UGREEN DH4300 Plus vs DXP4800 Plus

Choose the UGREEN DH4300 Plus for household files, photo backup and light compatible containers when its fixed memory and 2.5GbE connection meet your needs. Choose the UGREEN DXP4800 Plus when you need virtual machines, expandable memory, M.2 SSD storage or a 10GbE connection. Both have four SATA bays: with the same disks and RAID layout, the upgrade buys different computing and connectivity resources, not more HDD capacity (UGREEN's model comparison).

For household backup with a smaller drive plan, also consider the two-bay UGREEN NASync DXP2800 in Quick picks below.

Quick picks

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Family backup, shared folders and direct-play media

Compared model or alternative

DH4300 Plus

Reason to choose it

Four SATA bays and Docker support without paying for expansion you will not use

Virtual machines, growing application workloads or SSD storage

Compared model or alternative

DXP4800 Plus

Reason to choose it

Expandable RAM, M.2 slots and the Intel platform

Large transfers to a suitably equipped workstation

Compared model or alternative

DXP4800 Plus

Reason to choose it

A 10GbE port, provided the rest of the connection supports it

Household backup and shared files when two SATA bays suffice

Compared model or alternative

Also consider: DXP2800

Reason to choose it

Intel N100, expandable DDR5, M.2 slots and 2.5GbE in a smaller diskless NAS

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Your job	Compared model or alternative	Reason to choose it
Family backup, shared folders and direct-play media	DH4300 Plus	Four SATA bays and Docker support without paying for expansion you will not use
Virtual machines, growing application workloads or SSD storage	DXP4800 Plus	Expandable RAM, M.2 slots and the Intel platform
Large transfers to a suitably equipped workstation	DXP4800 Plus	A 10GbE port, provided the rest of the connection supports it
Household backup and shared files when two SATA bays suffice	Also consider: DXP2800	Intel N100, expandable DDR5, M.2 slots and 2.5GbE in a smaller diskless NAS

Your job	Compared model or alternative	Reason to choose it
Family backup, shared folders and direct-play media	DH4300 Plus	Four SATA bays and Docker support without paying for expansion you will not use
Virtual machines, growing application workloads or SSD storage	DXP4800 Plus	Expandable RAM, M.2 slots and the Intel platform
Large transfers to a suitably equipped workstation	DXP4800 Plus	A 10GbE port, provided the rest of the connection supports it
Household backup and shared files when two SATA bays suffice	Also consider: DXP2800	Intel N100, expandable DDR5, M.2 slots and 2.5GbE in a smaller diskless NAS

For the compared four-bay models, our buying rule is: choose the DH when it satisfies every documented requirement and its complete basket costs less; step up for a named resource you need.

The UGREEN NASync DXP2800 is an alternative for household backup and shared files when its smaller drive layout meets your needs. It has an Intel N100, 8GB DDR5 expandable to 16GB, two SATA bays, two M.2 NVMe slots for SSD caching or a separate SSD pool, and one 2.5GbE port. Storage drives are bought separately.

The DXP2800 cannot hold the four HDDs in the matched basket below and has no 10GbE port. Its M.2 slots do not turn it into a four-SATA-bay enclosure. Keep the DH4300 Plus or DXP4800 Plus on your shortlist if that HDD layout is a requirement, and check the DXP2800's own exact-drive compatibility results before ordering it. The capacity worksheet below continues to compare only the two named four-bay models.

Hardware comparison: what changes between DH and DXP?

The DH4300 Plus page supplies the specifications below, including an embedded comparison column explicitly labeled DXP4800 Plus.

Best for household backup: UGREEN DH4300 Plus

Among the compared four-bay enclosures, the DH4300 Plus is our default recommendation for a storage-first household. UGREEN documents automatic photo backup, family file sharing, four SATA bays and Docker support. Its important limits are fixed 8GB memory, no M.2 slots and no virtual machines; accepting those limits at purchase is the decision that matters.

For Plex or Jellyfin, UGREEN recommends planning around direct playback. It explicitly says this model lacks Intel Quick Sync and warns that codec conversion, subtitle burn-in, available bandwidth and simultaneous streams affect performance. Choose it when your playback devices can handle your files; do not buy it on a promise of demanding remote transcoding.

The official package description includes the NAS, power adapter, Ethernet cable, screws, screwdriver and manual. Order the data disks separately. Check the DH4300 Plus configuration at UGREEN.

Best for applications and expansion: UGREEN DXP4800 Plus

Buy the DXP4800 Plus when you can name the extra resource your workload needs: virtual machines, memory expansion, M.2 SSD storage or 10GbE. UGREEN specifies the Pentium Gold 8505, 8GB DDR5 expandable to 64GB, two M.2 NVMe slots and separate 10GbE and 2.5GbE ports.

The SSD slots can serve caching or SSD storage. Decide which role you need before shopping, and budget for an independent backup alongside it. For applications, write down where persistent data, configuration and backups will live before installing containers.

Start with the supplied memory unless your requirements justify more. Check the complete module or SSD part number against UGREEN's compatibility list; DDR generation or physical fit alone does not verify a component. No aftermarket memory or SSD kit is assumed in our order.

Check the DXP4800 Plus configuration at UGREEN.

Choose the cheaper tier unless this worksheet says otherwise

List each application, its supported CPU architecture, memory requirement and storage requirement. UGREEN says the DH's ARM processor suits lightweight compatible containers and identifies broader x86 compatibility as a reason to choose DXP. A Docker checkbox does not verify your particular image.

For media, check whether your actual client can play the codec and subtitles directly. UGREEN describes the DXP4800 Plus as an option for hardware-assisted transcoding, but we have no measured stream count for either model.

• Yes: Choose DXP4800 Plus if virtual machines are required
• Yes: Choose DXP4800 Plus if you need expandable memory or M.2 storage
• Yes: Choose DXP4800 Plus if your planned wired connection needs 10GbE
• Partly: Docker alone: DH4300 Plus supports it; verify the application's ARM image and resource needs
• Partly: Household backup and direct playback: DH4300 Plus is our starting choice

Same capacity, same drive order

Our matched basket uses four WD Red Plus 8TB WD80EFPX drives in either enclosure. WD's selected-model specifications identify an 8TB, 3.5-inch SATA CMR NAS drive with 256MB cache. Match WD80EFPX on every drive; the family name and capacity alone are insufficient.

These are calculated decimal capacities, using the drive's nominal size, UGREEN's supported layouts and WD's RAID definitions. Formatting and system overhead reduce available space.

For the matched RAID 5 build, order one chosen enclosure and four individual WD80EFPX drives. Choose RAID 6 instead if its extra failure tolerance matters more than capacity. Add the same backup equipment to both baskets before comparing totals.

After a RAID 5 member fails, its one-drive failure tolerance is used up until redundancy is restored. Keep the independent backup current before rebuilding.

Check the exact WD80EFPX specifications at WD. For other capacities, use our NAS hard-drive guide.

Count the complete network path

Write down NAS → switch → computer adapter → computer storage. Our inference from the port specifications is straightforward: the DXP's 10GbE port is useful only when the path and workload can use it. Include the switch port, workstation adapter and suitable cabling in that basket; a faster NAS port alone does not upgrade the connection.

Keep the DH if its 2.5GbE port meets the job. Choose the DXP for the faster path or its application resources, and treat port rates as link capabilities, not measured file-copy speeds. Do not budget around adding the DXP's two Ethernet port rates together. Our multi-gig switch guide helps with the next purchase.

Backup kit, expansion and recovery

RAID still counts as one copy of your data, as WD explains. Treat the independent backup as part of either NAS order.

For a concrete independent backup order, add one WD My Book 26TB, WDBBGB0260HBK-NESN, plus access to a supported backup computer. WD lists the 26TB model with a USB-A cable, AC adapter, exFAT formatting and Windows/macOS compatibility. Our proposed workflow is a plain-file copy through that computer, followed by opening the copied files with the NAS disconnected. This avoids assuming direct-USB certification or proprietary backup-package portability.

Size the destination for selected files, growth and retained older copies. A 26TB label does not guarantee room for a completely full 24TB pool plus extensive history. Reduce the protected selection or choose a larger independent destination when the retention plan will not fit. Microsoft documents Robocopy's source/destination copying and mirror options; avoid mirroring deletions if recovering deleted files is the goal.

For staged growth, UGREEN specifically documents Basic → RAID 1 → RAID 5 on the DH4300 Plus. It says JBOD and RAID 0 cannot migrate to RAID 5. Back up before migration or rebuilding. That within-model path does not establish a supported disk transplant into the DXP; plan a verified file copy or restore and obtain exact migration instructions first.

1. 1

   Confirm the disk basket

   Match the enclosure and each complete HDD part number against the maker's compatibility results.

2. 2

   Create the independent copy

   Connect the backup drive to the supported computer and copy the selected NAS files using your chosen retention plan.

3. 3

   Prove recovery

   Disconnect the NAS and open sample backup files on the computer; keep an additional copy elsewhere for irreplaceable data.

4. 4

   Expand after verification

   Back up first and follow the documented migration path for your exact enclosure.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: identify the actual bundle

Compare the complete basket: enclosure, identical disks, independent backup and any required network equipment. A sale label does not change the requirements above.

The DH product page separately offers UPS2000 and UPS3000 bundles. Its standalone package already includes a power adapter; backup power and another copy of your files are separate purchasing decisions. Confirm region, condition and the exact included items. Both enclosures are diskless, regardless of maximum-capacity headlines.

How we choose

We matched manufacturer-documented requirements to household backup, applications and networking, then held the HDD basket constant. Sources checked November 2, 2026 include UGREEN's US DH product page and embedded DXP comparison, its compatibility guidance, WD's exact-model specifications and Microsoft's copy-tool documentation. The comparison reflects those documents; transfer and transcoding performance have not been independently measured.

The DXP2800 alternative fits the household-backup job only when two SATA bays meet the storage plan; it is not a replacement for the four-drive configuration compared here.

The accessible official evidence did not establish drive-model certification or automatic migration between these enclosures. Confirm those points before ordering for an existing array. For broader choices, see best NAS for home.

Verdict

Buy the DH4300 Plus when household backup and compatible lightweight applications cover your needs. Buy the DXP4800 Plus for a documented need for virtual machines, expandable memory, M.2 storage or 10GbE. Keep the drive capacity and independent backup equivalent, then choose the complete order that meets your requirements.

For household backup and shared files when two SATA bays suffice, also consider the UGREEN NASync DXP2800. Allow for its smaller HDD layout and 2.5GbE connection, buy compatible drives separately and keep an independent backup. The four-drive capacity calculations above do not apply to this alternative.