Asustor AS6704T
NAS · $699
Synology DS1825+
8-bay · Ryzen V1500B · DSM 7.2
Synology DS1825+ takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Asustor AS6704T lands at 85 and Synology DS1825+ at 91. That puts Synology DS1825+ ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 Synology DS1825+ if…
- ✓8 bays with DSM polish
- ✓NVMe cache slots
- ✓Great backup ecosystem
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSoftware
Synology DS1825+Compared on the software sub-score
Synology DS1825+ leads on software (98 vs 83).
Features
Synology DS1825+Compared on the features sub-score
Synology DS1825+ leads on features (94 vs 85).
Performance
TieCompared on the performance 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 $1,099).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Asustor AS6704T | Synology DS1825+ |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | — | 8 |
| CPU | — | AMD Ryzen V1500B |
| RAM | — | 8 GB ECC (32 GB max) |
| Ports | — | 4× GbE + optional 10 GbE |
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
Synology DS1825+
- +8 bays with DSM polish
- +NVMe cache slots
- +Great backup ecosystem
- −No 10 GbE built-in
- −Synology-only drive restrictions on some models
- −Premium price
FAQ: Asustor AS6704T vs Synology DS1825+
Which is better, Asustor AS6704T or Synology DS1825+? +
Synology DS1825+ scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 Synology DS1825+ worth the price? +
At $1,099, Synology DS1825+ delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in software.
Does Asustor AS6704T or Synology DS1825+ 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 software, Asustor AS6704T or Synology DS1825+? +
Synology DS1825+ — leads on software (98 vs 83). Compared on the software sub-score.
Which is better for features, Asustor AS6704T or Synology DS1825+? +
Synology DS1825+ — leads on features (94 vs 85). Compared on the features sub-score.