Qnap TS-264-8G-US
Score: 81/100
Terramaster F4-425 Plus 16GB
Score: 84/100Rankings
The TerraMaster F4-425 Plus is a 4-bay hybrid NAS delivering dual 5 GbE connectivity, 16 GB DDR5 memory, and 8K transcoding capabilities. Limitations include PCIe x1 M.2 bandwidth and non-ECC RAM, which may affect high-end workloads. Designed for media-rich home or small-office environments seeking high capacity and fast cache.
The QNAP TS-264-8G-US is a compact 2-bay tower NAS with a quad-core Intel Celeron and dual 2.5 GbE, offering strong performance and fast networking. Its limited bay count and modest power draw may restrict raw capacity and efficiency for larger deployments. Best suited for home and small-office users needing high-speed media streaming and SSD caching.
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44 TBbest | — | |
2 | 4best | |
4best | 4best | |
2 GHz | 3.6 GHzbest | |
8 GB | 16 GBbest | |
— | 1,020 MB/sbest | |
— | 1,020 MB/sbest | |
4best | 4best |
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Storage(1) | ||
Drive Bays | 2 | 4 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel N150 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.0 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 29.086 W | 90 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.55 kg | 2.9 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 27.94×22.86×33.02 cm cm | 15.0×18.1×21.9 cm cm |
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Editors stress that the TS-264-8G-US delivers superior performance for a compact 2-bay NAS, thanks to its Intel quad-core CPU, built-in GPU, dual 2.5 GbE ports and PCIe expandability.
Professional reviewers consider the F4-425 Plus a well-rounded, mid-range NAS that delivers a notable performance uplift thanks to its Intel N150 processor, 16 GB DDR5 memory, and dual 5 GbE ports. The hybrid storage architecture and three M.2 slots are highlighted as differentiators, while the non-ECC memory and limited M.2 bandwidth are cited as the main compromises.
“can double as a home lab server with juice to spare”
“TerraMaster's Best NAS Yet”
Everyday users generally praise the device for its massive capacity, fast NVMe caching, and future-proof 5 GbE networking, especially for home media and small-office workflows. Recurring complaints focus on the limited SSD lane bandwidth, underused HDMI port, and the bulk of the external power brick.
