QNAP
QNAP TS-464
4-bay · N5095 · 2.5 GbE × 2 · PCIe expandable
87
/ 100
From $599
VS
QNAP TS-464 wins by 7
TerraMaster
TerraMaster F2-423
NAS · $379
80
/ 100
From $379
Specdex verdict
QNAP TS-464 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, QNAP TS-464 lands at 87 and TerraMaster F2-423 at 80. That puts QNAP TS-464 ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick QNAP TS-464 if…
- ✓Dual 2.5 GbE standard
- ✓PCIe expansion slot for 10 GbE
- ✓Hardware transcoding
Pick TerraMaster F2-423 if…
- ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
- ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
QNAP TS-464 87
vs 80 TerraMaster F2-423
Score breakdown
QNAP TS-464
87 performance 88
features 92
software 80
value 92
TerraMaster F2-423
80 performance 80
features 80
software 78
value 82
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | QNAP TS-464 | TerraMaster F2-423 |
|---|---|---|
| Bays | 4 | — |
| CPU | Intel Celeron N5095 | — |
| RAM | 8 GB (16 GB max) | — |
| Ports | 2× 2.5 GbE + PCIe slot | — |
QNAP TS-464
Pros
- +Dual 2.5 GbE standard
- +PCIe expansion slot for 10 GbE
- +Hardware transcoding
Cons
- −QTS still dense
- −QNAP security history checkered
- −Comes with 8 GB RAM only
TerraMaster F2-423
Pros
- +Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
- +NVMe cache slots on newer models
- +Docker/VM support on higher tiers
Cons
- −Disks rarely included
- −Drive compatibility restrictions on some brands
- −Power draw 24/7
FAQ: QNAP TS-464 vs TerraMaster F2-423
Which is better, QNAP TS-464 or TerraMaster F2-423? +
QNAP TS-464 scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is QNAP TS-464 worth the price? +
At $599, QNAP TS-464 delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in features.
Is TerraMaster F2-423 worth the price? +
At $379, TerraMaster F2-423 delivers a Specdex score of 80 — strongest in value.
Does QNAP TS-464 or TerraMaster F2-423 last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.