NEW x25 Synology model lineup

NEW x25 Synology model lineup
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NOTE: This article will contain upcoming new information on some popular devices (and the rest of the hardware) that Synology will release by the end of the year and well into 2025.

Time sure flies fast, and considering that we are already in May of 2024, it is only a matter of time before the new upcoming device with an x25 model number will start to show up.

At the moment there is not a single device that has the x25 mark, and most of the two and four-bay models have been refreshed in 2023, in the following year we can expect some six and/or eight-bay models to show up, as well as some rack models that are in high demand.

Will we see the new RS1225 it is hard to tell (not likely by the looks of it at the moment), but if there will be a new model, we will sure have it for review as well as any other interesting new or refreshed device.

For now, let's wait and see, and this article will be updated as new information starts to come to light.


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UPDATE: 12/3/25 - New x25 models have been spotted by what looks like a Synology event and presentation.

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New upcoming x25 models, RAM, and disks (source ChipHell.com)

What we can see are the following new models:

  • RS2825RP+ (AMD V1780B, 10GbE)
  • DS1825xs+ (AMD V1780B, 10GbE)
  • DS1825+ (AMD V1500B, 2x 2.5GbE)
  • DS1525+ (AMD V1500B, 2x 2.5GbE)
  • DS925+ (AMD V1500B, 2x 2.5GbE)
  • DS725+ (AMD R1600, 1x 2.5GbE)
  • DS425+ (Intel J4125, 1x 2.5GbE)
  • DS225+ (Intel J4125, 1x 2.5GbE)
  • DS625slim (Intel J4125, 1x 2.5GbE)

These models will be compatible only with Synology branded drives (unlike the previous generations where only XS+ or better were locked into that policy), and that is the expected trend.

Some models have had their CPUs changed compared to the previous generation but for the most part, there is no major change happening. The biggest (finally!) change is the LAN speed, that is now 2.5G accross the board. We can expect a bump in RAM as well (in some cases double or more), and that will do it for the most part.

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For all the home/enthusiasts users our there, we can see that several units will retain the Intel QuickSync capable CPU for those video transcoding tasks.

Alongside the refreshed DS models, there are a pair of expansion units coming as well.

  • RX1225RP, a new 12-bay expansion unit compatible with the rack x25 models
  • DX525 a new 5-bay desktop unit compatible with the DS x25 models

RAM modules are also getting some new models from 4 up to 32GB version, as well as the new models of NVMe, SATA SSDs, and SATA HDDs.

In terms of HDDs we will get new HAT5310 3.5" models in both 12 and 16TB versions, a new HAT5320 series in 4/8TB options, and the new HAT3320 8TB drive as well.


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UPDATE: 24/12/2024 - A whole new lineup of DataProtection devices was introduced along with a brand new ActiveProtect Manager OS

Announced already in 2023, the new DataProtection backup appliances were debuted on the 24th of December 2024.

Pre-configure hardware for backup purposes with a dedicated operating system for backup, recovery, instant restore, replication, and deduplication

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UPDATE: 12/07/2024 - Potentially new 8-bay DS1825+ refresh is upon us this year around

While no official information is available now, it looks like following the presentation of new DP models and APM, Synology might start to refresh certain DS models.

Mainly from some reddit leaks it looks like that DS1825+ could be coming out by the end of this year. If it will have the x25 mark that means that also it could arrive sometime in 2026 as well.

Speaking of DS1825+ and its refresh, this could also mean that DS1625+ might arrive as those models usually are identically specced apart from the number of bays.

Specifications are still unknown for the DS1825+ but we could see another AMD-packed NAS as its predecessor the DS1821+ just in a newer version. Considering it has been over 4 years since its refresh it could mean that maybe new expansion units will arrive as well as the last compatible one is DX517.

While the DX517 still supports X23 models, maybe that will not be the case, but pushing 8 years of support for an expansion model does seem a bit too much, even for Synology (and we know how they like to repurpose CPU architecture).

In any event, we will keep our eyes open for any new news and hands-on tests soon.


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UPDATE: 04/02/2024 - New BeeStation BST150-4T 4TB single bay model has arrived

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Considering that this article covers new models in 2024 and 2025, and while the BeeStation is not your usual DS/RS NAS, it is still worth mentioning.

Designed for people who want to store, sync, and share personal files and photos with minimal setup, BeeStation centralizes your data from phones, tablets, computers, external drives, and cloud services, allowing you to access them anywhere—without any subscription fees.