QNAP TS-433 4-bay
Score: 82/100
Terramaster F6-424
Score: 78/100Rankings
The QNAP TS-433-4G-US is a compact 4-bay NAS powered by an ARM Cortex-A55 CPU, offering AI-driven photo management, dual Ethernet (including 2.5 GbE), hardware encryption and low power consumption for home and small-office use.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 144 TBbest | |
4 | 6best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GB | 8 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 22.54 Wbest | 43 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 22 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | QTS 5.0.1+ | 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) | 22.54 W | 43 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.07 kg | 2.7 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | Internal |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Drive Bays | 4 | 6 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, JBOD | Single, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, TRAID, TRAID+ |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDDs, 2.5" SATA SSDs and HDDs | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD |
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Professional reviewers describe the TS-433 as a smartly designed home NAS that balances performance, AI features, and affordability. They commend its AI-driven photo management and 2.5 GbE connectivity, but caution that the ARM CPU and fixed 4 GB RAM limit software compatibility and future expandability.
Everyday users appreciate the device's easy setup, quiet operation, and especially the fast, accurate AI photo organization. The 2.5 GbE port is frequently praised for speeding up backups and streaming, while common frustrations revolve around limited RAM, occasional performance slowdowns under load, and the lack of SSD cache or broader app support.
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.
“smartly designed home NAS”
“excellent AI photo tagging”
“forward-thinking”
