QNAP TS-264 2-bay
Score: 80/100
Terramaster F4-424 Pro
Score: 87/100Rankings
The TerraMaster F4-424 Pro is a high-performance 4-bay NAS aimed at business and media-centric use, featuring an 8-core Intel i3-N305 CPU, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and dual 2.5 GbE ports, supporting 4K 60 fps transcoding and NVMe caching.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5,000 TBbest | 88 TB | |
2 | 4best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4 | 8best | |
8 GB | 32 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 29.086 Wbest | 33 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 21 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | QuTS hero, QTS | TOS 5.0 |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel Core i3-N305 |
CPU Cores | 4 | 8 |
System Memory (GB) | 8 GB | 32 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 29.086 W | 33 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.55 kg | 1.905 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | Internal |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS v2/3/4, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, FTPS | IPv4/IPv6, CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP, SFTP, HTTPS, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP |
USB Ports | 4 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 5000 TB | 88 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 4 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, JBOD | TRAID, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, JBOD, Single |
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 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 praise the F4-424 Pro for its unmatched CPU power, abundant DDR5 memory, and advanced media capabilities such as 4K 60 fps transcoding with AV1 support. The dual M.2 slots and TRAID flexibility are highlighted as strong differentiators, while the plastic enclosure, lack of 10 GbE, and limited physical security features are noted as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the fast performance, smooth 4K streaming, and the convenience of NVMe caching, often noting the ample RAM as a major plus. Recurring complaints focus on the non-upgradable memory, the cheap-feel plastic chassis, and the missing front USB and security lock.
