Asustor Lockerstor 8 AS6508T
Score: 79/100
Buffalo LinkStation 720
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Asustor AS6508T is an 8-bay desktop NAS offering dual 10 GbE ports and extensive expansion for high-performance SMB storage. Its Atom processor and absence of ZFS limit heavy compute workloads, while the desktop form factor may not suit rack environments. Best suited for small-to-medium businesses requiring large capacity and fast network throughput.
The Buffalo LinkStation 720 LS720D1602 is a 2-bay desktop NAS pre-loaded with 16 TB of storage and 2.5 GbE networking, targeting home-office and small-household users. Its constraints include only two drive bays and passive cooling, which may limit scalability and thermal performance. Best suited for users who want an out-of-the-box high-capacity solution with built-in cloud sync.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 16 TBbest | |
8best | 2 | |
4 | 6best | |
2.1 GHzbest | 1.3 GHz | |
8 GBbest | 2 GB | |
2 | 3best | |
4best | 1 | |
10 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbps |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Drive Bays | 8 | 2 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Cores | 4 | 6 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.1 GHz | 1.3 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 8 GB | 2 GB |
Connectivity(3) | ||
USB Ports | 2 | 3 |
Ethernet Ports | 4 | 1 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 10 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 66.9 W | 33 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.2 kg | 2.676 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 21.6×29.3×23.0 cm cm | 9.1×12.7×20.6 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers consider the AS6508T a solid entry-level enterprise NAS, praising its dual 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports, adequate Atom processor for typical SMB tasks, and robust cooling, while noting the lack of ZFS and modest CPU power as drawbacks for more demanding environments.
Everyday users generally praise the device for its fast network speeds, easy memory upgrades, flexible RAID options, and strong encryption, but common complaints focus on the missing ZFS support, limited processing power for heavy workloads, and the desktop-only chassis.
Professional reviewers highlight the LS720D1602 as a plug-and-play NAS that is reliable, easy to set up, and well-suited for home or small-office environments thanks to its 2.5 GbE port and built-in cloud integration, while noting the lack of active cooling and limited bay count.
Everyday users praise the convenience of a ready-to-use 16 TB solution, DLDL streaming, and seamless cloud sync, but note the limited expansion options and passive cooling as drawbacks.
