Buffalo LinkStation 720
Score: 74/100
Asustor Lockerstor 4 Gen2 AS6704T
Score: 73/100Rankings
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.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
16 TBbest | — | |
2 | 4best | |
6best | 4 | |
1.3 GHz | 2.9 GHzbest | |
2 GB | 4 GBbest | |
3best | 2 | |
1 | 2best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
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Storage(1) | ||
Drive Bays | 2 | 4 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Cores | 6 | 4 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 1.3 GHz | 2.9 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.676 kg | 3.5 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 9.1×12.7×20.6 cm cm | 32 x 30 x 24 cm cm |
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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.
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.
