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Asustor AS6704T — NAS · $699
Asustor

Asustor AS6704T

NAS · $699

85
/ 100
From $699
VS
Synology DS224+ wins by 1
Synology DS224+ — NAS · $299
Synology

Synology DS224+

NAS · $299

86
/ 100
From $299
Specdex verdict

Synology DS224+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Asustor AS6704T lands at 85 and Synology DS224+ at 86. That puts Synology DS224+ 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 Synology DS224+ if…

  • ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Asustor AS6704T 85
vs
86 Synology DS224+

Score breakdown

Asustor AS6704T
85
performance 85
features 85
software 83
value 82
Synology DS224+
86
performance 86
features 86
software 84
value 82

Specs side-by-side

Asustor AS6704T versus Synology DS224+ — full spec comparison
Spec Asustor AS6704T Synology DS224+

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

Synology DS224+

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 Synology DS224+

Which is better, Asustor AS6704T or Synology DS224+? +

Synology DS224+ 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 Synology DS224+ worth the price? +

At $299, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in performance.

Does Asustor AS6704T or Synology DS224+ 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.