Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2
All-flash · 12× M.2 NVMe · 10 GbE
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
4-bay · Intel Pentium · 10 GbE
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 lands at 89 and UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus at 88. That puts Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 ahead by 1 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus if…
- ✓Comes with 10 GbE built in
- ✓Hot-swap 4× HDD + 2× M.2 NVMe
- ✓BTRFS + ext4 support
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testHardware
TieCompared on the hardware sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Ease of use
TieCompared on the ease of use sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Software
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2Compared on the software sub-score
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 leads on software (80 vs 78).
Value for money
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 PlusSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus more score per dollar ($749 vs $1,599).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 | UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Atom x7835RE (8 cores) | ▲ Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (5 cores, Hybrid) |
| RAM | ▲ 16 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64) | 8 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64) |
| Bays | 12× M.2 NVMe Gen 4 | 4× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe Gen 4 |
| Network | 10 GbE × 1 + 2.5 GbE × 2 | 10 GbE + 2.5 GbE |
| USB | 4× USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2× USB-C 10 Gbps + 2× USB-A 10 Gbps |
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2
- +12× M.2 NVMe slots
- +10 GbE built-in
- +Silent — no spinning drives
- −NVMe TB-per-dollar still pricey
- −Heat management critical
- −ADM software trails DSM polish
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
- +Comes with 10 GbE built in
- +Hot-swap 4× HDD + 2× M.2 NVMe
- +BTRFS + ext4 support
- −NAS OS still maturing
- −No public SDK yet
- −Limited app catalog vs Synology
FAQ: Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Which is better, Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus? +
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus worth the price? +
At $749, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in hardware.
Does Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 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 Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus? +
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 — leads on software (80 vs 78). Compared on the software sub-score.
Which is the better value, Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus? +
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus — more score per dollar ($749 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.