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UGREEN DH2300 NAS

Product facts and dated cost

UGREEN DH2300 · Exact identity: 95087

2 primary bays · Rockchip A72+A53 · 8-core · 4GB LPDDR4X · 1 × 1GbE · Diskless: hard drives cost extra

Catalog amount: $229.99 · historical · Price record: 2026-09-27T13:56:13.240560+00:00. Tax and shipping excluded.

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DH2300: specifications and dated store comparison →

Simple two-bay files and photos, with a firm app limit

Diskless DH2300 / SKU 95087 · 4GB LPDDR4X · 2× SATA · 1× 1GbE

ChooseCompute has not tested this NAS. The buying judgment below combines exact-model manufacturer documentation with independently reviewed original tests; each result retains its configuration and software date. See the review evidence ↓

UGREEN DH2300 network attached storage system

Is the DH2300 right for you?

Files and phone photos

Official photo/backup functions and two SATA bays cover a modest household library.[2]

Good fit

Direct media playback

HDMI/DLNA are supported, but codec conversion and client compatibility still matter.[2]

Consider media formats

Docker, Plex and VMs

Docker and VMs are not officially supported; Plex’s official Docker path does not apply.[2][1]

Limited

Key NAS specifications

Full specifications ↗

Follow any specification for its full conditions and sources.

Living with it

Household files and application limits

01

Simple two-bay files and photos, with a firm app limit

DH2300 suits basic household files, photo backups and direct-play media on 1GbE. It has fixed 4GB RAM and no officially supported Docker or VM app. Allow time to configure permissions and family backup routines: one original household trial found that adoption harder than the beginner marketing suggested.[2]

02

Measured performance

Native RAID 0 tests reached 118 MB/s in each direction; a separate USB 2.5GbE experiment reached 296 MB/s read and 286 MB/s write. That adapter result does not upgrade the built-in port.[3]

03

Official app support

UGREEN explicitly excludes DH2300 from Docker and VM support. Reviewers’ sideloaded packages are unsupported experiments; Windows Central achieved direct play but failed both hardware-encoding attempts.[7]

What original tests found

Our buying advice combines official specifications with the original reviews below. We have not tested this product ourselves. Expand a review for its setup, measurements and limitations.

TechRadar

Mark PickavanceNov 8, 2025

TechRadar

The built-in network port limited the native transfer test to approximately gigabit-Ethernet throughput. Native1GbE read / write: 118 /118MB/s. Two4TB IronWolf HDDs in RAID 0; no USB network adapter for this result.

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Test setup, measurements & limitations

Ugreen NASync DH2300 review

Tested: Two4TB Seagate IronWolf HDDs in RAID 0. Native1GbE test; separate experiments added a UGREEN CM648 USB 2.5GbE adapter. Exact firmware not stated.

Applies to: Exact DH2300; the adopted result is for the built-in 1GbE port, without the optional network adapter.

  • The built-in network port limited the native transfer test to approximately gigabit-Ethernet throughput.Source location: Performance
Measurements reported by the reviewer
MeasurementResultConditions & source location
Native1GbE read / write118 /118MB/sTwo4TB IronWolf HDDs in RAID 0; no USB network adapter for this result.Performance
USB 2.5GbE adapter read / write296 / 286 MB/sTwo 4TB IronWolf HDDs in RAID 0; UGREEN CM648 USB adapter; not the built-in 1GbE port.Original performance / power / noise section
Read-only SATA cache read / write296 / 191 MB/sDifferent layout: one 4TB HDD plus 1.92TB Kingston SATA SSD; adapter connected. Exact SSD MPN uncertain.Original performance / power / noise section

Limits to keep in mind

  • RAID 0 offers no drive-failure redundancy.
  • The article’s generic RAID 5/6/10 table does not apply to a two-bay DH2300; official supported modes take precedence.
  • USB-network and caching experiments do not establish vendor-supported expansion.
  • Sample-supply provenance not established.
  • Docker suggestions conflict with current manufacturer support: DH2300 is not officially Docker/VM capable. RAID 0 has no drive-failure redundancy.
Mighty Gadget

James SmytheNov 10, 2025

Mighty Gadget

The reviewer found basic media browsing and file serving useful, with a narrower application range than established NAS platforms. Sequential transfers: 110–115MB/s. RAID 1 and 1GbE; smaller mixed files were slower.

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Test setup, measurements & limitations

Ugreen DH2300 NAS Review

Updated Mar 20, 2026

Tested: Two4TB Seagate IronWolf HDDs in RAID 1;1GbE file sharing. Exact firmware and benchmark client not specified.

Applies to: Exact DH2300 with mirrored HDDs; informal practical testing rather than a normalized lab comparison.

  • The reviewer found basic media browsing and file serving useful, with a narrower application range than established NAS platforms.Source location: Software and overall performance
Measurements reported by the reviewer
MeasurementResultConditions & source location
Sequential transfers110–115MB/sRAID 1 and 1GbE; smaller mixed files were slower.Overall performance
Populated NAS power9–10 W idle; 12–13 W loadTwo 4TB IronWolf RAID 1; meter and full workload unspecified.Original performance / power / noise section
Reported noise35–38 dBA typical; 42–44 dBA heavy activity1 m distance; room background and instrument unspecified.Original performance / power / noise section
HDD temperatures36–38°C idle; 42–43°C loadReview drives; ambient unspecified.Original performance / power / noise section

Limits to keep in mind

  • Exact client and firmware not established.
  • Power and noise numbers are not used as universal operating guarantees.
  • Sample-supply disclosure not established in the inspected text.
  • UK SKU 95480 differs from the US 95087 identifier; supplied review unit disclosed. Unsupported SSH/package changes are not official Docker availability.
Windows Central

Ben WilsonDec 26, 2025

Windows Central

A sideloaded DH4300 Docker package allowed Jellyfin direct play of H.264 video with AC3 audio. Both RKMPP and VAAPI hardware-encoding attempts failed.

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Test setup, measurements & limitations

UGREEN NASync DH2300 review

Tested: Beginner home-media setup using older mechanical drives; Docker installed through another model’s package. H.264/AC3 files streamed directly. Exact drive arrangement and firmware not stated.

Applies to: Exact hardware with an unofficial software modification; not evidence of official Docker or Plex support.

  • A sideloaded DH4300 Docker package allowed Jellyfin direct play of H.264 video with AC3 audio. Both RKMPP and VAAPI hardware-encoding attempts failed.Source location: Software issues / Jellyfin experiments

Limits to keep in mind

  • Uses a DH4300 Plus Docker package outside the DH2300 supported configuration.
  • No supported-transcoding promise or compatibility guarantee follows from this test.
  • Affiliate links disclosed; sample-supply provenance not established.
  • Unofficial cross-model package installation; no supported hardware-transcoding claim.
How-To Geek

Tyler HayesDec 9, 2025

How-To Geek

Hayes calls it a low-cost NAS that is still not exactly beginner-friendly after trying to get family members to back up pictures and data.

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Test setup, measurements & limitations

Ugreen DH2300 NAS review: A powerful beginner option that is still a bit complicated

Tested: Author-tested DH2300 as a household/family backup NAS. Drive set and RAID not fully specified in the opened article body.

Applies to: Exact DH2300 qualitative setup/usability. Not used as a throughput number.

  • Hayes calls it a low-cost NAS that is still not exactly beginner-friendly after trying to get family members to back up pictures and data.Source location: Deck / intro
  • The household trial failed to get family members reliably using backups: folders and RAID still needed explanation. Beginner marketing did not eliminate administration.Source location: Original article: tested experience and limitations

Limits to keep in mind

  • No isolated MB/s table in the extracted article body.
  • Sample-supply provenance not established.
  • No calibrated throughput, power or acoustics results; one household outcome.
AppleInsider

Mike WuertheleOct 23, 2025

AppleInsider

Wuerthele calls DH2300 an excellent starter NAS for Apple owners who want to leave iCloud/Google Drive, while prosumers are better served by the rest of UGREEN’s lineup.

Read the original review
Test setup, measurements & limitations

Ugreen NASync DH2300 review: Easily ditch Google Drive and iCloud storage

Tested: DH2300 with supplied 24TB WD Red Pro drives and separate 4TB IronWolf trials; exact RAID, client and UGOS build unstated.

Applies to: Exact DH2300; Apple-ecosystem fit and Docker absence.

  • Wuerthele calls DH2300 an excellent starter NAS for Apple owners who want to leave iCloud/Google Drive, while prosumers are better served by the rest of UGREEN’s lineup.Source location: Dek / verdict
  • The review states there is no Docker support on the unit at all, matching UGREEN’s current Docker table.Source location: Software / advanced users
  • Time Machine and NFC-assisted setup worked in the account; no full backup-restoration drill or numeric network benchmark was published.Source location: Original article: tested experience and limitations

Limits to keep in mind

  • No independent sequential-throughput table extracted.
  • Affiliate Amazon link present; gift/cash status unknown.

Common HDD combinations

Examples ordered by recorded drive unit price, which may be historical or an editorial reference. Check capacity, vendor compatibility, included storage and price evidence before choosing. These are component checks, not compatibility certifications.

  • DH2300 + 2 × WD Red Plus 2TB (WD20EFPX, 2TB each) →

    Component total: $539.97 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-27T13:56:13.240560+00:00 · 4TB raw, before redundancy.

    Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-09-27T13:56:13.240560+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.

  • DH2300 + 2 × IronWolf 4TB (ST4000VN006, 4TB each) →

    Component total: $609.97 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-27T13:56:13.240560+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.

    Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-09-27T13:56:13.240560+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:24.994342+00:00. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.

  • DH2300 + 2 × WD Red Plus 4TB (WD40EFZZ, 4TB each) →

    Component total: $619.97 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-27T13:56:13.240560+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.

    Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-09-27T13:56:13.240560+00:00; drive price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.

Before you buy

DH2300 prices and ownership costs

Complete system cost

The enclosure price excludes user drives. Include suitable drives, any memory upgrade, client networking and a separate backup target. Each merchant observation keeps its own verification date.[2]

Compare stores for this exact model

Diskless DH2300 / SKU 95087 · 4GB LPDDR4X · 2× SATA · 1× 1GbE Check the total delivered price at the store.

Lowest observed price

$239.99

In stock at observation

4 stores · 1 recent price observation

UGREEN

Sold by UGREEN

$239.99

Observed price

In stock at observation · New

DH2300,4GB LPDDR4X,diskless,without UPS

Observed Oct 16, 2026, 1:31:43 AM UTC[11]

View exact product at UGREEN

Best Buy

Sold by UGREEN Official Store

$229.99

Historical price

Currency not confirmed

Stock not confirmed · Condition not recorded

Observed Sep 27, 2026, 1:56:13 PM UTC[12]

View exact product at Best Buy

Newegg

Sold by Newegg

$229.99

Historical price

Currency not confirmed

Stock not confirmed · Condition not recorded

Observed Sep 27, 2026, 3:10:50 PM UTC[13]

View exact product at Newegg

Amazon

Sold by UGREEN GROUP LIMITED

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Stock not confirmed · New

Selected DH2300,2-Bay (Diskless),4GB,1GbE; numericSKU not displayed

Shipped by Amazon; select delivery location for terms. Price concealed until cart; no cart interaction performed and no current price claimed. Hardware/model match only; numericSKU not shown.

Observed Sep 8, 2026, 3:53:47 PM UTC[6]

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Questions before buying

What does the performance evidence show?

Native RAID 0 tests reached 118 MB/s in each direction; a separate USB 2.5GbE experiment reached 296 MB/s read and 286 MB/s write. That adapter result does not upgrade the built-in port.[3]

Official app support?

UGREEN explicitly excludes DH2300 from Docker and VM support. Reviewers’ sideloaded packages are unsupported experiments; Windows Central achieved direct play but failed both hardware-encoding attempts.[7]

What should I check before buying?

Choose the exact diskless model and RAM configuration, check full drive part numbers in the compatibility list, and budget for drives plus a separate backup. Dealer stock and price are dated observations; shipping and tax depend on your destination.[2][10]

Sources

Research updated Sep 11, 2026. Individual source check dates are listed below. Measurements belong to the named reviewers; tested configurations and software versions may differ from the product you buy.

  1. [1] How to Install Plex on UGREEN NAS with Docker ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Plex install path is Docker on supported models

  2. [2] UGREEN NASync DH2300 product page ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Specs table SKU 95087; sale $227.99; 2-Year Warranty

  3. [3] Ugreen NASync DH2300 review | TechRadar ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Verdict and Performance: native ~118 MB/s; RAID 0 two 4TB IronWolf

  4. [4] Ugreen DH2300 NAS Review ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · James Smythe 10 Nov 2025; UGREEN email that DH2300 does not support Docker at the moment

  5. [5] UGREEN NASync DH2300 review: The perfect NAS for beginners ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Ben Wilson; Docker hidden; sideloaded DH4300 Plus .upk; H.264 direct play

  6. [6] Amazon DH2300 listing B0FNWHSPXF ↗

    Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Baseline Amazon PDP; 2026-09-11 open returned bot interstitial only

  7. [7] How to Use Docker and Docker Compose on UGREEN NAS ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Table: DH2300 Not supported / Not applicable

  8. [8] Ugreen DH2300 NAS review: A powerful beginner option that is still a bit complicated ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Tyler Hayes 9 Dec 2025; family backup still not beginner-simple

  9. [9] Ugreen NASync DH2300 review: Easily ditch Google Drive and iCloud storage ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Mike Wuerthele 23 Oct 2025; Apple-friendly starter NAS; no Docker

  10. [10] UGREEN NAS Compatibility ↗

    Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Complete page and published table / FAQ; dynamic per-model results not loaded.

  11. [11] UGREEN product price observation ↗

    Checked Oct 16, 2026 · shopify-json-with-currency-evidence; sha256:b3470f3622cb64e47a94296d470d8ae8f1500fc76b916c9a0e48d445c30de7f0

  12. [12] Best Buy product price observation ↗

    Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:b6b36468150ee4bb71064483505221b72678a8008aab27ca7dd9cc890ea24827

  13. [13] Newegg product price observation ↗

    Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:c39698e824ad605196d9ea4ca516e13f87b9bef3888ca4c4dfc064be5adc964d

Research and review record

  • Research: Grok 4.6 · Source research and data update
  • Self-check: Grok 4.6 · Researcher self-check
  • Independent review: GPT-6 (Codex) · Independent full available original prose/table reading, explicitly listed chart inspection, exact-model/variant and primary offer reconciliation; no full video review, blocked sources excluded.
  • Editorial integration: GPT-6 (Codex) · Editorial integration and validation

Independent review completed for the scope recorded in the audit.

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