QNAP TS-264 2-bay
Score: 80/100
QNAP TS-216G 2-bay
Score: 75/100Rankings
The QNAP TS-264-8G-US is a compact 2-bay desktop NAS featuring an Intel Celeron quad-core CPU, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1, and PCIe expandability, delivering strong performance for home and small-office environments.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
5,000 TBbest | 44 TB | |
2best | 2best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
8 GBbest | 4 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 29.086 W | 13.907 Wbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.55 kg | 1.45 kgbest |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | QuTS hero, QTS | QTS 5.2.8 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5095 | ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-Core 2.0 GHz |
System Memory (GB) | 8 GB | 4 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 29.086 W | 13.907 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.55 kg | 1.45 kg |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS v2/3/4, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, FTPS | CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS v2/3/4, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, iSCSI, WebDAV |
USB Ports | 4 | 3 |
Storage & Capacity(2) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 5000 TB | 44 TB |
RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, JBOD | JBOD, Single, RAID 0, RAID 1 |
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Professional reviewers from SmallNetBuilder, TechRadar and AnandTech praised the TS-264-8G for its exceptional feature set, noting the combination of a modern Celeron processor, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1 and PCIe expandability that is usually reserved for higher-end models.
Everyday users appreciate the fast I/O performance, 4K HDMI playback and the flexibility of adding PCIe cards, but they frequently mention the fan noise, the need for an M.2 heatsink and the lack of built-in 10 GbE as drawbacks.
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.
