QNAP · Updated June 2026
QNAP TS-264: price, specs & release date
QNAP TS-264, released 2022. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: qnap.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The QNAP TS-264 is listed at $489 on qnap.com as of 2026-06-27, #2 cheapest of 11 NAS devices (median $639.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 14/100 pay-blind standing, #10 of 11 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Fast transfer speeds over 2.5GbE, confirmed in real-world file copies; Extensive upgrade/expansion options (M.2 NVMe slots, PCIe card, storage expansion units).
- Skip if High purchase price for a diskless 2-bay enclosure is a dealbreaker.
Is the QNAP TS-264 a good buy?
At $489, the QNAP TS-264 is #2 cheapest of the 11 NAS devices we track, where the median is $639.99. On the spec sheet, its bays of 2 is the lowest of the 11, its max capacity of 48 TB is the lowest of the 11, and its release of 2022 is the lowest of the 11. By release date, it is the oldest of the 11 we date.
Evidence of Record
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Two independent labs measured this product across 3 physical metrics — pcmark 10 data, speed and power. With a second lab on record, each figure comes from more than one independent hands-on source — a measure of how much evidence exists, not a rating of the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the QNAP TS-264
Two whitelisted testers (TechRadar, reprinting a PC Pro lab review, and PCWorld) both rate the TS-264 a fast, upgrade-friendly 2.5GbE NAS for home and prosumer use. PCWorld measured up to 296MB/s reads and flagged the high price and 33.7W load power; TechRadar found QTS less slick than Synology's DSM.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2024-12-09–2025-12-23
Consistently praised
- Fast transfer speeds over 2.5GbE, confirmed in real-world file copies · 2 sources
- Extensive upgrade/expansion options (M.2 NVMe slots, PCIe card, storage expansion units) · 2 sources
- Compact chassis with a rich port selection including HDMI · 2 sources
Commonly flagged
- High purchase price for a diskless 2-bay enclosure
- Higher power consumption than 1GbE NAS units (up to 33.7W under load)
- QTS software feels more technical / less slick than Synology's DSM
- NVMe SSD installation is awkward, needing a screwdriver and with slots partly obstructed
Where reviewers disagree Sources conflict on RAM upgradability: TechRadar states the onboard memory 'can't be further upgraded,' while PCWorld reports the 8GB DDR4 can be expanded to 16GB with a second module. They also differ in tone on real-world speed — PCWorld logged record copy speeds, whereas TechRadar found the margin over 1GbE 'wasn't as great as we were expecting.'
The sources (2)
PCMark 10 Data Drive score (disk, over single 2.5GbE): 487 · PCMark 10 Data Drive score (SSD, over single 2.5GbE): 482
The TS-264 combines strong specifications and performance for a reasonable price
While QTS is generally excellent, it feels more technical and less slick than some rivals – particularly Synology's DSM software.
File-copy tests confirmed that the TS-264 is fast in real-world use, but the margin over 1GbE devices wasn't as great as we were expecting.
UHD movie write (Tears of Steel, RAID 1, 2.5GbE): 223.40 MB/s · UHD movie read (Tears of Steel, RAID 1, 2.5GbE): 261.41 MB/s · NAS Performance Tester 8000MB write: 247.31 MB/s · NAS Performance Tester 8000MB read: 284.89 MB/s · NAS Performance Tester 100MB read: 294.39 MB/s · Backup write: 42.43 MB/s · Power consumption under load: 33.7 watts · Power consumption idle: 26.5 watts
Even in its factory configuration, the QNAP TS-264-8G is an extremely fast NAS server for the 2.5GbE network.
At the same time, it also commands a correspondingly high purchase price for the empty housing.
As always with 2.5GbE network storage, the power consumption is higher than with comparable 1GbE NAS systems.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $489 US street price diskless on Newegg ($489.00) |
|---|---|
| Brand | QNAP |
| Released | 2022 |
| Bays | 2 |
| CPU | Intel Celeron N5095 (4-core, up to 2.9 GHz) |
| RAM (GB) | 8 |
| Max capacity (TB) | 48 |
| Ethernet | 2x 2.5GbE (10GbE via PCIe expansion card) |
| M2 slots | 2 |
| Raid | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD |
Source: qnap.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by newegg.com. CPU Intel Celeron N5095 4-core up to 2.9 GHz, 8 GB DDR4 (onboard), 2 bays, 2x M.2 2280 PCIe Gen 3 x1 slots, 2x 2.5GbE (100M/1G/2.5G) confirmed from qnap.com/en-us/product/ts-264. Max 48 TB from 2x 24TB drives (expandable to 280 TB with TL-D1600S expansion). 1x PCIe Gen 3 x2 slot for 10GbE card. HDMI 2.0 output, Intel UHD Graphics. Newegg TS-264 diskless $489.00. RAID 1 confirmed on product page; RAID 0 and JBOD implied by 2-bay QTS configuration.
Is the QNAP TS-264 worth it vs cheaper NAS devices?
QNAP TS-264 against its closest cheaper and pricier NAS devices on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 11 ranked
| Product | Price | Bays | CPU | RAM (GB) | Max capacity (TB) | Ethernet |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QNAP TS-264 this | $489 | 2 | Intel Celeron N5095 (4-core, up to 2.9 GHz) | 8 | 48 | 2x 2.5GbE (10GbE via PCIe expansion card) |
| Synology DiskStation DS224+ | $299.99 | 2 | Intel Celeron J4125 (4-core, 2.0–2.7 GHz) | 2 | 48 | 2x 1GbE |
| Ubiquiti UniFi UNAS Pro | $499 | 7 | ARM Cortex-A57 (4-core, 1.7 GHz) | 8 | 154 | 1x 1GbE RJ45 + 1x 10GbE SFP+ |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the QNAP TS-264?
Two whitelisted testers (TechRadar, reprinting a PC Pro lab review, and PCWorld) both rate the TS-264 a fast, upgrade-friendly 2.5GbE NAS for home and prosumer use. PCWorld measured up to 296MB/s reads and flagged the high price and 33.7W load power; TechRadar found QTS less slick than Synology's DSM. Praised: Fast transfer speeds over 2.5GbE, confirmed in real-world file copies; Extensive upgrade/expansion options (M.2 NVMe slots, PCIe card, storage expansion units); Compact chassis with a rich port selection including HDMI. Flagged: High purchase price for a diskless 2-bay enclosure; Higher power consumption than 1GbE NAS units (up to 33.7W under load); QTS software feels more technical / less slick than Synology's DSM; NVMe SSD installation is awkward, needing a screwdriver and with slots partly obstructed. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the QNAP TS-264 cost?
The QNAP TS-264 has a US price of $489 (US street price diskless on Newegg ($489.00)), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the QNAP TS-264 compare on price?
At $489, the QNAP TS-264 is #2 cheapest of the 11 NAS devices we track, where the median is $639.99.
When was the QNAP TS-264 released?
The QNAP TS-264 was released 2022.
What are the QNAP TS-264's key specs?
QNAP TS-264 (QNAP): bays 2, cpu Intel Celeron N5095 (4-core, up to 2.9 GHz), ram gb 8, max capacity tb 48, ethernet 2x 2.5GbE (10GbE via PCIe expansion card). Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $489 at qnap.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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