QNAP TS-216G 2-bay
Score: 75/100
Terramaster F2-425 Plus
Score: 74/100Rankings
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 Plus is a compact two-bay NAS that combines a powerful Intel N150 quad-core CPU, 8 GB DDR5 RAM, dual 5 GbE ports and three M.2 NVMe slots, delivering high-speed hybrid storage and direct 4K/8K media playback via HDMI.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
44 TB | 88 TBbest | |
2best | 2best | |
2.5 Gbps | 5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GB | 8 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.907 Wbest | 48 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 20 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | QTS 5.2.8 | TOS 6.0 |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-Core 2.0 GHz | Intel N150 |
System Memory (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 13.907 W | 48 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.45 kg | 1.9 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | External |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 44 TB | 88 TB |
RAID Support | JBOD, Single, RAID 0, RAID 1 | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, Single, TRAID, TRAID+ |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, SATA 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.
QNAP is better for users who value a mature UI and app catalog, while TerraMaster excels for those needing high-speed NVMe caching and dual 5 GbE.
Professional reviewers commend the F2-425 Plus for its hardware-forward design, noting the rare triple M.2 slots, dual 5 GbE ports and strong Intel CPU as standout features that deliver fast file transfers and reliable 4K/8K transcoding. However, they consistently point out the modest TOS app ecosystem and less polished UI as the main drawbacks that keep it from being a market leader.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward setup, quiet operation, rapid file transfers and the convenience of HDMI output for media playback. The most common complaints revolve around the limited app selection and a UI that feels less refined than competing platforms.
