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Synology DS224 2-Bay Diskstation NAS, Intel Celeron J4125 4-Core 2.0 GHz, 4GB DDR4 RAM, 2TB Storage, 2xRJ-45 1GbE LAN-Port, 2 x 3.5/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD Drive Bays
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Synology DS224 2-Bay Diskstation NAS

Status: Synology DS224 2-Bay Diskstation NAS (2TB hard drive): Unavailable on Amazon as of . Closest in-stock match (same 2TB hard drive): Western Digital 2TB WD Blue Mobile Hard Drive…, $162.22 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 14:15 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

Bottom line: The Synology DS224 2-Bay Diskstation NAS is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the external storage category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Currently unavailable on Amazon. Not the same product — 3 in-stock alternatives with matching specs:

Same 2TB hard drive: Western Digital 2TB WD Blue Mobile Hard Drive… — $162.22 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 14:15 UTC (price may vary).

Same 2TB hard drive: Western Digital 2TB WD NAS Internal Hard Drive… — $219.90 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 12:15 UTC (price may vary).

Same 2TB hard drive: Seagate BarraCuda 2TB Internal Hard Drive HDD — $234.82 on Amazon as of 2026-10-21 18:15 UTC (price may vary).

Mike Perry — Hardware researcher since 2014. For external drives and portable storage, synthesises manufacturer specs and independent reviews rather than first-hand lab testing. Core beat: GPU performance across gaming, rendering, and local-LLM inference.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by Synology's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

Specifications: Mfr Part Number: DS224+ Product Description: Synology Disk Station DS224+ - NAS server Device Type: NAS server Host Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet Dimensions (WxDxH): 4.3 in x 9.2 in x 6.5 in Weight: 2.87 lbs Processor: 1 x Intel Celeron J4125 2 GHz Storage Controller: RAID RAID RAID 0, 1, JBOD Networking: GigE Power: (50/60 Hz)

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Synology DS224 2-Bay Diskstation NAS using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the external storage category. Synology's external storage lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for external storage of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Full Specifications

BrandSynology
Compatible DevicesServer
Full listing titleSynology DS224 2-Bay Diskstation NAS, Intel Celeron J4125 4-Core 2.0 GHz, 4GB DDR4 RAM, 2TB Storage, 2xRJ-45 1GbE LAN-Port, 2 x 3.5/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD Drive Bays

Ready to buy?

Amazon shows no buyable offer for Synology DS224 2-Bay Diskstation NAS at the last check. The closest in-stock match with the same 2TB hard drive is Western Digital 2TB WD Blue Mobile Hard Drive…. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

View Current Price — $162.22

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