QNAP TS-216G 2-bay
Score: 75/100
Terramaster F2-425
Score: 72/100Rankings
The QNAP TS-216G-US is an affordable 2-bay NAS powered by an ARM Cortex-A55 CPU, offering 2.5 GbE connectivity, AI-enhanced features, and a rich software ecosystem for home and small-office users.
The TerraMaster F2-425 is a compact 2-bay NAS with an Intel Celeron quad-core CPU, up to 60 TB storage, 2.5 GbE networking and hardware-accelerated 4K transcoding, aimed at home users and small offices.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
44 TB | 60 TBbest | |
2best | 2best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.907 Wbest | 48 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 20 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | QTS 5.2.8 | TOS 6 |
Performance(2) | ||
CPU Model | ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-Core 2.0 GHz | Intel Celeron N5095 |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 13.907 W | 48 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.45 kg | 1.3 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | External |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS v2/3/4, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, iSCSI, WebDAV | SMB/CIFS, NFS, AFP, FTP, WebDAV |
Link Aggregation Support | true | false |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 44 TB | 60 TB |
RAID Support | JBOD, Single, RAID 0, RAID 1 | RAID 0, RAID 1, Single, TRAID |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, SSD |
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Professional reviewers, led by PCMag, rate the TS-216G-US highly for delivering solid 2.5 GbE performance, a rich feature set, and easy configuration at a budget price. They commend its AI capabilities and snapshot security, but note the lack of dual 2.5 GbE ports, M.2 slots, and expandable memory as drawbacks.
Everyday users praise the device for its quiet operation, small footprint, and hassle-free setup, highlighting the intuitive QTS UI and reliable performance for home media and file backup. Complaints are minimal in the provided data, focusing mainly on the absence of included drives.
Professional reviewers from TechRadar, AppleInsider and Impulse Gamer commend the F2-425 for its powerful Intel CPU, fast 2.5 GbE networking, tool-free drive bays and robust media-server features, positioning it as a standout in the 2-bay segment. They also note drawbacks such as the plastic chassis, a steep learning curve with the TOS UI, lack of link aggregation and occasional performance dips when multitasking heavily.
Everyday users appreciate the NAS for effortless 4K Plex/Jellyfin streaming, quiet operation, easy setup and the ability to run Docker containers like Pi-hole. Common complaints revolve around the clunky TOS interface and system sluggishness during large file copies, with several users wishing for a more polished UI and better multitasking performance.
“Perfect for Plex and Jellyfin - handles 4K transcoding effortlessly.”
“Setup was easy, and the mobile app works great for photo backup.”
“Quiet and compact - I keep it in my bedroom with no issues.”
