Synology DS925+
Score: 85/100
Asustor AS6808T
Score: 86/100Rankings
The Asustor Lockerstor 8 Gen3 is a high-performance 8-bay NAS featuring a Ryzen quad-core CPU, DDR5 ECC memory, dual 10-GbE/USB4 ports and extensive security, aimed at professionals and SMBs needing fast, secure, and scalable storage.
The DS925+ is a powerful 4-bay NAS aimed at prosumers and small businesses, offering an AMD Ryzen CPU, dual 2.5 GbE networking, SSD caching and extensive DSM features, though it lacks native 10 GbE and enforces a Synology-only drive policy.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
200 TBbest | — | |
4 | 8best | |
2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GB | 16 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 37.91 Wbest | 38 W |
| ↓ lower better | 20.5 dBbest | — |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | DSM 7.2 | Asustor Data Manager (ADM) 5.x |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B | AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 Quad-Core |
System Memory (GB) | 4 GB | 16 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 37.91 W | 38 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.26 kg | 0.488 kg |
Power Supply Type | 100-120W adaptive | External 90W adapter |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 5 |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Drive Bays | 4 | 8 |
RAID Support | Synology Hybrid RAID,Basic,JBOD,RAID 0,RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID 6,RAID 10 | Single, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD,M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD |
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Professional reviewers praise the DS925+ for its powerful AMD Ryzen processor, dual 2.5 GbE networking, and flexible SSD caching, noting enterprise-grade performance in a compact form factor, while criticizing the loss of 10 GbE and strict drive ecosystem.
Everyday users appreciate fast file transfers, quiet operation, and the ease of DSM, but some are disappointed by the locked-down drive ecosystem and lack of 10 GbE for future-proofing.
Professional reviewers consider the AS6808T one of the fastest consumer NAS devices on the market, highlighting its Ryzen processor, DDR5 ECC memory, and dual 10-GbE/USB4 connectivity as delivering desktop-class performance.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the unit's speed, quiet operation, and robust data-protection features such as snapshots and ECC memory. Common complaints revolve around the USB4 limitation for direct PC editing, the learning curve of RAID setup, and the external power adapter's suitability for always-on environments.
“The speed is unbelievable - transfers finish in seconds and the system stays quiet.”
“Snapshots and ECC memory give me confidence that my data is safe.”
“I wish the USB4 ports worked like Thunderbolt for direct PC editing.”
