Terramaster F4-424 Pro
Score: 87/100Buffalo TeraStation TS3430RN
Score: 81/100Rankings
The TerraMaster F4-424 Pro is a high-performance 4-bay NAS aimed at business and media-centric use, featuring an 8-core Intel i3-N305 CPU, 32 GB DDR5 RAM and dual 2.5 GbE ports, supporting 4K 60 fps transcoding and NVMe caching.
A 1U rack-mountable 4-bay NAS with up to 32 TB capacity, quad-core CPU, dual 2.5 GbE ports and strong security features, suited for SMBs, but limited by modest memory and lack of SSD cache or snapshots.
| Attribute | | Buffalo TeraStation TS3430RN |
|---|---|---|
88 TBbest | 32 TB | |
4best | 4best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
8best | 4 | |
32 GBbest | 2 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 33 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | 21 dBbest | — |
2 years | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | Buffalo TeraStation TS3430RN |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Core i3-N305 | Annapurna Labs Alpine AL524 Quad-core CPU |
CPU Cores | 8 | 4 |
System Memory (GB) | 32 GB | 2 GB |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.905 kg | 12.61 kg |
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 3 years |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | IPv4/IPv6, CIFS/SMB, NFS, FTP, SFTP, HTTPS, SSH, iSCSI, SNMP | CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, NFS, TCP/IP, iSCSI |
USB Ports | 2 | 3 |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 88 TB | 32 TB |
RAID Support | TRAID, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, JBOD, Single | RAID 0,1,5,6,10,JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA HDD, SATA SSD | 3.5" SATA III |
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Professional reviewers praise the F4-424 Pro for its unmatched CPU power, abundant DDR5 memory, and advanced media capabilities such as 4K 60 fps transcoding with AV1 support. The dual M.2 slots and TRAID flexibility are highlighted as strong differentiators, while the plastic enclosure, lack of 10 GbE, and limited physical security features are noted as drawbacks.
Everyday users appreciate the fast performance, smooth 4K streaming, and the convenience of NVMe caching, often noting the ample RAM as a major plus. Recurring complaints focus on the non-upgradable memory, the cheap-feel plastic chassis, and the missing front USB and security lock.
Professional reviewers praise the TeraStation 3430RN for its rock-solid reliability, robust security suite and straightforward deployment, highlighting the pre-configured RAID, rail kit and 2.5 GbE networking as key strengths. They note, however, that the modest 2 GB of non-ECC RAM, lack of SSD cache and absence of snapshot capabilities make it less suitable for high-performance or mission-critical scenarios.
Everyday users consistently commend the NAS for its easy setup, dependable day-to-day performance and strong security features, especially the ransomware detection and two-factor authentication. Recurring complaints focus on slower-than-advertised transfer speeds, limited memory causing performance hiccups, and the desire for snapshot functionality and lighter hardware.
“Easy Installation: Users appreciate the out-of-the-box RAID setup and included mounting hardware.”
“Stable Performance: Many report reliable file sharing and backup operations across Windows, Mac, and Linux.”
