Qnap TS-873A-8G
Score: 82/100
Asustor Lockerstor 8 Gen3 AS6808T
Score: 82/100Rankings
The QNAP TS-873A-8G is an 8-bay NAS with an AMD Ryzen quad-core processor, expandable up to 64 GB RAM and dual 2.5 GbE ports, delivering strong performance for demanding workloads. It lacks built-in 10 GbE and has a relatively high active power draw. Suited for small-business labs and media servers requiring large capacity and virtualization.
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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8best | 8best | |
4best | 4best | |
2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHzbest | |
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
— | 2,005 MB/sbest | |
4best | 1 | |
2best | 2best | |
2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbpsbest |
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Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B | AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.2 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Ports | 4 | 1 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
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Weight (kg) | 8 kg | 0.49 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 28.1×29.5×18.8 cm cm | 37 x 35 x 41 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers consider the TS-873A a solid high-performance NAS that delivers high compute performance for virtualization and media transcoding; eight hot-swappable bays provide up to 64 TB of raw storage; dual 2.5 GbE ports enable faster network transfers; expandable DDR4 memory up to 64 GB with ECC support ensures data integrity; multiple USB 3.2 ports for high-speed peripheral connectivity; optional PCIe slots allow adding 5 GbE/10 GbE adapters for future network upgrades.
Direct consumer reviews are scarce, but the specifications suggest users would likely appreciate the high-speed connectivity, transcoding performance and flexibility for multiple workloads. Potential concerns that surface in discussions revolve around the limited two-bay design and the non-expandable 8 GB RAM, which may restrict future growth.
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.
