Asustor Lockerstor 8 Gen3 AS6808T
Score: 82/100
Terramaster F4-425 Plus 16GB
Score: 84/100Rankings
The TerraMaster F4-425 Plus is a 4-bay hybrid NAS delivering dual 5 GbE connectivity, 16 GB DDR5 memory, and 8K transcoding capabilities. Limitations include PCIe x1 M.2 bandwidth and non-ECC RAM, which may affect high-end workloads. Designed for media-rich home or small-office environments seeking high capacity and fast cache.
The Asustor Lockerstor 8 Gen3 is an 8-bay hybrid NAS featuring a Ryzen quad-core CPU, dual 10 GbE, four PCIe 4.0 NVMe slots and ECC DDR5 memory, delivering high-throughput storage for demanding workloads. Its drawbacks are the absence of independent reviews, a large footprint and potentially high power draw. It is aimed at content creators, SMBs and power users needing top performance and expansion flexibility.
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2.3 GHz | 3.6 GHzbest | |
16 GBbest | 16 GBbest | |
2,005 MB/sbest | 1,020 MB/s | |
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Storage(1) | ||
Drive Bays | 8 | 4 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 | Intel N150 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.3 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 2005 MB/s | 1020 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Ports | 1 | 4 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 10 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.49 kg | 2.9 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 37 x 35 x 41 cm cm | 15.0×18.1×21.9 cm cm |
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Professional reviews are not available in the provided sources; Asustor’s marketing emphasizes that this is the company’s fastest NAS, highlighting its dual 10 GbE, PCIe 4.0 NVMe support and Ryzen processor for demanding workloads.
No consumer reviews or feedback were found, so everyday user sentiment cannot be assessed at this time.
“can double as a home lab server with juice to spare”
“TerraMaster's Best NAS Yet”
Professional reviewers consider the F4-425 Plus a well-rounded, mid-range NAS that delivers a notable performance uplift thanks to its Intel N150 processor, 16 GB DDR5 memory, and dual 5 GbE ports. The hybrid storage architecture and three M.2 slots are highlighted as differentiators, while the non-ECC memory and limited M.2 bandwidth are cited as the main compromises.
Everyday users generally praise the device for its massive capacity, fast NVMe caching, and future-proof 5 GbE networking, especially for home media and small-office workflows. Recurring complaints focus on the limited SSD lane bandwidth, underused HDMI port, and the bulk of the external power brick.
