Buffalo TeraStation Essentials 2025
Score: 78/100
Synology DS425+
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Synology DiskStation DS425+ is a 4-bay NAS featuring an Intel Celeron J4125, 2.5 GbE plus 1 GbE connectivity, and a built-in hardware encryption engine. Its limited RAM capacity and absence of 10 GbE limit high-performance scenarios. Suitable for home offices and small teams needing secure, energy-efficient storage.
Buffalo's TeraStation Essentials 2025 provides 16 TB of pre-configured RAID-5 storage with 2.5 GbE networking and enterprise-grade security features. The modest 2 GB RAM and 2.0 GHz quad-core CPU may constrain demanding applications, and power draw peaks at 85 W. Best suited for small businesses seeking an all-in-one secure NAS.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16 TB | 108 TBbest | |
4best | 4best | |
— | 4best | |
2 GHzbest | 2 GHzbest | |
2 GBbest | 2 GBbest | |
— | 278 MB/sbest | |
— | 281 MB/sbest | |
2best | 2best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 16 TB | 108 TB |
Performance(1) | ||
CPU Model | Alpine AL-524 | Intel Celeron J4125 |
Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (Idle) (W) | 20-48 W | 6.10 W |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 29-57 W | 28.25 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 37.6×36.6×31.5 cm cm | 19.89 x 16.61 x 22.30 cm cm |
Compliance(1) | ||
Certifications | TAA | FCC |
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Professional reviewers and editors have not published independent evaluations of this 2025 model; manufacturer materials position it as a business-class value solution with emphasis on easy deployment, built-in security, and cloud sync capabilities.
No consumer reviews or forum discussions were found in the source data, so user sentiment cannot be assessed beyond the promotional claims repeated in listings.
Professional reviewers and editors consistently praise the DS425+ for its solid performance, fast 2.5 GbE networking, and the polished DSM software that makes setup and management straightforward.
Everyday users generally commend the DS425+ for its solid performance, fast 2.5 GbE networking, and energy-efficient operation.
