Asustor Lockerstor 4 Gen2 AS6704T
Score: 73/100
Asustor Lockerstor 8 Gen3 AS6808T
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Asustor Lockerstor 8 Gen3 is an 8-bay hybrid NAS featuring a Ryzen quad-core CPU, dual 10 GbE, four PCIe 4.0 NVMe slots and ECC DDR5 memory, delivering high-throughput storage for demanding workloads. Its drawbacks are the absence of independent reviews, a large footprint and potentially high power draw. It is aimed at content creators, SMBs and power users needing top performance and expansion flexibility.
The ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen2 is a 4-bay NAS powered by a quad-core Celeron, dual 2.5 GbE and four M.2 NVMe slots, aimed at home and small-office creators. Its limitations include lack of native 10 GbE and sparse power/weight data. It fits users who want flexible SSD caching and Docker support without needing enterprise-grade networking.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 | 8best | |
4best | 4best | |
2.9 GHzbest | 2.3 GHz | |
4 GB | 16 GBbest | |
— | 2,005 MB/sbest | |
2best | 1 | |
2best | 2best | |
2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbpsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Drive Bays | 4 | 8 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5105 | AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.9 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 4 GB | 16 GB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Ports | 2 | 1 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.5 kg | 0.49 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 32 x 30 x 24 cm cm | 37 x 35 x 41 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the AS6704T for its powerful N5105 CPU, dual 2.5 GbE ports, and extensive PCIe and M.2 expansion options, calling it an efficient platform for content creation and future-proof upgrades. They also praise the quiet cooling system and modern software stack, while noting that full performance hinges on user-installed RAM and optional 10 GbE cards, and that missing power and weight data limit planning.
Everyday users praise the NAS for its easy, tool-less installation, fast M.2 caching, and reliable 4K streaming over a robust 2.5 GbE connection. However, they express frustration over the need for DIY hardware upgrades to reach peak performance and the lack of clear power and weight specifications.
Professional reviews are not available in the provided sources; Asustor’s marketing emphasizes that this is the company’s fastest NAS, highlighting its dual 10 GbE, PCIe 4.0 NVMe support and Ryzen processor for demanding workloads.
No consumer reviews or feedback were found, so everyday user sentiment cannot be assessed at this time.
