Synology DS925+
Score: 88/100
Terramaster F4-425 Plus 16GB
Score: 84/100Rankings
The Synology DiskStation DS925+ is a high-performance 4-bay NAS powered by an AMD Ryzen V1500B CPU, dual 2.5 GbE networking, and ECC memory with M.2 NVMe caching. It lacks native 10 GbE and requires a separate expansion unit for additional bays. Targeted at small businesses and prosumers needing scalable, reliable storage.
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.
| Attribute | | |
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200 TBbest | — | |
4best | 4best | |
4best | 4best | |
2.2 GHz | 3.6 GHzbest | |
4 GB | 16 GBbest | |
522 MB/s | 1,020 MB/sbest | |
565 MB/s | 1,020 MB/sbest | |
3 | 4best |
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Performance(5) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B | Intel N150 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 2.2 GHz | 3.6 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 4 GB | 16 GB |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 522 MB/s | 1020 MB/s |
Sequential Write Speed (MB/s) | 565 MB/s | 1020 MB/s |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 4 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 50 W | 90 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.26 kg | 2.9 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 19.89 x 16.61 x 22.30 cm cm | 15.0×18.1×21.9 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers consider the DS925+ a solid, future-proof 4-bay NAS for small businesses, emphasizing its ECC memory, strong Ryzen CPU, and fast 2.5 GbE networking.
Everyday users generally commend the DS925+ for its quiet operation, low power consumption, and flexible expandability, especially the option to add NVMe caching.
“can double as a home lab server with juice to spare”
“TerraMaster's Best NAS Yet”
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.
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.
