A new product joins the ranks of Synology and of course mariushosting couldn’t pass on the opportunity to let you know about it. The DS725+ comes with the same AMD Ryzen R1600 CPU with a 2-core 2.6 (base) / 3.1 (turbo) GHz CPU Frequency that you have already seen in the previous DS723+ model. In this model, you don’t have the option to install the 10GbE module in the back like the previous DS723+ model. The default installed memory is only 4GB, and it’s expandable up to 32GB.
There is support for M.2 2280 NVMe SSDs, but only with PCIe 3.0 – M.2 slots on the DS725+ are limited to PCIe 3.0, NOT PCIe 4.0. This means it can handle NVMe M.2 2280 SSDs designed for PCIe 3.0, and while PCIe 4.0 SSDs may work in backward compatibility mode, they will operate at PCIe 3.0 speeds (up to ~3,900 MB/s theoretical maximum). PCIe 3.0 was released in November 2010, making it about 14.7 years old as of June 2025. There is NO option to install a 10GbE module in the back like was the case for the DS723+.
If you want to move your current non-Synology disks from, for example, the DS723+ into the DS725+, you will not be stressed with disk incompatibility messages and everything will work smoothly. However, if you decide to put in new disks that are not from an older NAS, you will be asked to buy Synology disks because disks from other brands are not supported.
Note: How much does the Synology DS725+ cost? The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the new DS725+ is $430 or 399 EUR.
Note: When will the Synology DS725+ become available? According to the official press release, Synology DS725+ is now available through Synology’s solution partners and channel networks.
Note: What does DS stand for? DS means DiskStation.
Note: How long is the warranty for the DS725+? 3 Years. And 5 Years if you buy the Extended Warranty Plus plan.
Note: What it is I wish would be implemented on future DiskStation? PCIe 4 Expansion instead of PCIe 3 for M.2 2280 SSDs. PCIe 3 is already considered outdated.
Note: M.2 2280 NVME SSDs can be used with DSM 7.2 as storage to create storage pools only with some models.
Note: Can I run Docker on DS725+? The DS725+ is 100% suitable for Docker.
This post was updated on Saturday / June 21st, 2025 at 2:36 AM