Synology DS925+
Score: 85/100
Terramaster F6-424
Score: 78/100Rankings
The DS925+ is a powerful 4-bay NAS aimed at prosumers and small businesses, offering an AMD Ryzen CPU, dual 2.5 GbE networking, SSD caching and extensive DSM features, though it lacks native 10 GbE and enforces a Synology-only drive policy.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
200 TBbest | 144 TB | |
4 | 6best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
4best | 4best | |
4 GB | 8 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 37.91 Wbest | 43 W |
| ↓ lower better | 20.5 dBbest | 22 dB |
3 yearsbest | 2 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | DSM 7.2 | TOS |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | AMD Ryzen V1500B | Intel N95 |
System Memory (GB) | 4 GB | 8 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 37.91 W | 43 W |
Noise Level (dB) | 20.5 dB | 22 dB |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.26 kg | 2.7 kg |
Power Supply Type | 100-120W adaptive | Internal |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | SMB1–3,NFSv3–v4.1,iSCSI,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMP,LDAP,CalDAV | IPv4/IPv6, CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP, SFTP, iSCSI, SNMP, HTTPS, SSH |
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 200 TB | 144 TB |
Drive Bays | 4 | 6 |
RAID Support | Synology Hybrid RAID,Basic,JBOD,RAID 0,RAID 1,RAID 5,RAID 6,RAID 10 | Single, JBOD, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, TRAID, TRAID+ |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD,M.2 2280 NVMe SSD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD |
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Professional reviewers praise the DS925+ for its powerful AMD Ryzen processor, dual 2.5 GbE networking, and flexible SSD caching, noting enterprise-grade performance in a compact form factor, while criticizing the loss of 10 GbE and strict drive ecosystem.
Everyday users appreciate fast file transfers, quiet operation, and the ease of DSM, but some are disappointed by the locked-down drive ecosystem and lack of 10 GbE for future-proofing.
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.
