Main trade-off
ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 AS6804T
Its supported RAM ceiling is 64GB, and USB 4 does not provide a direct Mac or PC connection. Exact media-app behavior still needs checking.
Head-to-head
ASUSTOR AS6804T vs UGREEN DXP4800 Pro: More SSD positions or a supported memory budget above 64GB
The short answer
Choose AS6804T if you need four onboard NVMe positions or two native 10GbE ports. Choose DXP4800 Pro if two NVMe slots and one 10GbE port are enough and your planned applications need its supported memory ceiling above 64GB, or its documented Intel Plex setup. UGREEN starts with 8GB RAM, so the larger ceiling still needs an upgrade. Both are diskless.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
A mirrored workspace can use every SSD socket before caching enters the plan
If the family originals stay on SATA and current projects use two SSDs as a mirror, AS6804T still has two onboard NVMe positions for another supported allocation. DXP4800 Pro uses both of its slots for that workspace. Choose UGREEN when the two-drive SSD pool is the complete plan. Do not buy extra cache merely because ASUSTOR leaves room for it.
What this is based on
Physical allocation: four minus two leaves two sockets, two minus two leaves zero. ASUSTOR and UGREEN document M.2 storage and cache roles. Exact RAID, cache mode, compatibility and workload benefit must be checked. Two pools in one box are not independent backups.
Main trade-off
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
Only two onboard NVMe sockets and one 10GbE port. The second network port is 2.5GbE, with no PCIe expansion slot.
ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 AS6804T
- Choose it for
- Your planned SSD layout needs more than two onboard NVMe positions while keeping four SATA bays free for the archive.
- Two separate fast wired clients need their own native 10GbE ports, with suitable network configuration.
- Main trade-off
- Its supported RAM ceiling is 64GB, and USB 4 does not provide a direct Mac or PC connection. Exact media-app behavior still needs checking.
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
- Choose it for
- Your application memory plan needs more than 64GB, within the documented 96GB maximum and other hardware limits.
- You want the documented Intel Plex hardware-transcoding route and accept Docker setup, graphics-device access and Plex Pass.
- Main trade-off
- Only two onboard NVMe sockets and one 10GbE port. The second network port is 2.5GbE, with no PCIe expansion slot.
About this comparison
Compare two premium four-bay NAS options for shared photos and a working desk. Four NVMe slots, dual 10GbE, RAM limits and Plex setup can change the choice.
Both are premium four-SATA-bay NAS options with native 10GbE and application support. The shared buyer wants an archive plus a working server, but the two products allocate SSD sockets, network ports and memory headroom differently.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
More than two onboard NVMe positions are already allocated
ASUSTOR has four onboard positions. UGREEN has two and no general PCIe expansion slot.
- ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 AS6804T
- Better fit
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
- Not suitable
A supported memory budget between 65GB and 96GB is required
AS6804T stops at 64GB. The current DXP4800 Pro supports up to 96GB with compatible separately purchased RAM.
- ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 AS6804T
- Not suitable
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
- Better fit
One 10GbE desk and a two-SSD pool cover the household
Both have the necessary native fast link and SSD positions. The extra ASUSTOR ports do not create an automatic benefit.
- ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 AS6804T
- Good
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
- Good
Plex hardware transcoding is central to the purchase
UGREEN documents its Intel Docker route with graphics access and Plex Pass. Exact codecs, clients and workload still need checking, and this research does not establish the ASUSTOR equivalent.
- ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 AS6804T
- Depends
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
- Good
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
A mirrored workspace can use every SSD socket before caching enters the plan
If the family originals stay on SATA and current projects use two SSDs as a mirror, AS6804T still has two onboard NVMe positions for another supported allocation. DXP4800 Pro uses both of its slots for that workspace. Choose UGREEN when the two-drive SSD pool is the complete plan. Do not buy extra cache merely because ASUSTOR leaves room for it.
How we reached this conclusion
Physical allocation: four minus two leaves two sockets, two minus two leaves zero. ASUSTOR and UGREEN document M.2 storage and cache roles. Exact RAID, cache mode, compatibility and workload benefit must be checked. Two pools in one box are not independent backups.
Two people editing can change the network purchase around the NAS
If two equipped workstations each need a direct 10GbE path, ASUSTOR provides two native ports. DXP4800 Pro has one, so sharing that fast connection normally means a suitable switch and a shared NAS uplink. If one person edits while everyone else only needs ordinary file access, UGREEN may already cover the useful layout.
How we reached this conclusion
ASUSTOR two native 10GbE versus UGREEN one 10GbE plus one 2.5GbE. Direct paths need compatible client adapters and deliberate addressing. Multiple ports do not guarantee simultaneous full-speed transfers or combine into a faster single link.
The box with less supplied RAM can have the larger useful upgrade
For a home server with a documented total memory plan between 65GB and 96GB, UGREEN has a supported expansion route that AS6804T lacks. It starts with only 8GB, so include the upgrade in the purchase. Below that range, ASUSTOR starts at 16GB ECC. Neither a RAM ceiling nor a core count establishes how well a particular set of virtual machines will run.
How we reached this conclusion
Current exact DXP4800 Pro support table lists 96GB, not the older Plus model ceiling. AS6804T maximum is 64GB. These are capacity gates, not application benchmarks. UGREEN on-die ECC is not equated with ASUSTOR system ECC.
Choice A
ASUSTOR, AS6804T
Lockerstor 4 Gen3 AS6804T
Your planned SSD layout needs more than two onboard NVMe positions while keeping four SATA bays free for the archive.
- Best matched use
- Your planned SSD layout needs more than two onboard NVMe positions while keeping four SATA bays free for the archive.
Checked facts
- SSD positions after a two-drive workspace: Four SATA bays and four PCIe 4.0 x1 NVMe slots, with two native 10GbE ports and two 5GbE ports.
- Memory plans: Ryzen V3C14. 16GB ECC DDR5 supplied and 64GB maximum. Non-ECC memory disables ECC functionality.
- Two fast wired desks: Four SATA bays and four PCIe 4.0 x1 NVMe slots, with two native 10GbE ports and two 5GbE ports.
- Import and external-drive workflow: No HDMI. Two USB 4 ports for compatible external storage and three USB-A 10Gbps ports. USB 4 host-to-host networking to a Mac or PC is unsupported.
Choice B
UGREEN, DXP4800 Pro
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
Your application memory plan needs more than 64GB, within the documented 96GB maximum and other hardware limits.
- Best matched use
- Your application memory plan needs more than 64GB, within the documented 96GB maximum and other hardware limits.
Checked facts
- SSD positions after a two-drive workspace: Four SATA bays, two M.2 slots for cache or storage, one 10GbE port and one 2.5GbE port. No PCIe expansion slot.
- Memory plans: Core i3-1315U with 8GB DDR5 supplied and 96GB maximum. Plex hardware transcoding uses Docker, Intel graphics access and Plex Pass.
- Two fast wired desks: Four SATA bays, two M.2 slots for cache or storage, one 10GbE port and one 2.5GbE port. No PCIe expansion slot.
- Import and external-drive workflow: Built-in SD 3.0 reader, HDMI and front USB-C and USB-A ports at 10Gbps. Diskless package.
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 AS6804T | UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSD positions after a two-drive workspace | Four SATA bays and four PCIe 4.0 x1 NVMe slots, with two native 10GbE ports and two 5GbE ports. | Four SATA bays, two M.2 slots for cache or storage, one 10GbE port and one 2.5GbE port. No PCIe expansion slot. | A two-drive SSD pool leaves two onboard M.2 sockets on ASUSTOR and none on UGREEN. That does not prove a cache will help the workload. |
| Memory plans | Ryzen V3C14. 16GB ECC DDR5 supplied and 64GB maximum. Non-ECC memory disables ECC functionality. | Core i3-1315U with 8GB DDR5 supplied and 96GB maximum. Plex hardware transcoding uses Docker, Intel graphics access and Plex Pass. | ASUSTOR starts with more RAM, UGREEN supports a higher maximum. Buy for the planned allocation rather than the larger printed number. |
| Two fast wired desks | Four SATA bays and four PCIe 4.0 x1 NVMe slots, with two native 10GbE ports and two 5GbE ports. | Four SATA bays, two M.2 slots for cache or storage, one 10GbE port and one 2.5GbE port. No PCIe expansion slot. | Two 10GbE ports can support separate configured paths. One 10GbE port can also serve several clients through a suitable switch, sharing that uplink. |
| Import and external-drive workflow | No HDMI. Two USB 4 ports for compatible external storage and three USB-A 10Gbps ports. USB 4 host-to-host networking to a Mac or PC is unsupported. | Built-in SD 3.0 reader, HDMI and front USB-C and USB-A ports at 10Gbps. Diskless package. | UGREEN includes an SD reader. ASUSTOR offers compatible USB 4 external storage, with an explicit computer-attachment restriction. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 AS6804T
- These are diskless configurations. Check the exact model suffix, supplied RAM, seller, return terms and US warranty eligibility before ordering. Drives, optional cards and memory upgrades are separate purchases.
If you choose UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
- 8GB RAM and no storage drives are included. Budget compatible memory, drives and any Plex subscription separately, then check the current seller and returns.
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
Four onboard SSD positions or two native 10GbE paths are required
Choose ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 AS6804T. ASUSTOR includes those physical resources.
The supported RAM requirement exceeds 64GB but stays within 96GB
Choose UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro. UGREEN has the documented higher memory ceiling, with an upgrade needed.
The plan expects USB 4 to act as a direct Mac storage cable
Choose neither. ASUSTOR explicitly excludes that connection and UGREEN has no USB 4 or Thunderbolt port.
What matters in practice
Before you choose
The same box must keep the family archive available while your work, media and application plans compete for its remaining resources.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- Ethernet figures are link rates, not measured file-transfer speeds. Client adapters, switches, cabling, disks, file sizes and concurrent work can be the bottleneck.
- RAID, snapshots and ECC do not replace a separate backup. Keep a tested copy outside the NAS and protect it from the same accident or account compromise.
- No Plex stream count, virtual-machine count or cache-speed improvement is promised.
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
| Product | Needs matched | Checked facts | Source records |
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| ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 AS6804T |
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| UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro |
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ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 AS6804T
Your planned SSD layout needs more than two onboard NVMe positions while keeping four SATA bays free for the archive.
Two separate fast wired clients need their own native 10GbE ports, with suitable network configuration.
See price & reviews on AmazonUGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
Your application memory plan needs more than 64GB, within the documented 96GB maximum and other hardware limits.
You want the documented Intel Plex hardware-transcoding route and accept Docker setup, graphics-device access and Plex Pass.
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