Asustor Lockerstor 4 Gen2 AS6704T
Score: 73/100
Terramaster F8
Score: 76/100Rankings
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.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 64 TBbest | |
4 | 8best | |
4best | 4best | |
2.9 GHz | 3.4 GHzbest | |
4 GB | 8 GBbest | |
— | 1,020 MB/sbest | |
2 | 3best | |
2best | 1 |
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| Attribute | | |
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Storage(1) | ||
Drive Bays | 4 | 8 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5105 | Intel N95 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.9 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Connectivity(3) | ||
USB Ports | 2 | 3 |
Ethernet Ports | 2 | 1 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.5 kg | 0.6 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 32 x 30 x 24 cm cm | 4 x 10 x 15 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.
“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.
