Asustor AS5402T
Score: 82/100
Terramaster F6-424
Score: 78/100Rankings
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 TerraMaster F6-424 is a 6-bay NAS powered by an Intel N95 quad-core CPU, 8 GB DDR5 RAM (expandable to 32 GB) and dual 2.5 GbE ports, delivering high-performance storage, 4K hardware transcoding and extensive RAID options for SMBs and power users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
48 TB | 144 TBbest | |
2 | 6best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GB | 8 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 22.9 Wbest | 43 W |
| ↓ lower better | 18.6 dBbest | 22 dB |
3 yearsbest | 2 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | ADM | TOS |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5105 | Intel N95 |
System Memory (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 22.9 W | 43 W |
Noise Level (dB) | 18.6 dB | 22 dB |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.6 kg | 2.7 kg |
Power Supply Type | External 65W | Internal |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 48 TB | 144 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 6 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, Single | Single, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, TRAID, TRAID+ |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD |
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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 praise the F6-424 for its powerful Intel N95 processor, dual 2.5 GbE networking and flexible RAID options, noting that it delivers enterprise-level performance at a mid-range price. However, they caution that the base 8 GB of RAM and the less-polished TOS UI may require upgrades or adjustments for power users.
Everyday users appreciate the easy, tool-free drive installation and the smooth 4K media playback via Plex, but many report that the device can lag under heavy multi-user scenarios and wish for more RAM out of the box. The size of the chassis also draws mixed feedback.
“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”
