Terramaster F8
Score: 76/100
Asustor Lockerstor 8 Gen3 AS6808T
Score: 82/100Rankings
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.
The TerraMaster F8 SSD is an ultra-compact 8-bay all-flash NAS delivering up to 64 TB raw capacity and fast 10 GbE transfers. Its trade-offs include relatively high power draw, a single network port and OS space consumption. It suits small businesses and creators needing portable high-performance storage.
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64 TBbest | — | |
8best | 8best | |
4best | 4best | |
3.4 GHzbest | 2.3 GHz | |
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
1,020 MB/s | 2,005 MB/sbest | |
3best | 1 | |
1 | 2best |
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Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | Intel N95 | AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 3.4 GHz | 2.3 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1020 MB/s | 2005 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 1 |
Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 |
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Weight (kg) | 0.6 kg | 0.49 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 4 x 10 x 15 cm cm | 37 x 35 x 41 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the F8 SSD series for delivering desktop-class performance in a palm-sized chassis, with the Plus model's i3-N305 and 16 GB DDR5 providing a clear boost for virtualization and 4K media tasks. However, they caution that the OS's 40 GB footprint and the 45 W power draw under load diminish its efficiency, and the single 10 GbE port may be a limitation for enterprise-grade redundancy.
Everyday users love the silent, portable nature of the device and its lightning-fast 10 GbE transfers, noting the ease of tool-free SSD swaps and upgradable memory. Recurring frustrations focus on the OS consuming significant space, higher power usage, limited Ethernet options, and occasional heat under sustained workloads.
“Super quiet and portable-like two phones”
“Fast 1024MB/s transfers”
“OS eating 40GB per SSD”
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.
