Qnap TR-004U
Score: 74/100
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.
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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— | 108 TBbest | |
4best | 4best | |
— | 4best | |
— | 2 GHzbest | |
— | 2 GBbest | |
239.1 MB/s | 278 MB/sbest | |
224.8 MB/s | 281 MB/sbest | |
— | 2best |
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Performance(2) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 239.1 MB/s | 278 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 224.8 MB/s | 281 MB/s |
Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (Idle) (W) | 4.79 W | 6.10 W |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 18.9 W | 28.25 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2 kg | 2.18 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 20×42×54 cm cm | 19.89 x 16.61 x 22.30 cm cm |
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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.
