Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro
NAS · $1099
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
4-bay · Intel Pentium · 10 GbE
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro lands at 88 and UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus at 88. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
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 testSoftware
Asustor Flashstor 12 ProCompared on the software sub-score
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro leads on software (86 vs 78).
Value for money
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 PlusSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus more score per dollar ($749 vs $1,099).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro | UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (5 cores, Hybrid) |
| RAM | — | 8 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64) |
| Bays | — | 4× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe Gen 4 |
| Network | — | 10 GbE + 2.5 GbE |
| USB | — | 2× USB-C 10 Gbps + 2× USB-A 10 Gbps |
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro
- +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
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 vs UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Which is better, Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus? +
Both score 88 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro worth the price? +
At $1,099, Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.
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 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 or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus? +
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro — leads on software (86 vs 78). Compared on the software sub-score.
Which is the better value, Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro or UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus? +
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus — more score per dollar ($749 vs $1,099). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.