Synology DS124
Score: 68/100
Asustor Flashstor 6 FS6706T
Score: 83/100Rankings
The ASUSTOR Flashstor FS6706T is a compact 6-bay all-SSD NAS delivering blazing 2.5 GbE performance and 4K transcoding. Its limitations include a modest 4 GB RAM base and the inability to use HDDs, which may restrict capacity flexibility. Best suited for content creators and small-to-medium businesses that prioritize speed over massive raw capacity.
The Synology DS124 is a compact single-bay NAS that offers hardware encryption, low power consumption, and a broad protocol set for home or small-office use. Trade-offs include limited 1 GB RAM, basic RAID only, and a single gigabit Ethernet port. It suits users needing a small, secure storage hub without demanding performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
108 TBbest | — | |
1 | 6best | |
4best | 4best | |
1.7 GHz | 2 GHzbest | |
1 GB | 4 GBbest | |
— | 590 MB/sbest | |
— | 583 MB/sbest | |
2 | 4best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(2) | ||
Drive Bays | 1 | 6 |
RAID Support | false | true |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Realtek RTD1619B | Intel Celeron N5105 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 1.7 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 1 GB | 4 GB |
Connectivity(3) | ||
USB Ports | 2 | 4 |
Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (Idle) (W) | 3.44 W | 0.83 W |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 10.69 W | 18.2 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.248 kg | 1.35 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 16.6×22.4×7.1 cm cm | 30.7×4.8×19.3 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the FS6706T for its blistering all-flash performance that pushes the limits of 2.5 GbE, its silent operation, and robust 4K transcoding for Plex streaming, while noting the base 4 GB RAM and lack of HDD support as trade-offs.
Home users and small-business owners praise the fast SSD speeds, quiet operation and low energy use, but note occasional concerns about limited memory and the inability to add traditional hard drives.
