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Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 — All-flash · 12× M.2 NVMe · 10 GbE
Asustor

Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2

All-flash · 12× M.2 NVMe · 10 GbE

89
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 wins by 2
QNAP TS-464 — 4-bay · N5095 · 2.5 GbE × 2 · PCIe expandable
QNAP

QNAP TS-464

4-bay · N5095 · 2.5 GbE × 2 · PCIe expandable

87
/ 100
From $599
Specdex verdict

Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 lands at 89 and QNAP TS-464 at 87. That puts Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 if…

  • ✓12× M.2 NVMe slots
  • ✓10 GbE built-in
  • ✓Silent — no spinning drives

Pick QNAP TS-464 if…

  • ✓Dual 2.5 GbE standard
  • ✓PCIe expansion slot for 10 GbE
  • ✓Hardware transcoding
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Winner by scenario

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

Software

Tie

Compared on the software sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

QNAP TS-464

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

QNAP TS-464 more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,599).

Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 89
vs
87 QNAP TS-464

Score breakdown

Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2
89
hardware 96
software 80
value 86
ease 84
performance 0
features 0
QNAP TS-464
87
hardware 0
software 80
value 92
ease 0
performance 88
features 92

Specs side-by-side

Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 versus QNAP TS-464 — full spec comparison
Spec Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 QNAP TS-464
CPU
▲ Intel Atom x7835RE (8 cores)
Intel Celeron N5095
RAM
▲ 16 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64)
8 GB (16 GB max)
Bays
12× M.2 NVMe Gen 4
4
Network
10 GbE × 1 + 2.5 GbE × 2
—
USB
4× USB 3.2 Gen 2
—
Ports
—
2× 2.5 GbE + PCIe slot

Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2

Pros
  • +12× M.2 NVMe slots
  • +10 GbE built-in
  • +Silent — no spinning drives
Cons
  • −NVMe TB-per-dollar still pricey
  • −Heat management critical
  • −ADM software trails DSM polish

QNAP TS-464

Pros
  • +Dual 2.5 GbE standard
  • +PCIe expansion slot for 10 GbE
  • +Hardware transcoding
Cons
  • −QTS still dense
  • −QNAP security history checkered
  • −Comes with 8 GB RAM only

FAQ: Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 vs QNAP TS-464

Which is better, Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 or QNAP TS-464? +

Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 worth the price? +

At $1,599, Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in hardware.

Is QNAP TS-464 worth the price? +

At $599, QNAP TS-464 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.

Does Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 or QNAP TS-464 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 Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 or QNAP TS-464? +

QNAP TS-464 — more score per dollar ($599 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.