Asustor AS6704T
Score: 79/100
Terramaster F4-424 Pro
Score: 87/100Rankings
The TerraMaster F4-424 Pro is a high-performance 4-bay NAS aimed at business and media-centric use, featuring an 8-core Intel i3-N305 CPU, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and dual 2.5 GbE ports, supporting 4K 60 fps transcoding and NVMe caching.
The Asustor Lockerstor 4 Gen2 (AS6704T) is a high-performance 4-bay NAS aimed at power users and small businesses, offering up to 88 TB raw capacity, extensive RAID options, dual 2.5 GbE networking and four M.2 NVMe slots. It delivers fast file transfers and 4K media handling, though it lacks native 10 GbE and requires tools for drive installation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
88 TBbest | 88 TBbest | |
4best | 4best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4 | 8best | |
4 GB | 32 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 35 W | 33 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 17.6 dBbest | 21 dB |
3 yearsbest | 2 years |
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|---|---|---|
Performance(5) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5105 | Intel Core i3-N305 |
CPU Cores | 4 | 8 |
System Memory (GB) | 4 GB | 32 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 35 W | 33 W |
Noise Level (dB) | 17.6 dB | 21 dB |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.5 kg | 1.905 kg |
Power Supply Type | 90 W AC adapter | Internal |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Storage & Capacity(2) | ||
RAID Support | Single, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 | TRAID, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, JBOD, Single |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5"/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, SATA SSD |
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Professional reviewers rate the AS6704T extremely highly, with PCMag giving it a perfect 5.0/5.0 "Exemplary" score for its blazing speeds, robust hardware and extensive app library.
Everyday users love the AS6704T's raw performance, flexible M.2 and 2.5 GbE options, and the breadth of apps that let them run Plex, Docker and VMs with ease.
Professional reviewers praise the F4-424 Pro for its unmatched CPU power, abundant DDR5 memory, and advanced media capabilities such as 4K 60 fps transcoding with AV1 support. The dual M.2 slots and TRAID flexibility are highlighted as strong differentiators, while the plastic enclosure, lack of 10 GbE, and limited physical security features are noted as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the fast performance, smooth 4K streaming, and the convenience of NVMe caching, often noting the ample RAM as a major plus. Recurring complaints focus on the non-upgradable memory, the cheap-feel plastic chassis, and the missing front USB and security lock.
“high-performance design for intensive tasks like video editing”
“up to 590 MB/s read and 555 MB/s write speeds”
“smooth 4K streaming and transcoding”
