UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
4-bay · Intel Pentium · 10 GbE
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, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus if…
- ✓Comes with 10 GbE built in
- ✓Hot-swap 4× HDD + 2× M.2 NVMe
- ✓BTRFS + ext4 support
Pick Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 if…
- ✓12× M.2 NVMe slots
- ✓10 GbE built-in
- ✓Silent — no spinning drives
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 | UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus | Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | ▲ Intel Pentium Gold 8505 (5 cores, Hybrid) | Intel Atom x7835RE (8 cores) |
| RAM | 8 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64) | ▲ 16 GB DDR5 (expandable to 64) |
| Bays | 4× 3.5″ SATA + 2× M.2 NVMe Gen 4 | 12× M.2 NVMe Gen 4 |
| Network | 10 GbE + 2.5 GbE | 10 GbE × 1 + 2.5 GbE × 2 |
| USB | 2× USB-C 10 Gbps + 2× USB-A 10 Gbps | 4× USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
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
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: UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus vs Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2
Which is better, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus worth the price? +
At $749, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in hardware.
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 UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 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.
Which is better for software, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus or Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2? +
Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2 — leads on software (80 vs 78). Compared on the software sub-score.
Which is the better value, UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus or Asustor Flashstor 12 Pro Gen2? +
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus — more score per dollar ($749 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.