QNAP TS-464
4-bay · N5095 · 2.5 GbE × 2 · PCIe expandable
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2
All-flash · 12× M.2 NVMe · 10 GbE
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, QNAP TS-464 lands at 87 and Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 at 89. That puts Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 ahead by 2 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick QNAP TS-464 if…
- ✓Dual 2.5 GbE standard
- ✓PCIe expansion slot for 10 GbE
- ✓Hardware transcoding
Pick Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 if…
- ✓12× M.2 NVMe slots
- ✓10 GbE built-in
- ✓Silent — no spinning drives
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | QNAP TS-464 | Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | 4 | 12× M.2 NVMe Gen 4 |
| CPU | Intel Celeron N5095 | ▲ Intel Atom x7835RE (8 cores) |
| RAM | 8 GB (16 GB max) | ▲ 16 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64) |
| Ports | 2× 2.5 GbE + PCIe slot | — |
| Network | — | 10 GbE × 1 + 2.5 GbE × 2 |
| USB | — | 4× USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
QNAP TS-464
- +Dual 2.5 GbE standard
- +PCIe expansion slot for 10 GbE
- +Hardware transcoding
- −QTS still dense
- −QNAP security history checkered
- −Comes with 8 GB RAM only
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
FAQ: QNAP TS-464 vs Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2
Which is better, QNAP TS-464 or Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2? +
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 2. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is QNAP TS-464 worth the price? +
At $599, QNAP TS-464 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.
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.
Does QNAP TS-464 or Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 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.