Asustor Flashstor 6 FS6706T
Score: 83/100
Terramaster F8
Score: 76/100Rankings
The ASUSTOR Flashstor FS6706T is a compact 6-bay all-SSD NAS delivering blazing 2.5 GbE performance and 4K transcoding. Its limitations include a modest 4 GB RAM base and the inability to use HDDs, which may restrict capacity flexibility. Best suited for content creators and small-to-medium businesses that prioritize speed over massive raw capacity.
The TerraMaster F8 SSD is an ultra-compact 8-bay all-flash NAS delivering up to 64 TB raw capacity and fast 10 GbE transfers. Its trade-offs include relatively high power draw, a single network port and OS space consumption. It suits small businesses and creators needing portable high-performance storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 64 TBbest | |
6 | 8best | |
4best | 4best | |
2 GHz | 3.4 GHzbest | |
4 GB | 8 GBbest | |
590 MB/s | 1,020 MB/sbest | |
583 MB/sbest | — | |
4best | 3 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Drive Bays | 6 | 8 |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5105 | Intel N95 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.0 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 590 MB/s | 1020 MB/s |
Connectivity(3) | ||
USB Ports | 4 | 3 |
Ethernet Ports | 2 | 1 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (Idle) (W) | 0.83 W | 9 W |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 18.2 W | 45 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.35 kg | 0.6 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 30.7×4.8×19.3 cm cm | 4 x 10 x 15 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the FS6706T for its blistering all-flash performance that pushes the limits of 2.5 GbE, its silent operation, and robust 4K transcoding for Plex streaming, while noting the base 4 GB RAM and lack of HDD support as trade-offs.
Home users and small-business owners praise the fast SSD speeds, quiet operation and low energy use, but note occasional concerns about limited memory and the inability to add traditional hard drives.
“Super quiet and portable-like two phones”
“Fast 1024MB/s transfers”
“OS eating 40GB per SSD”
Professional reviewers commend the F8 SSD series for delivering desktop-class performance in a palm-sized chassis, with the Plus model's i3-N305 and 16 GB DDR5 providing a clear boost for virtualization and 4K media tasks. However, they caution that the OS's 40 GB footprint and the 45 W power draw under load diminish its efficiency, and the single 10 GbE port may be a limitation for enterprise-grade redundancy.
Everyday users love the silent, portable nature of the device and its lightning-fast 10 GbE transfers, noting the ease of tool-free SSD swaps and upgradable memory. Recurring frustrations focus on the OS consuming significant space, higher power usage, limited Ethernet options, and occasional heat under sustained workloads.
