Synology
Synology DiskStation DS224+
$299.99Cheaper
Released 2023
Best NAS Devices · head-to-head
Synology DiskStation DS224+ vs ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T)
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Synology DiskStation DS224+ is cheaper at $299.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
ASUSTOR
ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T)
$1319.99
Released 2024
Which is better: the Synology DiskStation DS224+ or ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T)?
The ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T) wins 2 of the 2 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Synology DiskStation DS224+ is the cheaper at $299.99. Get the ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T) for the stronger spec sheet, the Synology DiskStation DS224+ to spend less.
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Key specs, head to head
The numbers that decide it, drawn to scale — longer bar wins, the accent bar is the stronger figure.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Synology DiskStation DS224+ | ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $299.99 | $1319.99 |
| Brand | Synology | ASUSTOR |
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Bays | 2 | 4 |
| CPU | Intel Celeron J4125 (4-core, 2.0–2.7 GHz) | AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 (4-core, 2.3–3.8 GHz) |
| RAM (GB) | 2 | 16 |
| Max capacity (TB) | 48 | 96 |
| Ethernet | 2x 1GbE | 2x 10GbE + 2x 5GbE |
| M2 slots | 0 | 4 |
| Raid | SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, JBOD |
| Release | 2023 | 2024 |
Sources — Synology DiskStation DS224+: synology.com (verified 2026-06-15). ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T): asustor.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the Synology DiskStation DS224+ and ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T)?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Bays: Synology DiskStation DS224+ 2 vs ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T) 4
- CPU: Synology DiskStation DS224+ Intel Celeron J4125 (4-core, 2.0–2.7 GHz) vs ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T) AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 (4-core, 2.3–3.8 GHz)
- RAM (GB): Synology DiskStation DS224+ 2 vs ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T) 16
- Max capacity (TB): Synology DiskStation DS224+ 48 vs ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T) 96
- Ethernet: Synology DiskStation DS224+ 2x 1GbE vs ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T) 2x 10GbE + 2x 5GbE
- M2 slots: Synology DiskStation DS224+ 0 vs ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T) 4
- Raid: Synology DiskStation DS224+ SHR, Basic, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1 vs ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T) RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, JBOD
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Synology DiskStation DS224+
Only one whitelisted tester, TechRadar, yielded a readable hands-on review of the exact DS224+; StorageReview and PCMag reviews were unreachable and excluded. TechRadar praises the Celeron J4125 performance uplift over the DS223 and Synology's mature DSM software, but flags that gigabit Ethernet caps real-world transfers at ~113MB/sec, recommending 2.5GbE rivals for multi-user offices. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Intel Celeron J4125 improves performance, outpacing the DS223 in ATTO 4KB/16KB operations and file writes (60MB/sec vs 52MB/sec); Mature, feature-rich DSM software (107 apps) with easy tool-free setup and RAM upgradable to 6GB.
Flagged: Throttled by gigabit Ethernet; sustained max only ~113MB/sec, no 2.5GbE port; Link bonding does not speed a single client, so multi-user offices should pay more for 2.5GbE.
ASUSTOR Lockerstor 4 Gen3 (AS6804T)
Only one whitelisted tester (TechRadar) published a hands-on review of this exact model. TechRadar rates it 4/5, praising its AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 CPU with ECC DDR5 memory, up to 30GbE of network bandwidth and mature ADM 5.0 software, but flags the steep ~$1,300 price (nearly double the Gen 2), the missing GPU, and M.2 slots limited to a single PCIe lane. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Powerful AMD Ryzen Embedded V3C14 CPU paired with ECC DDR5 memory; Huge network bandwidth: dual 10GbE plus dual 5GbE and USB 4.0 direct connection; Mature, feature-rich ADM 5.0 software with an excellent app selection.
Flagged: Expensive for a four-bay NAS (~$1,300), nearly double the Gen 2 price; No GPU, which hurts Plex/video transcoding; M.2 slots limited to a single PCIe lane; trays require tools (not tool-less).