Buffalo LinkStation LS720
Score: 59/100
Terramaster F4-424 Pro
Score: 87/100Rankings
The TerraMaster F4-424 Pro is a high-performance 4-bay NAS aimed at business and media-centric use, featuring an 8-core Intel i3-N305 CPU, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and dual 2.5 GbE ports, supporting 4K 60 fps transcoding and NVMe caching.
The Buffalo LinkStation 720 is a 2-bay NAS that ships with drives pre-configured in RAID 1, offering simple plug-and-play storage with 2.5 GbE and basic backup features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16 TB | 88 TBbest | |
2 | 4best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
6 | 8best | |
2 GB | 32 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 48 W | 33 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 21 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Proprietary | TOS 5.0 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Cores | 6 | 8 |
System Memory (GB) | 2 GB | 32 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 48 W | 33 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.31 kg | 1.905 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 16 TB | 88 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 4 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD | TRAID, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, JBOD, Single |
Supported Drive Types | SATA III 3.5" HDD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, SATA SSD |
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Reviewers commend its plug-and-play simplicity and solid transfer speeds, but note the lack of an app ecosystem and limited advanced features.
Users love the quick setup and RAID-1 reliability, while some complain about fan noise and limited extensibility.
“"Preinstalled drives with RAID 1 redundancy out of the box"”
“"The fan can be "sometimes noisy""”
“"Getting the NAS operational in under 15 minutes"”
Professional reviewers praise the F4-424 Pro for its unmatched CPU power, abundant DDR5 memory, and advanced media capabilities such as 4K 60 fps transcoding with AV1 support. The dual M.2 slots and TRAID flexibility are highlighted as strong differentiators, while the plastic enclosure, lack of 10 GbE, and limited physical security features are noted as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the fast performance, smooth 4K streaming, and the convenience of NVMe caching, often noting the ample RAM as a major plus. Recurring complaints focus on the non-upgradable memory, the cheap-feel plastic chassis, and the missing front USB and security lock.
