Qnap TR-004U
Score: 74/100
Terramaster F8
Score: 76/100Rankings
The TerraMaster F8 SSD is an ultra-compact 8-bay all-flash NAS delivering up to 64 TB raw capacity and fast 10 GbE transfers. Its trade-offs include relatively high power draw, a single network port and OS space consumption. It suits small businesses and creators needing portable high-performance 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 | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 64 TBbest | |
4 | 8best | |
— | 4best | |
— | 3.4 GHzbest | |
— | 8 GBbest | |
239.1 MB/s | 1,020 MB/sbest | |
224.8 MB/sbest | — | |
— | 3best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Drive Bays | 4 | 8 |
Performance(1) | ||
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 239.1 MB/s | 1020 MB/s |
Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (Idle) (W) | 4.79 W | 9 W |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 18.9 W | 45 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2 kg | 0.6 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 20×42×54 cm cm | 4 x 10 x 15 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers commend the F8 SSD series for delivering desktop-class performance in a palm-sized chassis, with the Plus model's i3-N305 and 16 GB DDR5 providing a clear boost for virtualization and 4K media tasks. However, they caution that the OS's 40 GB footprint and the 45 W power draw under load diminish its efficiency, and the single 10 GbE port may be a limitation for enterprise-grade redundancy.
Everyday users love the silent, portable nature of the device and its lightning-fast 10 GbE transfers, noting the ease of tool-free SSD swaps and upgradable memory. Recurring frustrations focus on the OS consuming significant space, higher power usage, limited Ethernet options, and occasional heat under sustained workloads.
“Super quiet and portable-like two phones”
“Fast 1024MB/s transfers”
“OS eating 40GB per SSD”
