Asustor AS5402T
Score: 82/100
Terramaster F2-425
Score: 72/100Rankings
The Asustor AS5402T is a high-performance 2-bay NAS with quad-core processing, dual 2.5 GbE, four M.2 NVMe slots and HDMI output, aimed at creators and small offices.
The TerraMaster F2-425 is a compact 2-bay NAS with an Intel Celeron quad-core CPU, up to 60 TB storage, 2.5 GbE networking and hardware-accelerated 4K transcoding, aimed at home users and small offices.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
48 TB | 60 TBbest | |
2best | 2best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 22.9 Wbest | 48 W |
| ↓ lower better | 18.6 dBbest | 20 dB |
3 yearsbest | 2 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | ADM | TOS 6 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5105 | Intel Celeron N5095 |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 22.9 W | 48 W |
Noise Level (dB) | 18.6 dB | 20 dB |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.6 kg | 1.3 kg |
Power Supply Type | External 65W | External |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Link Aggregation Support | true | false |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 48 TB | 60 TB |
RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, Single | RAID 0, RAID 1, Single, TRAID |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" and 2.5" SATA HDD/SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, SSD |
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Professional reviewers award it Editors' Choice for speed and expandability, noting the lack of RAID 5/6 and plastic housing as minor drawbacks.
Users praise the fast 4K streaming, M.2 flexibility and quiet design, while complaining about missing RAID 5 and the plastic exterior.
Professional reviewers from TechRadar, AppleInsider and Impulse Gamer commend the F2-425 for its powerful Intel CPU, fast 2.5 GbE networking, tool-free drive bays and robust media-server features, positioning it as a standout in the 2-bay segment. They also note drawbacks such as the plastic chassis, a steep learning curve with the TOS UI, lack of link aggregation and occasional performance dips when multitasking heavily.
Everyday users appreciate the NAS for effortless 4K Plex/Jellyfin streaming, quiet operation, easy setup and the ability to run Docker containers like Pi-hole. Common complaints revolve around the clunky TOS interface and system sluggishness during large file copies, with several users wishing for a more polished UI and better multitasking performance.
“Up to 245 MB/s write and 222 MB/s read over 2.5 GbE - exceptional transfer speeds”
“The HDMI 2.0b output lets me play 4K HDR directly on my TV”
“Tool-free, hot-swappable drive bays make upgrades painless”
