Asustor Lockerstor 4 Gen2 AS6704T
Score: 73/100
Synology DS925+
Score: 88/100Rankings
The Synology DiskStation DS925+ is a high-performance 4-bay NAS powered by an AMD Ryzen V1500B CPU, dual 2.5 GbE networking, and ECC memory with M.2 NVMe caching. It lacks native 10 GbE and requires a separate expansion unit for additional bays. Targeted at small businesses and prosumers needing scalable, reliable storage.
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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— | 200 TBbest | |
4best | 4best | |
4best | 4best | |
2.9 GHzbest | 2.2 GHz | |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
— | 522 MB/sbest | |
— | 565 MB/sbest | |
2 | 3best |
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Performance(2) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5105 | AMD Ryzen V1500B |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.9 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 2 | 3 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.5 kg | 2.26 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 32 x 30 x 24 cm cm | 19.89 x 16.61 x 22.30 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 reviewers consider the DS925+ a solid, future-proof 4-bay NAS for small businesses, emphasizing its ECC memory, strong Ryzen CPU, and fast 2.5 GbE networking.
Everyday users generally commend the DS925+ for its quiet operation, low power consumption, and flexible expandability, especially the option to add NVMe caching.
