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Asustor AS6704T — NAS · $699
Asustor

Asustor AS6704T

NAS · $699

85
/ 100
From $699
VS
QNAP TS-h973AX wins by 3
QNAP TS-h973AX — NAS · $1599
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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

QNAP TS-h973AX

Compared on the performance sub-score

QNAP TS-h973AX leads on performance (88 vs 85).

Features

QNAP TS-h973AX

Compared on the features sub-score

QNAP TS-h973AX leads on features (88 vs 85).

Software

QNAP TS-h973AX

Compared on the software sub-score

QNAP TS-h973AX leads on software (86 vs 83).

Value for money

Asustor AS6704T

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Asustor AS6704T more score per dollar ($699 vs $1,599).

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

Asustor AS6704T versus QNAP TS-h973AX — full spec comparison
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.

Which is better for performance, Asustor AS6704T or QNAP TS-h973AX? +

QNAP TS-h973AX — leads on performance (88 vs 85). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, Asustor AS6704T or QNAP TS-h973AX? +

QNAP TS-h973AX — leads on features (88 vs 85). Compared on the features sub-score.