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What is the best NAS for a 1080p Plex Media Server?
Choosing the right Network Attached Storage device for your perfect Plex Media Server can be a rather intimidating and daunting process. Over the years the NAS Server market has exploded with numerous devices becoming available to home, small business and enterprise users and with such a large number of NAS devices available it is understandable that it is becoming increasing hard to choose the best NAS for a PMS (Plex Media Server). I have been in the Network Attached Storage industry for a number of years now and have played with and owned many, many NAS servers from big brands like QNAP NAS , Synology , WD , Netgear , Asustor NAS and more.
When choosing the right Plex NAS, one of the most important things to consider is transcoding and whether you will need to transcode data from one size to another between the Plex Media server and the device you are watching the media on (iPad, ChromeBook, iPhone, Android device, Laptop, Smartphone, Smart TV, etc ). If yes and you want to transcode 1080p HD media , then you will need a powerful x86 CPU like an Intel Pentium or i3 CPU at the very least. Whereas if you only need to watch your Plex Media in the home using the internal network and are not restricted by factors like the speed of your network connection, the device you are watching with being able to view large formats/codecs, or do not intend to watch large files at all, THEN you can use a NAS with a lower ARM v7 CPU from companies like Marvell and Annapurna. The options are very wide and I thought it would be worth taking the time to tell you which NAS server devices from each NAS vendor are the best for Plex in 1080p , 720p, 480p, SD and even just straight forward DLNA for your home network.
 It is worth mentioning that All of the following NAS devices in my comprehensive list of Plex NAS servers :
Can host a Plex Media Server and access all the Media on the NAS as required
Either arrive with the Plex App already installed or have access to an App store internally that can download and install the Plex Media Server Application
All work worldwide and can be connected to your local US, UK, EU, AU, etc plug
If purchased Brand New, will arrive with at least 2 years of Manufacturers warranty (upto 5 years in some cases)
Will Play Media natively via DLNA and without transcoding to local media devices (Console, PC, Smart TV, etc)
Arrive with all CPU and RAM installed along with the Operating System, though in most cases you will need to buy Hard Drive media
How and where do I sign up for Plex? How much does Plex Cost?
The Plex Application for your NAS, Mac, PC, Android device is free and available in the NAS App store, iTunes and Google Playstore at no additional cost, though the free apps, though serving as an excellent introduction, will soon feel limited and we advise that if you upgrade to the Plex Pass subscription service for vastly improved options and add-ons. To begin setting up your Plex Media Server, you will need to head over to Plex and set up your account (use the below link) so you can have all your movie, TV show, music, and photo collections at your fingertips. Anywhere you go, on the devices you love.
If however you wish to skip straight to the good stuff and set up your Plex Pass Membership immediately so you can get your Plex Media Server at 100%, use the link below to take walk you through setting up your Plex Pass today!
How do I choose the Best NAS for my Plex Media Server?
In order to help you understand which NAS will provide the best possible Plex Media Server NAS performance in 1080p, 720p, 480p , SD, etc, I have set up a scoring system of A – F . This Scoring System can be explained below:
A Â = Will Play whatever you throw at it in, will transcode 1080p via Plex and will in most cases transcode 4K Media Natively outside of Plex
B = Will transcode 720p and 1080p in Plex, however  may possible struggle with more dense media such as larger .mkv and .mov files
C = Will only transcode media up to 480p and is not recommended to those who want to transcode FULL HD media or multiple transcoding at once , however will transcode a lot of media natively outside of Plex via DLNA.
D = Will not transcode Media at all in Plex, typically an ARM v7 CPU and though can host a Plex Media Server, will not be able to transcode media for destination devices
E = Cannot transcode media and not especially suitable for Plex as even the App will struggle to play and download metadata (for thumbnails, descriptions, etc) at the same time – not recommended.
F = Cannot transcode Video or Audio, runs the Plex App poorly, has low NAS specifications and you’d be better off with a 1996 VHS player
Which Synology NAS for the Best Plex Media Server?
Synology NAS
CPU
CPU Frequency & Cores
Audio
480p
720p
1080p
Rating
Buy
RS10613xs+
x86
XEON E3-1220v2 3.1GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
DS3617xs
x86
XEON D D-1527 Â 2.2GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
DS3612xs
x86
i3-2100 3.1GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
DS3615xs
x86
i3-4130 3.4GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
RS3412xs
x86
i3-2100 3.1GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
RS3617xs
x86
XEON E3-1230v2 3.3GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
DS3611xs
x86
i3-2100 3.1GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
RS2411xs
x86
i3-2100 3.1GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
RS4017xs+
x86
XEON D D-1541 Â 2.7GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
RS18017xs
x86
XEON D D-1531 Â 2.7GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
FS30817xs
x86
XEON E5-2620 V3Â Â X2
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
DS716+
x86
Intel Celeron N3150 1.6Ghz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
DS716+II
x86
Intel Celeron N3160 1.6Ghz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
DS916+
x86
Intel Celeron N3710 1.6Ghz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
DS415+
x86_64
ATOM C2538 2.4GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
DS1815+
x86_64
ATOM C2538 2.4GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
DS1515+
x86_64
ATOM C2538 2.4GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
DS214play
x86
ATOM CE5335 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
RS2414(RP)+
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
DS2314+
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
DS713+
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
DS1513+
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
DS1813+
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
DS2413+
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
RS2212+
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
DS412+
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
DS1512+
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
DS1812+
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
RS812
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
RS812+
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
DS415play
x86
ATOM CE5335 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
DS411+ II
x86
ATOM D525 1.8GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
DS1511+
x86
ATOM D525 1.8GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
DS2411+
x86
ATOM D525 1.8GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
RS2211+
x86
ATOM D525 1.8GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
RS214
ARMv7
ARMv7 1.33GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS414slim
ARMv7
ARMv7 1.2GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS414
ARMv7
ARMv7 1.33GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS214+
ARMv7
ARMv7 1.33GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS214
ARMv7
ARMv7 1.066GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS214se
ARMv7
ARMv7 0.8GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS114
ARMv7
ARMv7 1.2GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS115j
ARMv7
ARMv7 0.8GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS215j
ARMv7
ARMv7 0.8GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS215+
ARMv7
(Alpine4K) Annapurna 1.4GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS416
ARMv7
(Alpine4K) Annapurna 1.4GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS715
ARMv7
(Alpine) Annapurna 1.4GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS1515
ARMv7
(Alpine) Annapurna 1.4GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS2015+
ARMv7
(Alpine) Annapurna 1.4GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS216Play
ARMv7
ARMv7 1.5GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
RS411
ARM
ARM 1.6GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
DS411+
x86
ATOM D510 1.6GHz
No
No
No
No
E
DS1010+
x86
ATOM D510 1.6GHz
No
No
No
No
E
RS810+
x86
ATOM D510 1.6GHz
No
No
No
No
E
DS712+
x86
ATOM D425 1.8GHz
No
No
No
No
F
DS710+
x86
ATOM D410 1.6GHz
No
No
No
No
F
Which QNAPÂ NAS for the Best Plex Media Server?
QNAP NAS
CPU
CPU Frequency & Cores
Audio
480p
720p
1080p
Rating
Buy
TVS-471-PT
x86
Pentium G3250 3.1GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-473 GOLD
x86
AMD R Series RX-421BD
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-673 GOLD
x86
AMD R Series RX-421BD
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-873 GOLD
x86
AMD R Series RX-421BD
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-1282T3
x86
Quad-core Intel® i7-6700
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-882ST3
x86
Intel Core i5-6442EQ
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-453Bmini
x86
Intel Celeron J3455 Quad
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-1685
x86
Intel Xeon D-1531
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-471-i3
x86
i3-4150 3.5GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-671-PT
x86
Pentium G3250 3.1GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-671-i3
x86
i3-4150 3.5GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-671-i5
x86
i5-4590S 3.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-871-PT
x86
Pentium G3250 3.1GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-871-i3
x86
i3-4150 3.5GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-871-i5
x86
i5-4590S 3.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-871-i7
x86
i7-4790S 3.2GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-871U-RP-PT
x86
Pentium G3250 3.1GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-871U-RP-i3
x86
i3-4150 3.5GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-871U-RP-i5
x86
i5-4590S 3.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-1271U-RP-PT
x86
Pentium G3250 3.1GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-1271U-RP-i3
x86
i3-4150 3.5GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-1271U-RP-i5
x86
i5-4590S 3.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-1271U-RP-i7
x86
i7-4790S 3.2GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-879 Pro
x86
i3-2120 3.3GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-682-PT-8G
x86
Pentium G4400 3.3GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-682-i3-8G
x86
i3-6100 3.7 GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-882-i3-8G
x86
i3-6100 3.7 GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-882-i5-16G
x86
i5-6500 3.6 GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-1282-i3-8G
x86
i3-6100 3.7 GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-1282-i5-16G
x86
i5-6500 3.6 GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-1282-i7-32G
x86
i7-6700 3.4 GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-682T-i3-8G
x86
i3-6100 3.7 GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-882T-i5-16G
x86
i5-6500 3.6 GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-1282T-i5-16G
x86
i5-6500 3.6 GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-1282T-i7-32G
x86
i7-6700 3.4 GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-879U-RP
x86
i3-2120 3.3GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-EC879U-RP
x86
XEON E3-1225 3.1GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-1079 Pro
x86
i3-2120 3.3GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-1279U-RP
x86
i3-2120 3.3GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-EC1279U-RP
x86
XEON E3-1225 3.1GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-1679U-RP
x86
i3-2120 3.3GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-EC1679U-RP
x86
XEON E3-1225 3.1GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-EC880 Pro
x86
XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-EC1080 Pro
x86
XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-EC880
x86
XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TVS-EC1080
x86
XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-EC880U-RP
x86
XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-EC1280U-RP
x86
XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-EC1680U-RP
x86
XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-EC2480U-RP
x86
XEON E3-1245v3 3.4GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
TS-251
x86
Celeron 2.41GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
B
TS-451
x86
Celeron 2.41GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
B
TS-251+
x86
Celeron 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
HS-251+
x86
Celeron 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-451+
x86
Celeron 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-451U
x86
Celeron 2.41GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
B
TS-651
x86
Celeron 2.41GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
B
TS-851
x86
Celeron 2.41GHz DC
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
B
TS-253 Pro
x86
Celeron 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-453 Pro
x86
Celeron 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-453U
x86
Celeron 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-453mini
x86
Celeron 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-653 Pro
x86
Celeron 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-853 Pro
x86
Celeron 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-251A
x86
Celeron N3060 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-451A
x86
Celeron N3060 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-253A
x86
Celeron N3150 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-453A
x86
Celeron N3150 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-653A
x86
Celeron N3150 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-853A
x86
Celeron N3150 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-853U
x86
Celeron 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-1253U
x86
Celeron 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
SS-453 Pro
x86
Celeron 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
SS-853 Pro
x86
Celeron 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-563
x86
AMD 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TVS-463
x86
AMD 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TVS-663
x86
AMD 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TVS-863
x86
AMD 2.0GHz QC
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
TS-469 Pro
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-569 Pro
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-669 Pro
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-869 Pro
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-269 Pro
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-469U-RP
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-869U-RP
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-469L
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-569L
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-669L
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-869L
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-1269U-RP
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-259 Pro+
x86
ATOM D525 1.8GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-459 Pro +
x86
ATOM D525 1.8GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-459 Pro II
x86
ATOM D525 1.8GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-859 Pro +
x86
ATOM D525 1.8GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-269L
x86
ATOM D525 1.8GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
TS-131
ARMv7
ARM 1.2GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
TS-231
ARMv7
ARM 1.2GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
TS-431
ARMv7
ARM 1.2GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
TS-431U
ARMv7
ARM 1.2GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
TS-231+
ARMv7
ARM 1.4GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
TS-431+
ARMv7
ARM 1.4GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
TS-531P
ARMv7
ARM 1.4GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
TS-831X
ARMv7
ARM 1.4GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
TS-1635
ARMv7
ARM 1.7GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
TS-412U
ARM
ARM 1.2GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
TS-419U II
ARM
ARM 2.0GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
TS-421U
ARM
ARM 2.0GHz
Yes
No
No
No
D
SS-439 Pro
x86
ATOM N270 1.6GHz
No
No
No
No
E
SS-839 Pro
x86
ATOM N270 1.6GHz
No
No
No
No
E
Which Western Digital NAS for the Best Plex Media Server?
WD NAS
CPU
CPU Frequency & Cores
Audio
480p
720p
1080p
Rating
Buy
My Cloud Pro PR2100
x86
Pentium N3710
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
My Cloud Pro PR4100
x86
Pentium N3710
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
My Cloud DL2100
x86
Atom C2350 1.7Ghz DC
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
My Cloud DL4100
x86
Atom C2350 1.7Ghz DC
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
My Cloud Mirror Gen1
ARM
ARMv7 Armada370 1.2Ghz
Yes
No
No
No
D
My Cloud Mirror Gen2
ARM
ARMv7 Armada 385 1.3Ghz
Yes
No
No
No
D
My Cloud EX2
ARM
ARMv7 Armada370 1.2Ghz
Yes
No
No
No
D
My Cloud EX2100
ARM
ARMv7 Armada 385 1.3Ghz
Yes
No
No
No
D
My Cloud EX4100
ARM
ARMv7 Armada388 1.6Ghz
Yes
No
No
No
D
My Passport Wireless Pro
ARM
Realtek RTD1195
Yes
No
No
No
D
Which Asustor NAS for the Best Plex Media Server?
Asustor NAS
CPU
CPU Frequency & Cores
Audio
480p
720p
1080p
Rating
Buy
AS7004T
x86
Intel Core i3 4330
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
AS7008T
x86
Intel Core i3 4330
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
AS7010T
x86
Intel Core i3 4330
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
AS7009R
x86
Intel Core i3 4330
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
AS7012R
x86
Intel Core i3 4330
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A
AS3202T
x86
Celeron N3150 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
AS3204T
x86
Celeron N3150 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
AS5002T
x86
Celeron J1800 2.41GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
B
AS5004T
x86
Celeron J1800 2.41GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
B
AS5008T
x86
Celeron J1800 2.41GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
B
AS5010T
x86
Celeron J1800 2.41GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
B
AS5102T
x86
Celeron J1900 2.0GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
AS5104T
x86
Celeron J1900 2.0GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
AS5108T
x86
Celeron J1900 2.0GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
AS5110T
x86
Celeron J1900 2.0GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
AS6202T
x86
Celeron N3150 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
AS6204T
x86
Celeron N3150 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
AS6208T
x86
Celeron N3150 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
AS62010T
x86
Celeron N3150 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
B
AS202T
x86
ATOM CE5330 1.2GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
AS204T
x86
ATOM CE5330 1.2GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
AS202TE
x86
ATOM CE5330 1.2GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
AS204TE
x86
ATOM CE5330 1.2GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
AS602T
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
AS604T
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
AS606T
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
AS608T
x86
ATOM D2700 2.13GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
AS3102T
x86
Celeron N3050 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
AS3104T
x86
Celeron N3050 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
AS6102T
x86
Celeron N3050 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
AS6104T
x86
Celeron N3050 1.6GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
C
AS1002T
ARMv7
Armada385 1Ghz
Yes
No
No
No
D
AS1004T
ARMv7
Armada385 1Ghz
Yes
No
No
No
D
AS302T
x86
ATOM CE5335 1.6 GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
D
AS304T
x86
ATOM CE5335 1.6 GHz
Yes
Yes
No
No
D
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