Terramaster F4-424 Pro 32GB Black
Score: 79/100
Terramaster F8
Score: 76/100Rankings
The TerraMaster F4-424 Pro is a 4-bay NAS delivering desktop-grade performance with an Intel i3-N305 CPU, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and dual 2.5 GbE ports. Its lack of 10 GbE networking and limited M.2 bandwidth temper its appeal for high-throughput environments. Ideal for prosumer media enthusiasts and small businesses needing strong transcoding.
The TerraMaster F8 SSD is an ultra-compact 8-bay all-flash NAS delivering up to 64 TB raw capacity and fast 10 GbE transfers. Its trade-offs include relatively high power draw, a single network port and OS space consumption. It suits small businesses and creators needing portable high-performance storage.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
88 TBbest | 64 TB | |
4 | 8best | |
8best | 4 | |
3.8 GHzbest | 3.4 GHz | |
32 GBbest | 8 GB | |
— | 1,020 MB/sbest | |
2 | 3best | |
2best | 1 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 88 TB | 64 TB |
Drive Bays | 4 | 8 |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Core i3-N305 | Intel N95 |
CPU Cores | 8 | 4 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 3.8 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 32 GB | 8 GB |
Connectivity(3) | ||
USB Ports | 2 | 3 |
Ethernet Ports | 2 | 1 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.905 kg | 0.6 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 15.4×17.9×22.2 cm cm | 4 x 10 x 15 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers consider the F4-424 Pro the most powerful media-class 4-bay NAS on the market, lauding its desktop-grade i3-N305 CPU, 32 GB DDR5 memory, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1 and NVMe caching. They commend its cooling redesign and tool-free bays, but criticize the immature TOS software, absence of 10 GbE/SFP+ and the limited PCIe Gen3 ×2 M.2 bandwidth.
Everyday users love the raw performance for 4K streaming, quiet operation, easy drive swaps and fast initial setup. Common frustrations revolve around the basic TOS app store, occasional firmware bugs, throttled M.2 speeds and the desire for easier RAM upgrades and a built-in battery backup.
“Super quiet and portable-like two phones”
“Fast 1024MB/s transfers”
“OS eating 40GB per SSD”
Professional reviewers commend the F8 SSD series for delivering desktop-class performance in a palm-sized chassis, with the Plus model's i3-N305 and 16 GB DDR5 providing a clear boost for virtualization and 4K media tasks. However, they caution that the OS's 40 GB footprint and the 45 W power draw under load diminish its efficiency, and the single 10 GbE port may be a limitation for enterprise-grade redundancy.
Everyday users love the silent, portable nature of the device and its lightning-fast 10 GbE transfers, noting the ease of tool-free SSD swaps and upgradable memory. Recurring frustrations focus on the OS consuming significant space, higher power usage, limited Ethernet options, and occasional heat under sustained workloads.
