QNAP TS-932PX 5+4-bay
Score: 70/100
QNAP TS-216G 2-bay
Score: 75/100Rankings
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.
The TS-932PX-4G is a compact 9-bay tower NAS that combines dual 10 GbE/2.5 GbE networking with flexible hybrid storage, targeting SMBs and power users needing high throughput and SSD caching.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
308 TBbest | 44 TB | |
9best | 2 | |
10 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbps | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GBbest | 4 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 43.003 W | 13.907 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | 18.6 dBbest | — |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | QTS 5.2.5 | QTS 5.2.8 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Cortex-A57 | ARM Cortex-A55 Quad-Core 2.0 GHz |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 10 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 43.003 W | 13.907 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 3.58 kg | 1.45 kg |
Power Supply Type | External | External AC adapter |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | IPv4, IPv6, CIFS/SMB, NFS v3/v4, AFP, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP/HTTPS, iSCSI, WebDAV | CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS v2/3/4, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, iSCSI, WebDAV |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 308 TB | 44 TB |
Drive Bays | 9 | 2 |
RAID Support | JBOD, RAID 0,1,5,6,10,50,60 | JBOD, Single, RAID 0, RAID 1 |
Supported Drive Types | SATA HDD, SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers describe the TS-932PX-4G as a "compact powerhouse" that brings enterprise-grade 10 GbE connectivity and intelligent SSD tiering to the small-business market.
Everyday users appreciate the fast network ports, flexible hybrid storage, and low power consumption, while noting the single RAM slot and need for extra SFP+ modules.
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.
