Asustor Lockerstor 4 Gen2 AS6704T
Score: 73/100
Qnap TS-264-8G-US
Score: 81/100Rankings
The QNAP TS-264-8G-US is a compact 2-bay tower NAS with a quad-core Intel Celeron and dual 2.5 GbE, offering strong performance and fast networking. Its limited bay count and modest power draw may restrict raw capacity and efficiency for larger deployments. Best suited for home and small-office users needing high-speed media streaming and SSD caching.
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.
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— | 44 TBbest | |
4best | 2 | |
4best | 4best | |
2.9 GHzbest | 2 GHz | |
4 GB | 8 GBbest | |
2 | 4best | |
2best | 2best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest |
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Storage(1) | ||
Drive Bays | 4 | 2 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5105 | Intel Celeron N5095 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.9 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 2 | 4 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.5 kg | 1.55 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 32 x 30 x 24 cm cm | 27.94×22.86×33.02 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.
Editors stress that the TS-264-8G-US delivers superior performance for a compact 2-bay NAS, thanks to its Intel quad-core CPU, built-in GPU, dual 2.5 GbE ports and PCIe expandability.
