QNAP TS-216G 2-bay
Score: 75/100
Terramaster F4-425 Plus
Score: 61/100Rankings
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 F4-425 Plus is a high-performance 4-bay NAS featuring an Intel N150 quad-core CPU, 16 GB DDR5 memory, dual 5 GbE networking and three M.2 NVMe slots. It targets homelab enthusiasts and small-business users who need ample RAM and fast hybrid storage, though its UI and expandability lag behind some competitors.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
44 TB | 120 TBbest | |
2 | 4best | |
2.5 Gbps | 5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GB | 16 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.907 Wbest | 62 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 33 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | QTS 5.2.8 | TOS 6.0.783 |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-Core 2.0 GHz | Intel N150 |
System Memory (GB) | 4 GB | 16 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 13.907 W | 62 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.45 kg | 2.9 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | External |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 4 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 44 TB | 120 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 4 |
RAID Support | JBOD, Single, RAID 0, RAID 1 | TRAID, TRAID+, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, Single |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD | SATA III |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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.
“Silent and cool under load”
“16GB DDR5 is a game-changer for Docker and VMs”
“Hardware transcoding works flawlessly with Plex and Jellyfin”
Reviewers praise the powerful Intel CPU, generous DDR5 memory and dual 5 GbE ports, but criticize the dated TOS interface, lack of PCIe expansion and limited HDMI functionality.
Users love the silent operation, strong RAM for Docker/VMs and hardware transcoding, while common complaints revolve around the unusable HDMI port, UI clunkiness and desire for faster PCIe 4.0 NVMe slots.
