Qnap TR-004U
Score: 74/100
Buffalo TeraStation Essentials 2025
Score: 78/100Rankings
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.
The QNAP TR-004U is a 1U rack-mountable 4-bay expansion enclosure that offers flexible RAID options and hot-swappable trays. Its reliance on USB 3.2 Gen 1 and lack of built-in networking can limit throughput. Ideal for data-center environments needing compact local storage expansion.
| Attribute | | |
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— | 16 TBbest | |
4best | 4best | |
— | 2 GHzbest | |
— | 2 GBbest | |
239.1 MB/sbest | — | |
224.8 MB/sbest | — | |
— | 2best | |
— | 2best |
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Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (Idle) (W) | 4.79 W | 20-48 W |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 18.9 W | 29-57 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 20×42×54 cm cm | 37.6×36.6×31.5 cm cm |
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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.
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