Asustor Lockerstor 8 AS6508T
Score: 79/100
Synology DS423
Score: 77/100Rankings
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 Synology DiskStation DS423 is a compact 4-bay NAS offering up to 72 TB raw storage with dual 1 GbE ports and a user-friendly DSM OS. Its modest 2 GB RAM and Realtek processor may constrain demanding workloads. Best suited for home users and small offices seeking affordable, low-noise network storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 72 TBbest | |
8best | 4 | |
4best | 4best | |
2.1 GHzbest | 1.7 GHz | |
8 GBbest | 2 GB | |
2best | 2best | |
4best | 2 | |
10 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbps |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Drive Bays | 8 | 4 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Atom C3538 | Realtek RTD1619B |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.1 GHz | 1.7 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 8 GB | 2 GB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Ethernet Ports | 4 | 2 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 10 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 66.9 W | 28.3 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 6.2 kg | 2.18 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 21.6×29.3×23.0 cm cm | 16.76 x 18.39 x 22.86 cm cm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 commend the DS423 for its intuitive DSM operating system, robust Btrfs snapshot protection, and quiet, compact form factor, positioning it as a solid entry-level NAS for home and small-office use.
Everyday users praise the DS423's easy-to-use DSM interface, low noise level, and small size, highlighting its suitability for family media libraries and basic backup tasks.
