88 TB storage monster in test: Aoostar WTR Pro is a NAS and mini PC in one

[Redaktion]

A powerful NAS and Mini-PC hybrid that can be used flexibly and is suitable for both simple and demanding tasks - this is exactly what the Aoostar WTR Pro promises. With two processor variants, the economical Intel N100 and the powerful AMD Ryzen 7 5825U, the device is aimed at different user groups. We tested the Aoostar WTR Pro and checked its performance, noise level and energy efficiency.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/88-TB-storage-monster-in-test-Aoostar-WTR-Pro-is-a-NAS-and-mini-PC-in-one.1026703.0.html

[Julian M]

It's a solid device, sure it doesn't come with a specialized OS but it's a great way to learn how to setup Linux or even (ugh) Windows for services, streaming, file sharing and back-ups. The lower price and flexibility is the compromise here - if you need a NAS that will work out of the box, there are plenty of options on the market.

While the Ryzen 5825U option is plenty more powerful than the Intel N150, it doesn't do well at one very specific thing: media transcoding. Depending whether you need that, the N150 may be a better choice despite the lower overall performance given that Intel's Quick Sync really is that good.