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I reviewed the Ugreen NASync DH4300 Plus at the start of the month and came away surprisingly impressed with it, so much so, I have continued to use it, primarily as a backup for photos and backing up cloud drives such as OneDrive and Google Drive.
Ugreen has already announced that they are launching a two-bay version of this called the NASync DH2300, but it will be officially launched on the 25th of October.
There isn’t much to write about this launch; it is very similar to the NASync DH4300 Plus, but with two bays and a 1GbE LAN port instead of 2.5GbE, and obviously at a lower price point. Perhaps the biggest difference is the lack of Docker support.
It will likely be one of the best budget options for anyone looking for a NAS, arguably better than the TerraMaster F2-212.
While I think the TerraMaster F2-212 is excellent, it has an RRP of £230 and is currently available on Amazon for £172.49.
The DH2300 will be available at €209.99 in the EU and £169.99 in the UK, and that’s before discounts. At the time of writing, Ugreen had already knocked 10% off, with it listed at a bargain price of £152.99.
NAS Comparison: Ugreen DH2300 vs TerraMaster F2-212
Core Specifications
| Specification | Ugreen DH2300 | TerraMaster F2-212 | Winner |
| Model | DH2300 | F2-212 | – |
| Processor | Rockchip RK3576 | Realtek RTD1619B | DH2300 ✓ |
| CPU Cores/Speed | 8-Core @ 2.2GHz | 4-Core @ 1.7GHz | DH2300 ✓ |
| RAM | 4GB LPDDR4X | 1GB DDR4 (non-upgradable) | DH2300 ✓ |
| RAM Upgradeable | No | No | Tie |
| System Storage | 32GB eMMC | Not specified (likely 4-8GB) | DH2300 ✓ |
| Operating System | UGOS Pro | TOS 5 | – |
Storage Configuration
| Specification | Ugreen DH2300 | TerraMaster F2-212 | Winner |
| Drive Bays | 2x SATA | 2x SATA | Tie |
| Max Capacity | 60TB (2x 30TB) | ~40TB typical* | DH2300 ✓ |
| Drive Support | SATA only | 3.5″ & 2.5″ SATA HDD/SSD | F2-212 ✓ |
| M.2 SSD Support | No | No | Tie |
| RAID Modes | JBOD, Basic, RAID 0/1 | JBOD, Single, RAID 0/1, TRAID | F2-212 ✓ |
| File Systems | Not specified | Btrfs, EXT4 | F2-212 ✓ |
Connectivity & Expansion
| Specification | Ugreen DH2300 | TerraMaster F2-212 | Winner |
| Network | 1x 1GbE | 1x 1GbE | Tie |
| USB Ports | 1x USB-C (5Gb/s), 2x USB-A (5Gb/s) | 1x USB 3.0, 1x USB 2.0 | DH2300 ✓ |
| Total USB Bandwidth | 15Gb/s combined | 5.48Gb/s combined | DH2300 ✓ |
| Video Output | HDMI 4K @ 60Hz | None | DH2300 ✓ |
| PCIe Expansion | No | No | Tie |
Physical & Power
| Specification | Ugreen DH2300 | TerraMaster F2-212 | Winner |
| Dimensions (mm) | 151 x 98 x 213.7 | 222 x 119 x 154 | DH2300 ✓ |
| Volume (litres) | ~3.16L | ~4.07L | DH2300 ✓ |
| Weight (no drives) | Not specified | 1.3kg | – |
| Power Supply | 12V/4.2A (50.4W max) | External adapter | – |
| Power (Idle) | Not specified | 10.4W | – |
| Power (Active) | ~50W max | 21.1W | F2-212 ✓ |
| Warranty | Not specified | 2 years | – |
Software Features
| Specification | Ugreen DH2300 | TerraMaster F2-212 | Winner |
| Language Support | 8 languages | Multiple (TOS standard) | Tie |
| Docker Support | No | Yes (TOS 5) | – |
| App Ecosystem | UGOS Pro apps | TOS 5 apps | – |
Summary Score
| Category | UGENT DH2300 | TerraMaster F2-212 |
| Performance | ✓✓✓✓ | ✓ |
| Storage Flexibility | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓ |
| Connectivity | ✓✓✓✓ | ✓✓ |
| Power Efficiency | ✓✓ | ✓✓✓✓ |
| Form Factor | ✓✓✓ | ✓✓ |
Key Advantages
UGENT DH2300 Strengths:
- Significantly faster processor (8-core vs 4-core)
- 4x more RAM (4GB vs 1GB)
- Better USB connectivity (USB-C + 2x USB-A all at 5Gb/s)
- HDMI output for direct media playback
- Smaller footprint (~22% less volume)
- Larger system storage (32GB eMMC)
TerraMaster F2-212 Strengths:
- Better power efficiency (10.4W idle, 21.1W active)
- TRAID support (TerraMaster’s flexible RAID)
- Btrfs file system with snapshot support
- Proven TOS 5 ecosystem
- Explicit SSD support mentioned
- Lower maximum power draw (~21W vs 50W)
Verdict
The UGENT DH2300 offers substantially better performance with its 8-core processor and 4GB RAM, making it better suited for multitasking and transcoding. The TerraMaster F2-212 is a more basic, power-efficient option that’s adequate for simple file serving but will struggle with anything beyond that due to its anaemic 1GB RAM and slower quad-core processor.
Considering the Ugreen undercuts Terramaster with the price, this is the option I’d recommend if you want a basic NAS focusing on file storage/backup. The Terramaster has the edge over flexibility due to the Docker support, but I hope Ugreen enables this in the future.
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