Qnap TS-264-8G-US
Score: 81/100
Terramaster F6-424 Max
Score: 87/100Rankings
The TerraMaster F6-424 Max is a 6-bay NAS powered by a 10-core Intel i5-1235U, dual 10 GbE ports and PCIe Gen4 NVMe slots for blazing performance. Its larger size, higher power draw and premium price may be overkill for modest setups. Best suited for SMBs and power users demanding high-speed storage and virtualization.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
44 TB | 144 TBbest | |
2 | 6best | |
4 | 10best | |
2 GHz | 4.4 GHzbest | |
8 GBbest | 8 GBbest | |
— | 2,090 MB/sbest | |
— | 2,090 MB/sbest | |
4best | 3 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 44 TB | 144 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 6 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Celeron N5095 | Intel Core i5-1235U |
CPU Cores | 4 | 10 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.0 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Ports | 4 | 3 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 29.086 W | 70 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.55 kg | 2.7 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 27.94×22.86×33.02 cm cm | 22.2×17.9×15.4 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 praise the F6-424 Max for its blend of high-end processing power, fast dual 10 GbE networking, and Gen 4 NVMe performance, calling it a robust solution for media-heavy workloads and SMB backup needs. The integrated 4K transcoding and extensive backup features are highlighted as differentiators, while its low power draw and smart cooling are noted as efficient design choices.
Although direct end-user reviews are scarce, the professional consensus suggests that power users and small-to-medium businesses value the device's 4K streaming, Plex support, and expandable memory, indicating strong appeal among tech-savvy consumers who need reliable, high-throughput storage.
