10-10-2025, 04:13 PM
Thanks for the message. For your budget and use case — photo editing, cloud-style storage, and remote access — the UGREEN DH4300 Plus is probably the better option right now. It’s quieter, runs cooler, and offers solid performance for editing photos directly over the network if you’re using a good router or wired connection.
The DXP4800 Plus is more powerful overall and has room to grow, but it’s likely to push you past $500 once you add drives. Both use the same OS (UGOS Pro), which supports remote access, mobile apps, and cloud sync without subscription fees.
If you prefer something more established, a used Synology DS923+ or QNAP TS-464 are strong alternatives that offer better long-term software support and wider app compatibility, though usually at a slightly higher cost.
For your setup, I’d suggest:
• Go with the DH4300 Plus if you want simplicity and quiet operation.
• Add SSDs for your active photo projects and HDDs for long-term storage.
• Enable UGREEN Cloud or Tailscale for secure remote access.
The DXP4800 Plus is more powerful overall and has room to grow, but it’s likely to push you past $500 once you add drives. Both use the same OS (UGOS Pro), which supports remote access, mobile apps, and cloud sync without subscription fees.
If you prefer something more established, a used Synology DS923+ or QNAP TS-464 are strong alternatives that offer better long-term software support and wider app compatibility, though usually at a slightly higher cost.
For your setup, I’d suggest:
• Go with the DH4300 Plus if you want simplicity and quiet operation.
• Add SSDs for your active photo projects and HDDs for long-term storage.
• Enable UGREEN Cloud or Tailscale for secure remote access.