Asustor AS5402T
Score: 82/100
QNAP TS-216G 2-bay
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Asustor AS5402T is a high-performance 2-bay NAS with quad-core processing, dual 2.5 GbE, four M.2 NVMe slots and HDMI output, aimed at creators and small offices.
The QNAP TS-216G-US is an affordable 2-bay NAS powered by an ARM Cortex-A55 CPU, offering 2.5 GbE connectivity, AI-enhanced features, and a rich software ecosystem for home and small-office users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
48 TBbest | 44 TB | |
2best | 2best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 22.9 W | 13.907 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 18.6 dBbest | — |
3 yearsbest | 2 years |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | ADM | QTS 5.2.8 |
Performance(2) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5105 | ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-Core 2.0 GHz |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 22.9 W | 13.907 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.6 kg | 1.45 kg |
Power Supply Type | External 65W | External AC adapter |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 48 TB | 44 TB |
RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, Single | JBOD, Single, RAID 0, RAID 1 |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers award it Editors' Choice for speed and expandability, noting the lack of RAID 5/6 and plastic housing as minor drawbacks.
Users praise the fast 4K streaming, M.2 flexibility and quiet design, while complaining about missing RAID 5 and the plastic exterior.
Professional reviewers, led by PCMag, rate the TS-216G-US highly for delivering solid 2.5 GbE performance, a rich feature set, and easy configuration at a budget price. They commend its AI capabilities and snapshot security, but note the lack of dual 2.5 GbE ports, M.2 slots, and expandable memory as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the device for its quiet operation, small footprint, and hassle-free setup, highlighting the intuitive QTS UI and reliable performance for home media and file backup. Complaints are minimal in the provided data, focusing mainly on the absence of included drives.
“Up to 245 MB/s write and 222 MB/s read over 2.5 GbE - exceptional transfer speeds”
“The HDMI 2.0b output lets me play 4K HDR directly on my TV”
“Tool-free, hot-swappable drive bays make upgrades painless”
Choose the TS-216G-US for budget-friendly home use with AI features; opt for the AS5402T if you need dual 2.5 GbE, M.2 caching, and higher performance.
