Terramaster
The TerraMaster F4-425 Plus is a 4‑bay hybrid NAS featuring an Intel N150 quad‑core CPU, 16 GB DDR5 RAM, dual 5 GbE ports and three M.2 NVMe slots, aimed at home users, small businesses and homelab enthusiasts seeking high‑performance storage and virtualization capabilities.
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$649.99
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$611.17
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$599.99
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$649.99
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Best For
Homelab enthusiasts, media streamers, and small‑business users who need high RAM for containers/VMs, hardware transcoding, and flexible hybrid storage with fast 5 GbE networking.
Not Ideal For
Users who prioritize a polished UI, built‑in 10 GbE or Thunderbolt connectivity, high‑speed PCIe 4.0 NVMe performance, or robust physical security features like a Kensington lock.
Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers commend the F4-425 Plus for its powerful Intel N150 processor, generous 16 GB DDR5 memory, dual 5 GbE networking and solid aluminum build, noting it offers excellent performance‑to‑price for power users. However, they criticize the dated TOS UI, the absence of a PCIe expansion slot and limited HDMI functionality, and point out that the app ecosystem trails behind Synology and QNAP.
What Users Say
Everyday users praise the device for its silent operation, robust RAM, easy setup, reliable hardware transcoding and the freedom to install alternative OSes like TrueNAS. Recurring complaints focus on the unusable HDMI port, a clunky TOS interface, lack of a Kensington lock, and desire for faster PCIe 4.0 NVMe slots and a richer native app store.
Common Complaints
HDMI limited to terminal access, dated TOS UI, no PCIe expansion slot, lack of Kensington lock, NVMe bandwidth limited to PCIe 3.0 x1, and a limited native app ecosystem.
What People Are Saying
“Silent and cool under load”
“16GB DDR5 is a game-changer for Docker and VMs”
“Setup was fast and intuitive”
“Hardware transcoding works flawlessly with Plex and Jellyfin”
“Love that I can install TrueNAS if I want”
“HDMI port is useless for media—wish it supported dashboard output”
How It Compares
vs. Synology DS423
Advantages
Disadvantages
Choose Synology DS423 for a user‑friendly experience and strong app support; choose TerraMaster for higher RAM, dual 5 GbE and NVMe flexibility.
vs. QNAP TS-464
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Disadvantages
QNAP TS-464 is better for users needing PCIe expandability and a mature OS, while the TerraMaster F4-425 Plus wins on RAM capacity, native 5 GbE and NVMe caching.
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