Asustor
Asustor AS6704T
NAS · $699
85
/ 100
From $699
VS
QNAP TS-h973AX wins by 3
QNAP
QNAP TS-h973AX
NAS · $1599
88
/ 100
From $1,599
Specdex verdict
QNAP TS-h973AX takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Asustor AS6704T lands at 85 and QNAP TS-h973AX at 88. That puts QNAP TS-h973AX ahead by 3 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-h973AX if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Asustor AS6704T 85
vs 88 QNAP TS-h973AX
Score breakdown
Asustor AS6704T
85 performance 85
features 85
software 83
value 82
QNAP TS-h973AX
88 performance 88
features 88
software 86
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Asustor AS6704T | QNAP TS-h973AX |
|---|
Asustor AS6704T
Pros
- +Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- +NVMe cache slots on newer models
- +Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Cons
- −Disks rarely included
- −Drive compatibility restrictions on some brands
- −Power draw 24/7
QNAP TS-h973AX
Pros
- +Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- +NVMe cache slots on newer models
- +Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Cons
- −Disks rarely included
- −Drive compatibility restrictions on some brands
- −Power draw 24/7
FAQ: Asustor AS6704T vs QNAP TS-h973AX
Which is better, Asustor AS6704T or QNAP TS-h973AX? +
QNAP TS-h973AX scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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-h973AX worth the price? +
At $1,599, QNAP TS-h973AX delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
Does Asustor AS6704T or QNAP TS-h973AX 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.