Synology DS224+
2-bay · Intel Celeron · DSM 7.3
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, Synology DS224+ lands at 88 and Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 at 89. That puts Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Synology DS224+ if…
- ✓Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
- ✓Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
- ✓Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
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 | Synology DS224+ | Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Celeron J4125 (4 cores) | ▲ Intel Atom x7835RE (8 cores) |
| RAM | 2 GB DDR4 (expandable to 6) | ▲ 16 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64) |
| Bays | 2× 3.5″ SATA | 12× M.2 NVMe Gen 4 |
| Max single volume | 108 TB | — |
| Network | 2× 1 GbE | 10 GbE × 1 + 2.5 GbE × 2 |
| USB | 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 4× USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Warranty | 2 years (extendable to 4) | — |
Synology DS224+
- +Cheapest path to DSM 7.x ecosystem
- +Strong Plex transcode (Celeron)
- +Apple Photos / Google Photos sync built-in
- −1 GbE only at this tier
- −2 GB RAM baseline (expandable to 6)
- −Limited M.2 cache
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: Synology DS224+ vs Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2
Which is better, Synology DS224+ or Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2? +
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Synology DS224+ worth the price? +
At $370, Synology DS224+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in software.
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 Synology DS224+ 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.