
Terramaster
The TerraMaster F4-424 Pro is a high‑performance 4‑bay NAS powered by an Intel i3‑N305 8‑core CPU, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and dual 2.5 GbE ports. It offers 4K video transcoding, NVMe SSD caching and a compact, tool‑free chassis aimed at media enthusiasts and small businesses.
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$859.99
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Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers consider the F4-424 Pro the most powerful media‑class 4‑bay NAS on the market, lauding its desktop‑grade i3‑N305 CPU, 32 GB DDR5 memory, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1 and NVMe caching. They commend its cooling redesign and tool‑free bays, but criticize the immature TOS software, absence of 10 GbE/SFP+ and the limited PCIe Gen3 ×2 M.2 bandwidth.
What Users Say
Everyday users love the raw performance for 4K streaming, quiet operation, easy drive swaps and fast initial setup. Common frustrations revolve around the basic TOS app store, occasional firmware bugs, throttled M.2 speeds and the desire for easier RAM upgrades and a built‑in battery backup.
Common Complaints
Basic TOS app store, firmware bugs, M.2 speed throttling due to PCIe Gen3 ×2 limitation, non‑ECC single‑slot RAM upgrade difficulty, and lack of built‑in BBU/NVRAM.
How It Compares
vs. Synology DS923+
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Choose TerraMaster for raw performance and media transcoding; choose Synology for a refined OS and broader app support.
vs. QNAP TS-464
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TerraMaster is better for sheer processing power; QNAP is preferable for a richer software suite and optional higher‑speed networking.
vs. Asustor AS5404T
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Select TerraMaster for maximum CPU/RAM performance and value; select Asustor if native 10 GbE and a more polished OS are priorities.