QNAP TS-216G 2-bay
Score: 75/100
Terramaster F6-424
Score: 78/100Rankings
The TerraMaster F6-424 is a 6-bay NAS powered by an Intel N95 quad-core CPU, 8 GB DDR5 RAM (expandable to 32 GB) and dual 2.5 GbE ports, delivering high-performance storage, 4K hardware transcoding and extensive RAID options for SMBs and power users.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
44 TB | 144 TBbest | |
2 | 6best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GB | 8 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 13.907 Wbest | 43 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 22 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | QTS 5.2.8 | TOS |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-Core 2.0 GHz | Intel N95 |
System Memory (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 13.907 W | 43 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.45 kg | 2.7 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | Internal |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS v2/3/4, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, iSCSI, WebDAV | IPv4/IPv6, CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP, SFTP, iSCSI, SNMP, HTTPS, SSH |
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 44 TB | 144 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 6 |
RAID Support | JBOD, Single, RAID 0, RAID 1 | Single, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, TRAID, TRAID+ |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" 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.
Professional reviewers praise the F6-424 for its powerful Intel N95 processor, dual 2.5 GbE networking and flexible RAID options, noting that it delivers enterprise-level performance at a mid-range price. However, they caution that the base 8 GB of RAM and the less-polished TOS UI may require upgrades or adjustments for power users.
Everyday users appreciate the easy, tool-free drive installation and the smooth 4K media playback via Plex, but many report that the device can lag under heavy multi-user scenarios and wish for more RAM out of the box. The size of the chassis also draws mixed feedback.
