UGREEN DXP4800 Plus vs DXP4800 Pro
There is UGREEN’s DXP4800 Plus has been the most popular model so far. Now, with the release of the DXP4800 Pro, let’s look at what actually changes.
TL;DR
Everything is the same except the processor, Pro uses an Intel i3 CPU. Everything elseis same : same chassis, same ports, same drive bays.
Oh yes, the Pro supports up to 96GB RAM (vs 64GB), but that doesn’t matter as much as it sounds. Most people will never upgrade to 64GB, let alone 96GB, specially with RAM prices being what they are today.
Hardware Comparison (What Actually Matters)
Here is a side by side comparison on both the models. Hardware wise there are only 2 differences. Software wise - they both run same version of UGOS so no difference there at all , this is standard in all NASes (QNAP, Synology and Ugreen) You run the same OS so the limitations come from hardware not the software itself.
| Category | DXP4800 Plus | DXP4800 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (5 cores / 6 threads) | Intel Core i3-1315U (6 cores / 8 threads) |
| Installed RAM | 8GB DDR5 | 8GB DDR5 |
| Max RAM | 64GB | 96GB |
| System disk | 128GB SSD | 128GB SSD |
| Drive bays | 4× SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe | 4× SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe |
| Networking | 1× 10GbE + 1× 2.5GbE | 1× 10GbE + 1× 2.5GbE |
| Front I/O | USB-C + USB-A + SD | USB-C + USB-A + SD |
| Rear I/O | USB-A + USB 2.0 + HDMI | USB-A + USB 2.0 + HDMI |
The Thunderbolt Confusion
Many people assumed (including me) that the Pro model would include Thunderbolt. But it doesnt.
The only Thunderbolt models are the DXP6800 and DXP8800 (and the now-obsolete DXP480T).
For some reason, UGREEN used “T” only for the DXP480T. With namings like 'Pro' and 'Plus' ( which are similar to QNAP pro and Synology Plus) , you can not tell what features to expect from Name alone.
So how much better is i3-1315u compared to Pentium Gold 8505
So it really comes down to this - do you want an i3, or is the Pentium Gold good enough for you? The i3 is roughly 15- 20% better in certain workloads ( you can look for benchmarks online)
The price difference for the DXP4800 Pro is around $65. If you plan to run multiple virtual machines or a large number of containers, the Pro makes sense. Otherwise, the DXP4800 Plus is still a very solid option.
If you're not stressing the CPU, you won’t feel the difference.
So which one should you buy? It depends on how hard you plan to push your NAS. If you have an extra $65 and plan to run many containers, go with the Pro. If not, Plus is a great option.