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TerraMaster F4-424 Pro — NAS · $699
TerraMaster

TerraMaster F4-424 Pro

NAS · $699

84
/ 100
From $699
VS
Synology DS1522+ wins by 4
Synology DS1522+ — NAS · $699
Synology

Synology DS1522+

NAS · $699

88
/ 100
From $699
Specdex verdict

Synology DS1522+ takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, TerraMaster F4-424 Pro lands at 84 and Synology DS1522+ at 88. That puts Synology DS1522+ ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick TerraMaster F4-424 Pro if…

  • ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers

Pick Synology DS1522+ if…

  • ✓Rich software ecosystem (Synology/QNAP)
  • ✓NVMe cache slots on newer models
  • ✓Docker/VM support on higher tiers
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Performance

Synology DS1522+

Compared on the performance sub-score

Synology DS1522+ leads on performance (88 vs 84).

Features

Synology DS1522+

Compared on the features sub-score

Synology DS1522+ leads on features (88 vs 84).

Software

Synology DS1522+

Compared on the software sub-score

Synology DS1522+ leads on software (86 vs 82).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 84
vs
88 Synology DS1522+

Score breakdown

TerraMaster F4-424 Pro
84
performance 84
features 84
software 82
value 82
Synology DS1522+
88
performance 88
features 88
software 86
value 82

Specs side-by-side

TerraMaster F4-424 Pro versus Synology DS1522+ — full spec comparison
Spec TerraMaster F4-424 Pro Synology DS1522+

TerraMaster F4-424 Pro

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

Synology DS1522+

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: TerraMaster F4-424 Pro vs Synology DS1522+

Which is better, TerraMaster F4-424 Pro or Synology DS1522+? +

Synology DS1522+ scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is TerraMaster F4-424 Pro worth the price? +

At $699, TerraMaster F4-424 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in performance.

Is Synology DS1522+ worth the price? +

At $699, Synology DS1522+ delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in performance.

Does TerraMaster F4-424 Pro or Synology DS1522+ 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.

Which is better for performance, TerraMaster F4-424 Pro or Synology DS1522+? +

Synology DS1522+ — leads on performance (88 vs 84). Compared on the performance sub-score.

Which is better for features, TerraMaster F4-424 Pro or Synology DS1522+? +

Synology DS1522+ — leads on features (88 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.