Asustor AS6704T
NAS · $699
QNAP TS-673A
NAS · $999
QNAP TS-673A takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Asustor AS6704T lands at 85 and QNAP TS-673A at 86. That puts QNAP TS-673A ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Asustor AS6704T if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Pick QNAP TS-673A if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPerformance
TieCompared on the performance sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
TieCompared on the features sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Software
TieCompared on the software sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Asustor AS6704TSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Asustor AS6704T more score per dollar ($699 vs $999).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Asustor AS6704T | QNAP TS-673A |
|---|
Asustor AS6704T
- +Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- +NVMe cache slots on newer models
- +Docker/VM support on higher tiers
- −Disks rarely included
- −Drive compatibility restrictions on some brands
- −Power draw 24/7
QNAP TS-673A
- +Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- +NVMe cache slots on newer models
- +Docker/VM support on higher tiers
- −Disks rarely included
- −Drive compatibility restrictions on some brands
- −Power draw 24/7
FAQ: Asustor AS6704T vs QNAP TS-673A
Which is better, Asustor AS6704T or QNAP TS-673A? +
QNAP TS-673A scores 86 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Asustor AS6704T worth the price? +
At $699, Asustor AS6704T delivers a Specdex score of 85 — strongest in performance.
Is QNAP TS-673A worth the price? +
At $999, QNAP TS-673A delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.
Does Asustor AS6704T or QNAP TS-673A last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is the better value, Asustor AS6704T or QNAP TS-673A? +
Asustor AS6704T — more score per dollar ($699 vs $999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.