When I tested the DXP4800 Plus two years ago, I called it an unmatched value. It’s still a great choice in 2026, but if you’re looking to get a new 4-bay NAS, UGREEN has a new variant dubbed the DXP4800 Pro. It has the same design, similar features as the DXP4800 Plus, and you get the same connectivity: 10 Gigabit Ethernet alongside a 2.5 Gigabit port.
The key difference is that the DXP4800 Pro is powered by the 6-core Intel Core i3-1315U. This platform handles multi-core workloads better, has AV1 hardware decode, and does a better job with hardware transcodes. Other than that, the NAS has two M.2 slots, accommodates up to 96GB of DDR5 RAM (it comes with 8GB installed), and you get the usual assortment of USB ports.
The DXP4800 Pro doesn’t cost much more than other 4-bay NAS models
Basically, the DXP4800 Pro is a mid-cycle refresh of the DXP4800 Plus. You’re not getting generational gains in any area, and the pricing reflects that. UGREEN is still selling the DXP4800 Plus at $656, and the DXP4800 Pro costs $719 as of writing, a $63 increase.
To put things into context, the DiskStation DS925+ is available for $629, but you don’t get 10GbE connectivity. Having used the DS925+ extensively, I can state with some confidence that the DXP4800 Pro is a better choice if you want the best hardware in this category, and while the software isn’t quite as good, you can always roll your own — UGREEN lets you install TrueNAS or any other platform without any issues.
The DXP4800 Pro has a durable design and all the features you need
The DXP4800 Pro looks identical to the Plus model; UGREEN didn’t change the design at all, and that’s a good thing. You get a metal unibody chassis that’s built to last, four drive bays, SD card reader, USB-C, and USB-A connectivity at the front. It’s easy to install 3.5-inch HDDs into the NAS thanks to the toolless design, and the hardware looks elegant. It has good ventilation as well thanks to the rear-mounted fan, and there’s a dust filter.
The rear of the NAS houses all the connectivity options. You get a 10 Gigabit Ethernet port alongside a 2.5GbE port, and there’s HDMI 2.0 out, USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 and USB-A 2.0 ports. Basically, you get all the ports you’ll need, and the inclusion of 10GbE connectivity — just like the DXP4800 Plus — makes it future-proof.
You’ll find the M.2 slots on the bottom of the unit, and it’s easy to install SSDs if you want to augment mechanical drives with faster storage. The SO-DIMM slots are next to the storage, and you get an 8GB DDR5 module installed out of the box. What’s interesting about the DXP4800 Pro is that you can install a total of 96GB of memory, and you get slightly higher memory bandwidth (5600MT/s) out of the box. While 96GB will be overkill, I’d suggest installing another 8GB module in there if you need additional memory headroom.
On that note, the NAS consumes a little more power than the Plus model. I noticed idle power draw of 26W, going up to 60W when drives are active. Most NAS models in this category usually come with a 120W power brick, but the DXP4800 Pro has 150W, and it’s clear that it has a higher power threshold. It isn’t a big deal, but as a device that’s meant to run 24/7, I wanted to highlight it.
This is the best 4-bay NAS you can buy in 2026
Coming to everyday use, the DXP4800 Pro is without a doubt one of the best 4-bay Plex NAS servers around. It handles hardware transcodes without any issues, and where I noticed a difference against the Plus model is that it has a higher headroom with transcodes in general. If you have an extensive 4K media library and need a 4-bay model that excels at hardware transcoding and includes AV1 decode, the DXP4800 Pro is the one to get.
While UGREEN’s software efforts are getting better, you still don’t get the same number of pre-installed utilities as other major NAS models. Don’t get me wrong; the web interface is clean and fluid, and you get the essentials — file management, data storage and organization, sync with public cloud storage platforms, and native music/video utilities. There’s no built-in Plex client (Jellyfin is available), but as you have Docker, you can easily install Plex or any other media utility you need.
I slotted in four 6TB IronWolf drives and two 1TB Gen 4 SSDs into the DXP4800 Pro, and after a month of use, I didn’t notice any problems. I used a half-dozen UGREEN NAS models in the last three years and didn’t see any hardware issues in that time, so long-term reliability isn’t something you need to worry about. The NAS handled transfers just as admirably as other 10GbE models I have on hand, saturating the limits of the mechanical drives and maxing out the SSDs while transferring data over a 10GbE switch to another NAS.
Ultimately, the DXP4800 Pro gives you a little better headroom. It is identical to the Plus model in many ways, but it’s slightly faster, and you get a few extras, including AV1. Considering the minor increase in cost over the DXP4800 Plus, I’d suggest getting the Pro model if you need a new 4-bay NAS in 2026. The advantages may not seem like a lot right now, but they will add up over time.
The DXP4800 Pro has a durable design, 10GbE connectivity, M.2 slots, faster memory, and all the software extensibility you need. If you need a new NAS or are looking to buy a local storage server in 2026, this is the one I’d suggest.