Review: Asustor Nimbustor 4 (AS5304T)

Conclusion

With rivals Qnap and Synology typically hogging the NAS limelight, Asustor needs a product that stands out from the crowd. The Nimbustor 4 AS5304T, priced at £440, does exactly that.

Outfitted with a quad-core Intel Celeron J4105 processor, DDR4 memory, HDMI 2.0a and a pair of 2.5GbE network ports, the four-bay unit is more forward-looking than most and delivers a well-rounded feature set that few competitors are currently able to match.

A polished ADM operating system helps make the most of the diverse feature set, and the real-world performance uplift of 2.5GbE makes Nimbustor 4 feel like a genuine step in the right direction. Granted, you will need a multi-Gigabit switch and compatible clients in order to take full advantage, yet while 10GbE continues to be viewed as a luxury, we feel it is about time 2.5GbE became the absolute minimum.

Bottom line: The AS5304T serves not only as an attractive entry point into the world of NAS, but also as a useful upgrade for those wanting to move away from an older, less capable unit.

Asustor Nimbustor 4 (AS5304T)

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