Synology launches cheaper DiskStation neo+ in Australia

Synology has launched its DiskStation neo+ Series in Australia, introducing lower default memory configurations to reduce entry prices.

The lineup includes four models: the DS1825neo+, DS1525neo+, DS925neo+ and DS725neo+. The series uses the same platform as the existing DS Plus Series but ships with 4GB of non-ECC DDR4 SODIMM memory as standard.

The new models will sit alongside the standard DS Plus Series rather than replace it, giving buyers another option when balancing upfront cost, memory configuration and future upgrades.

Retail pricing in Australia starts at AUD $894 for the DS725neo+ and rises to AUD $1,788 for the DS1825neo+. The DS925neo+ is priced at AUD $983, while the DS1525neo+ is listed at AUD $1,430.

All four systems include M.2 slots for SSD caching and 2.5GbE ports. Storage can be expanded through the DX525 expansion unit.

The two larger models, the DS1825neo+ and DS1525neo+, also include PCIe 3.0 slots for optional 10GbE or 25GbE network adapter cards.

Although the systems ship with non-ECC memory, the models support existing ECC memory upgrade options. Maximum memory capacity can be expanded to 32GB, though mixing non-ECC and ECC memory modules is not officially supported.

Software stack

The devices run on Synology DiskStation Manager, the company's operating system for network-attached storage products. The software supports file sharing, synchronisation, backup and surveillance workloads.

Within the software suite, Synology Drive can be used to create a private cloud environment with cross-platform access and site-to-site synchronisation. Active Backup Suite covers Windows, Linux and macOS devices, along with virtual machines and cloud accounts, while Surveillance Station provides network video recording for monitoring across multiple sites.

The launch reflects a pricing move in the desktop NAS segment, where hardware cost and upgrade flexibility remain key purchase factors for small businesses, distributed teams and advanced users. By lowering the default memory specification while keeping the broader hardware platform in place, Synology is widening the gap between entry price and optional expansion.

Bie-I Chu, Executive Vice President of the Synology NAS Group, linked the launch to the company's desktop storage portfolio. "Desktop models remain at the heart of our NAS ecosystem," Chu said.

Chu said the memory configuration is intended to address cost concerns while preserving room for later upgrades. "As memory market dynamics shift, the neo+ Series reinforces our commitment to accessibility, giving customers the freedom to scale hardware according to their immediate budget and future growth," Chu said.

The new systems are available through Synology's distribution channels in Australia.