QNAP TS-264 2-bay
Score: 80/100
Asustor AS5402T
Score: 82/100Rankings
The Asustor AS5402T is a high-performance 2-bay NAS with quad-core processing, dual 2.5 GbE, four M.2 NVMe slots and HDMI output, aimed at creators and small offices.
The QNAP TS-264-8G-US is a compact 2-bay desktop NAS featuring an Intel Celeron quad-core CPU, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1, and PCIe expandability, delivering strong performance for home and small-office environments.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5,000 TBbest | 48 TB | |
2best | 2best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
8 GBbest | 4 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 29.086 W | 22.9 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 18.6 dBbest |
2 years | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | QuTS hero, QTS | ADM |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel Celeron N5105 |
System Memory (GB) | 8 GB | 4 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 29.086 W | 22.9 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.55 kg | 1.6 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | External 65W |
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 3 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 4 | 3 |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 5000 TB | 48 TB |
RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, JBOD | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, Single |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD | 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD |
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Professional reviewers from SmallNetBuilder, TechRadar and AnandTech praised the TS-264-8G for its exceptional feature set, noting the combination of a modern Celeron processor, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1 and PCIe expandability that is usually reserved for higher-end models.
Everyday users appreciate the fast I/O performance, 4K HDMI playback and the flexibility of adding PCIe cards, but they frequently mention the fan noise, the need for an M.2 heatsink and the lack of built-in 10 GbE as drawbacks.
Professional reviewers award it Editors' Choice for speed and expandability, noting the lack of RAID 5/6 and plastic housing as minor drawbacks.
Users praise the fast 4K streaming, M.2 flexibility and quiet design, while complaining about missing RAID 5 and the plastic exterior.
“Up to 245 MB/s write and 222 MB/s read over 2.5 GbE - exceptional transfer speeds”
“The HDMI 2.0b output lets me play 4K HDR directly on my TV”
“Tool-free, hot-swappable drive bays make upgrades painless”
