Main trade-off
ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2
Built-in Ethernet stops at 2.5GbE per port.
Head-to-head
ASUSTOR AS5404T vs UGREEN DXP4800 Plus: Same HDD count, four NVMe slots or built-in 10GbE
The short answer
Choose AS5404T when four onboard NVMe positions are part of the storage layout. Choose DXP4800 Plus when a native 10GbE connection or its higher supported memory ceiling matters more. Both provide four SATA bays, so the deciding storage difference is the SSD socket count rather than the number of hard drives.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
Two SSD mirrors require four physical drives
AS5404T supplies four M.2 sockets, while DXP4800 Plus supplies two.
What this is based on
Two groups of two drives require four sockets. This is a layout count, subject to supported pool rules.
Main trade-off
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
Only two onboard NVMe sockets are provided.
ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2
- Choose it for
- Install four NVMe drives onboard
- Keep two built-in 2.5GbE connections
- Main trade-off
- Built-in Ethernet stops at 2.5GbE per port.
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
- Choose it for
- Connect a ready 10GbE workstation
- Use the higher supported RAM ceiling
- Main trade-off
- Only two onboard NVMe sockets are provided.
About this comparison
Compare AS5404T and DXP4800 Plus for four onboard NVMe drives, native 10GbE and a memory-heavy application plan.
Choose AS5404T when four onboard NVMe positions are part of the storage layout. Choose DXP4800 Plus when a native 10GbE connection or its higher supported memory ceiling matters more. Both provide four SATA bays, so the deciding storage difference is the SSD socket count rather than the number of hard drives.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Install four onboard NVMe drives
DXP4800 Plus provides two M.2 sockets.
- ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2
- Better fit
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
- Not suitable
Use a built-in 10GbE link
UGREEN supplies the faster native interface.
- ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2
- Not suitable
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
- Better fit
Plan a supported 32 GB memory configuration
AS5404T publishes a 16 GB ceiling.
- ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2
- Not suitable
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
- Better fit
Reuse four compatible SATA drives
Both provide four SATA bays.
- ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2
- Good
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
- Good
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
Two SSD mirrors require four physical drives
AS5404T supplies four M.2 sockets, while DXP4800 Plus supplies two.
How we reached this conclusion
Two groups of two drives require four sockets. This is a layout count, subject to supported pool rules.
One 10GbE workstation needs the full path
DXP4800 Plus includes a 10GbE socket. AS5404T built-in ports stop at 2.5GbE.
How we reached this conclusion
The physical rate ratio is four to one, but this does not predict four times the file-transfer speed.
A 32 GB memory plan exceeds one published ceiling
DXP4800 Plus supports a stated maximum of 64 GB. AS5404T publishes 16 GB.
How we reached this conclusion
32 GB exceeds 16 GB and fits within 64 GB. Both selected packages need an upgrade to reach 32 GB.
Choice A
ASUSTOR, AS5404T
ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2
The chassis has 4-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 2.5 Gbps.
- Best matched use
- Install four NVMe drives onboard
Checked facts
- SATA bays: 4
- Onboard M.2 positions: 4
- Built-in Ethernet: Two 2.5GbE ports
- Supplied memory: 4 GB
Choice B
UGREEN, DXP4800 Plus
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
The chassis has 4-bay storage. Its fastest documented network path is 10 Gbps.
- Best matched use
- Connect a ready 10GbE workstation
Checked facts
- SATA bays: 4
- Onboard M.2 positions: 2
- Built-in Ethernet: One 10GbE and one 2.5GbE port
- Supplied memory: 8 GB
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2 | UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| SATA bays | 4 | 4 | Both provide the same hard-drive count. |
| Onboard M.2 positions | 4 | 2 | Two separate two-drive SSD mirrors require four sockets. |
| Built-in Ethernet | Two 2.5GbE ports | One 10GbE and one 2.5GbE port | The client and upstream network still determine the negotiated path. |
| Supplied memory | 4 GB | 8 GB | The complete basket may include a RAM upgrade. |
| Published maximum memory | 16 GB | 64 GB | Application compatibility remains separate from memory capacity. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2
- Installed memory is 4 GB in this package.
If you choose UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus
- The 10GbE port needs a capable client and storage path to be useful.
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
Four onboard SSD positions are essential
Choose ASUSTOR Nimbustor 4 Gen2. AS5404T provides the required sockets.
Native 10GbE or more than 16 GB RAM is essential
Choose UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus. DXP4800 Plus has those published hardware capabilities.
I need more than four internal SATA drives
Choose neither. Both selected chassis have four SATA bays.
What matters in practice
How to make the call
Two SSD mirrors require four physical drives
Choose AS5404T if separate mirrored SSD storage for active work and applications is the plan. DXP4800 Plus can hold one two-drive onboard NVMe mirror, so the same four-drive layout needs another supported storage arrangement. Confirm the ADM or UGOS pool and drive rules before buying. Equal SATA bays do not remove this SSD-layout difference.
One 10GbE workstation needs the full path
If the editing workstation already has a 10GbE adapter and a suitable connection, DXP4800 Plus supplies the matching NAS port. If the client remains on Gigabit Ethernet, that port alone will not accelerate its link. Verify the client, switch and source storage before paying for native 10GbE. More NVMe slots on AS5404T are not a network upgrade.
A 32 GB memory plan exceeds one published ceiling
When a supported application genuinely needs 32 GB, AS5404T falls outside its published memory limit. DXP4800 Plus offers the required capacity after a compatible upgrade. Check that the application, container or virtual-machine workflow is supported on UGOS first. A larger RAM ceiling does not establish better software fit or faster execution.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- No matched throughput, app, Plex, power or acoustic benchmark was performed. Published link rates are not measured transfer results.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current NAS devices comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
See the checked facts and calculation notes
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Install four NVMe drives onboard
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Connect a ready 10GbE workstation
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