10 cores, up to 4.4GHz
  • 10GbE + Wi-Fi 6 for wired & wireless fast access
  • 2× Thunderbolt 4 for 40Gbps direct connection
  • Compact design — perfect for creative studio
  • Ideal for 4K/8K video editing & fast file sync

Best for: Video editors, creatives, fast workflows

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Most Powerful
NASync DXP8800 Plus

NASync DXP8800 Plus

Intel Core i5-1235U · 10-Core · 8GB DDR5

£1,121.99£1,319.99

Flagship 8-Bay · Maximum Capacity

Storage

8× SATA + 2× M.2 (272TB)

Network

2× 10GbE (LAG)

Ports

2× Thunderbolt 4 + 2× USB-C

Display

8K 60Hz HDMI

  • 8 SATA bays + 2 M.2 NVMe — up to 272TB total
  • Dual 10GbE with link aggregation — 2,500MB/s
  • Intel Core i5-1235U — 10 cores, 8GB DDR5
  • 3-year warranty — best in class after-sales
  • Docker, virtual machines & enterprise RAID support
  • Scale from home lab to small business server

Best for: Professionals, SMBs, large media libraries

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All prices include UK VAT. Drives not included — purchase separately. Ships direct from UGREEN UK store.

UGREEN NAS Key Features

What makes the UGREEN NAS different from Synology, QNAP, and every other NAS on the market.

AI-Powered Photo Management

All UGREEN NASync models include an AI photo album that automatically organises photos by faces, scenes, and locations. Smart tagging, duplicate removal, and searchable albums — all processed locally on your own hardware with no cloud dependency.

Up to 272TB Storage

The flagship DXP8800 Plus holds 8 SATA drives plus 2 M.2 NVMe slots — up to 272TB total. The DXP4800 Plus supports 144TB across 4 SATA + 2 NVMe. All DXP models support RAID 0/1/5/6/10. Use NAS-grade drives (Seagate IronWolf, WD Red Plus) for best reliability.

High-Speed 10GbE Networking

The DXP8800 Plus features dual 10GbE for link-aggregated speeds up to 2,500 MB/s. DXP4800 Plus has 10GbE + 2.5GbE. DXP480T Plus combines 10GbE with Wi-Fi 6 and 2× Thunderbolt 4 ports for 40Gbps direct-attach speeds.

Military-Grade Privacy

All data stays on your hardware. AES-256 encryption, local-only AI processing, real-time antivirus scanning, and no third-party cloud dependency. Your files, your rules.

Full Docker Support (DXP)

DXP series models run any Docker container: Plex, Home Assistant, Nextcloud, Pi-hole, Jellyfin, Immich, and hundreds more. With up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and Intel processors, handle 20+ containers simultaneously. (DH2300 does not support Docker.)

4K / 8K Media Hub

DXP480T Plus and DXP8800 Plus feature 8K HDMI output for direct media playback. DXP4800 Plus and DH2300 support 4K 60Hz. All Intel DXP models handle hardware transcoding for multiple simultaneous 4K Plex or Jellyfin streams.

UGREEN NAS Docker — Containers You Can Run

UGREEN NAS Docker support means you can self-host almost any app. Here are the most popular Docker containers for the UGREEN NASync DXP series (DXP4800 Plus, DXP480T Plus, DXP8800 Plus).

Media

Plex Media Server

Stream your media library to any device. Hardware transcoding via Intel Arc GPU handles multiple 4K streams.

Setup: Easy
Smart Home

Home Assistant

Control your entire smart home from the NAS. Runs 24/7 with minimal resource usage alongside other containers.

Setup: Medium
Cloud

Nextcloud

Self-hosted cloud storage with office suite, calendar, and contacts. Full Google Drive/Dropbox replacement.

Setup: Easy
Network

Pi-hole

Network-wide ad blocking for every device on your home network. Set it once, forget it forever.

Setup: Easy
Media

Jellyfin

Free, open-source Plex alternative. No subscription required. Full hardware transcoding support on UGREEN NAS.

Setup: Easy
Management

Portainer

Visual Docker management dashboard. Deploy, monitor, and manage all your containers from a web interface.

Setup: Easy
Photos

Immich

Self-hosted Google Photos replacement with AI face recognition, map view, and automatic mobile backup.

Setup: Medium
Security

Vaultwarden

Self-hosted Bitwarden password manager. Keep all your passwords on your own hardware, synced across devices.

Setup: Easy

Docker on UGREEN NAS — Quick Start

The UGREEN NAS runs Docker natively through UGOS Pro. You can install containers via the built-in app store (one-click installs for popular apps) or deploy custom containers via the Docker CLI over SSH. With up to 64GB DDR5 RAM and Intel i5-1235U processors, the DXP8800 Plus can comfortably run 20+ containers simultaneously.

Pro tip: Use Portainer as your first Docker install — it gives you a visual web dashboard to manage all other containers. Then add Plex or Jellyfin for media, Immich for photos, and Home Assistant for smart home automation.

UGREEN vs Synology NAS — Full Comparison

How does the UGREEN NAS stack up against the industry-standard Synology? We compare the UGREEN NASync DXP range against the Synology DS923+ and DS1621+ (comparable categories).

FeatureUGREEN NASyncSynology DS1621+
CPUIntel i5-1235U (10 cores, DXP)AMD Ryzen V1780B (8 cores)
RAMUp to 64GB DDR5 (expandable)Up to 32GB DDR4 ECC
AI FeaturesAI photo album (all models)Basic AI (Synology Photos)
Network2× 10GbE + 2× Thunderbolt 42× 10GbE (no TB4)
Max Storage272TB (8 SATA + 2 NVMe)108TB (6 SATA)
HDMI Output8K HDMI 2.1No HDMI
Software MaturityUGOS (new, growing)DSM (20+ years, mature)
Package EcosystemDocker + growing app storeHuge package center + Docker
Community / GuidesGrowing fast (Reddit, forums)Massive established community
Price (comparable)From £179.99 (DH2300)From £1,200+ (DS1621+)

Choose UGREEN NAS If…

  • You want the best hardware per pound
  • You plan to run Docker containers heavily
  • You need Thunderbolt 4 for fast direct access
  • AI features (photo tagging, OCR) matter to you
  • You want 10GbE and 8K HDMI out of the box
  • You're a content creator or tech enthusiast

Choose Synology If…

  • You want the most mature, battle-tested software
  • You need a huge app/package ecosystem
  • Enterprise-grade backup tools are essential
  • You prefer a massive community for support
  • You want set-and-forget simplicity
  • You don't need AI or Thunderbolt features

UGREEN NAS Review — Our Verdict

SmartGear Rating
4.8 / 5

The UGREEN NASync range offers compelling hardware value across every price point. The DH2300 at just £179.99 is an outstanding entry-level NAS for families wanting to escape cloud subscription fees. For home lab users and media enthusiasts, the DXP4800 Plus at £526.99 delivers Intel performance, 10GbE networking, and full Docker support at a price that beats comparable Synology models.

Creative professionals should look at the DXP480T Plus (£730.99) for its silent all-flash NVMe storage and Thunderbolt 4, while the flagship DXP8800 Plus (£1,121.99) is arguably the best value 8-bay NAS available — dual 10GbE, 272TB max, 3-year warranty, and Intel Core i5 muscle.

For UK buyers: all models are available now directly from UGREEN UK at nas-uk.ugreen.com with UK VAT included and fast delivery. We recommend the DXP4800 Plus (£526.99) as the sweet spot for most users wanting a capable media server and Docker host.

Shop UGREEN NAS from £179.99

Prices include UK VAT · Ships direct from UGREEN UK · 2–3 year warranty

UGREEN NAS FAQs

Common questions about the UGREEN NAS, Docker, the UGREEN NAS app, and UK availability.

What is a UGREEN NAS?
A UGREEN NAS (Network Attached Storage) is a personal cloud server made by UGREEN under the NASync brand. It connects to your home network and lets you store, access, and share files from any device — without paying monthly cloud subscription fees. The current UGREEN NASync lineup available in the UK includes the DH2300 (2-bay entry, from £179.99), DXP4800 Plus (4-bay flagship, £526.99), DXP480T Plus (all-flash NVMe, £730.99), and DXP8800 Plus (8-bay professional, £1,121.99). All models run UGOS Pro with AI photo album support. DXP series models support Docker for running apps like Plex, Home Assistant, and Nextcloud.
Does the UGREEN NAS support Docker?
Yes, UGREEN DXP series NAS devices fully support Docker containers. You can install and run Docker containers through the UGOS Pro interface or via SSH. Popular containers include Plex Media Server, Home Assistant, Nextcloud, Pi-hole, Jellyfin, Portainer, and many more. Important: the entry-level DH2300 does not support Docker or virtual machines — for Docker support, choose the DXP4800 Plus (from £526.99) or above. The DXP8800 Plus with dual 10GbE and expandable 64GB DDR5 RAM handles 20+ containers simultaneously.
Where can I download UGREEN NAS software?
UGREEN NAS software can be downloaded from the official UGREEN NAS download page at nas.ugreen.com. This includes: UGOS firmware updates for your NAS, the UGREEN NAS mobile app (iOS and Android) for remote access, and the UGREEN NAS desktop client for Windows and macOS. The mobile app lets you access files, manage backups, and control your NAS remotely. Always download from the official UGREEN site to ensure security.
Is the UGREEN NAS available in the UK?
Yes, the full UGREEN NASync range is available to buy now in the UK. Purchase directly from the official UGREEN NAS UK store at nas-uk.ugreen.com. Prices start at £179.99 for the NASync DH2300 (2-bay entry), with the DXP4800 Plus at £526.99, DXP480T Plus (all-flash NVMe) at £730.99, and the flagship DXP8800 Plus at £1,121.99. All models ship with UK VAT included and come with a 2–3 year warranty. SmartGear Outlet is an authorised UGREEN partner in the UK — we stock UGREEN chargers, cables, and accessories that pair perfectly with any UGREEN NAS.
UGREEN NAS vs Synology — which is better?
It depends on your priorities. UGREEN NASync DXP models win on hardware value: Intel processors, up to 64GB DDR5 RAM, 10GbE networking, and Thunderbolt 4 — often at lower prices than comparable Synology units. The entry DH2300 at £179.99 undercuts most Synology entry models. Synology wins on software maturity: DSM has been refined for 20+ years with a massive package ecosystem. For Docker power users and content creators, UGREEN NAS offers better hardware value. For set-and-forget home NAS with maximum software reliability, Synology remains a solid choice.
What is the UGREEN NAS app?
The UGREEN NAS app is available for iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. It provides remote access to your NAS files from anywhere, automatic photo/video backup from your phone, file sharing with links and permissions, real-time NAS monitoring (CPU, RAM, storage), and Docker container management. The app connects via UGREEN's relay servers for remote access (with end-to-end encryption) or directly over your local network for maximum speed. It's free to download from the App Store, Google Play, or nas.ugreen.com.
What hard drives work with the UGREEN NAS?
UGREEN NAS devices support 3.5" and 2.5" SATA hard drives. Recommended NAS-grade drives include Seagate IronWolf (best value), Western Digital Red Plus (best reliability), and Toshiba N300 (best for large capacities). The DXP4800 Plus and DXP8800 Plus also have M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching. The DXP480T Plus uses only M.2 NVMe SSDs — no SATA bays. Max storage: DH2300 up to 64TB, DXP4800 Plus up to 144TB, DXP8800 Plus up to 272TB. Always check the official UGREEN compatibility list at nas-uk.ugreen.com/pages/compatibility before purchasing drives.
Can the UGREEN NAS run Plex?
Yes, UGREEN DXP NAS models are excellent for Plex. The DXP4800 Plus and DXP8800 Plus feature Intel processors with hardware transcoding for multiple simultaneous 4K streams. Install Plex via Docker on any DXP model. The DXP8800 Plus with dual 10GbE and up to 272TB storage is one of the most capable Plex servers in a consumer NAS. Jellyfin and Emby are also supported as free alternatives. Note: the DH2300 entry model does not support Docker — choose DXP4800 Plus or above for a Plex server.

Build Your Private Cloud with UGREEN NAS

Kill your cloud subscriptions. The UGREEN NASync range gives you up to 272TB of private, AI-powered storage with no monthly fees — ever. Shop now from £179.99 with UK VAT included.

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