Terramaster F8
Score: 76/100
Synology DS425+
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Synology DiskStation DS425+ is a 4-bay NAS featuring an Intel Celeron J4125, 2.5 GbE plus 1 GbE connectivity, and a built-in hardware encryption engine. Its limited RAM capacity and absence of 10 GbE limit high-performance scenarios. Suitable for home offices and small teams needing secure, energy-efficient storage.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
64 TB | 108 TBbest | |
8best | 4 | |
4best | 4best | |
3.4 GHzbest | 2 GHz | |
8 GBbest | 2 GB | |
1,020 MB/sbest | 278 MB/s | |
— | 281 MB/sbest | |
3best | 2 |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(2) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 64 TB | 108 TB |
Drive Bays | 8 | 4 |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | Intel N95 | Intel Celeron J4125 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 3.4 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 8 GB | 2 GB |
Sequential Read Speed (MB/s) | 1020 MB/s | 278 MB/s |
Connectivity(3) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 10 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Power(2) | ||
Power Consumption (Idle) (W) | 9 W | 6.10 W |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 45 W | 28.25 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.6 kg | 2.18 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 4 x 10 x 15 cm cm | 19.89 x 16.61 x 22.30 cm cm |
Noise Level (dB) | 19 dB | 21.6 dB |
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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.
Professional reviewers and editors consistently praise the DS425+ for its solid performance, fast 2.5 GbE networking, and the polished DSM software that makes setup and management straightforward.
Everyday users generally commend the DS425+ for its solid performance, fast 2.5 GbE networking, and energy-efficient operation.
“Super quiet and portable-like two phones”
“Fast 1024MB/s transfers”
“OS eating 40GB per SSD”
