Qnap TR-004U
Score: 74/100
Terramaster F4-424 Pro 32GB Black
Score: 79/100Rankings
The TerraMaster F4-424 Pro is a 4-bay NAS delivering desktop-grade performance with an Intel i3-N305 CPU, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and dual 2.5 GbE ports. Its lack of 10 GbE networking and limited M.2 bandwidth temper its appeal for high-throughput environments. Ideal for prosumer media enthusiasts and small businesses needing strong transcoding.
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.
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Weight (kg) | 2 kg | 1.905 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 20×42×54 cm cm | 15.4×17.9×22.2 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers consider the F4-424 Pro the most powerful media-class 4-bay NAS on the market, lauding its desktop-grade i3-N305 CPU, 32 GB DDR5 memory, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1 and NVMe caching. They commend its cooling redesign and tool-free bays, but criticize the immature TOS software, absence of 10 GbE/SFP+ and the limited PCIe Gen3 ×2 M.2 bandwidth.
Everyday users love the raw performance for 4K streaming, quiet operation, easy drive swaps and fast initial setup. Common frustrations revolve around the basic TOS app store, occasional firmware bugs, throttled M.2 speeds and the desire for easier RAM upgrades and a built-in battery backup.
