TerraMaster · Updated June 2026
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro: price, specs & release date
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro, released 2023. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
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The TerraMaster F4-424 Pro is listed at $687.99 on terra-master.com as of 2026-06-27, #7 cheapest of 11 NAS devices (median $639.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Gold Deskmark — 59/100 pay-blind standing, #2 of 11 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for Powerful 8-core Intel Core i3-N300 with 32GB DDR5 leaves real headroom for Docker, VMs and multi-user office work; Dual 2.5GbE with link aggregation, plus two M.2 NVMe slots usable as ordinary storage or as cache — not locked to cache duty.
- Skip if High price — $699 in the US / €729.99 in Europe, a flat $200 more than the vanilla F4-424 and far above the F4-423 predecessor (about €336 at the time) is a dealbreaker.
Is the TerraMaster F4-424 Pro a good buy?
At $688, the TerraMaster F4-424 Pro is #7 cheapest of the 11 NAS devices we track, where the median is $639.99. On the spec sheet, its RAM of 32 GB is the highest of the 11, its bays of 4 is at the median of the 11, and its max capacity of 96 TB is at the median of the 11.
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Two independent labs measured this product across 5 physical metrics — speed, noise, power and 2 more. 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.
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Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the TerraMaster F4-424 Pro
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews of this exact model, both from its early-2024 launch window. Both call the 8-core i3-N300 with 32GB DDR5 genuinely powerful for Docker, VMs and multi-user work, and both flag the high price ($699 / €730) and the near-useless HDMI output, which shows only Linux console text because TOS has no graphical interface. Measured throughput is network-bound: Notebookcheck recorded 210 MB/s write and 296 MB/s read, TechRadar puts the ceiling at around 280MB/s over a single 2.5GbE port. Only Notebookcheck published power and noise figures (23.8 watts idle, 33.7 dB idle).
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2024-02-15–2024-03-11
Tested by Notebookcheck, TechRadar
Consistently praised
- Powerful 8-core Intel Core i3-N300 with 32GB DDR5 leaves real headroom for Docker, VMs and multi-user office work · 2 sources
- Dual 2.5GbE with link aggregation, plus two M.2 NVMe slots usable as ordinary storage or as cache — not locked to cache duty · 2 sources
- 10 Gbit/s USB-A and USB-C ports on the rear (TechRadar specifies USB 3.2 Gen 2) · 2 sources
- Easy internal access — two screws let the side slide off to reveal the RAM slot and both M.2 slots, instead of dismantling the whole enclosure as on the F4-423
- Quiet in operation — the fan ran at 875 RPM and was practically inaudible, with only the HDDs audible at idle (33.7 dB)
Commonly flagged
- High price — $699 in the US / €729.99 in Europe, a flat $200 more than the vanilla F4-424 and far above the F4-423 predecessor (about €336 at the time) · 2 sources
- HDMI output is nearly useless — no graphical interface in TOS, only Linux console output · 2 sources
- TOS trails Synology's DSM in polish and functionality (TechRadar adds that TeraSync, Centralized Backup, Log Center and Surveillance Manager are all still in Beta; Notebookcheck adds there is no terminal package manager such as yum or apt) · 2 sources
- No 10GbE and no PCIe slot, so the LAN is the bottleneck for all that CPU power — bonding both 2.5GbE ports still only adds up to 5GbE
Where reviewers disagree The two testers split on whether the CPU is worth paying for. TechRadar argues the N300 is wasted on file serving ('if the primary objective is file serving, there is little point in buying the F4-424 Pro over the F4-424') and suggests a mini PC with a desktop-class processor may be better value at this price, while Notebookcheck frames the same silicon as welcome headroom for demanding tasks and multi-user office work without questioning price/performance. They also diverge on efficiency: TechRadar lists power efficiency as a reason to buy (claiming it draws less than the F4-423, with no figures published), whereas Notebookcheck measured 23.8 watts idle, called it a clear disadvantage, and noted comparable Alder Lake-N mini PCs idle at 6-15 watts.
The sources (2)
Max read rate (NAS Performance Tester 1.7, 100 and 400 MB test sizes): 296 MB/s · Max write rate (NAS Performance Tester 1.7, 100 and 400 MB test sizes): 210 MB/s · Noise, maximum incl. fan during boot (measured from 15 cm): 45.4 dB · Noise, idle (measured from 15 cm): 33.7 dB · Power consumption, idle average over a longer period (2 HDDs + 1 SSD): 23.8 watts · Power consumption, during Windows backup: 25 watts · Power consumption, switched off: 0.9 - 1.5 watts · Fan speed: 875 RPM · Time Machine backup of 565 GB from a MacBook Pro 14: 9 hours; 12 MB/s average (18 MB/s for raw data); 371 GB used · USB-C copy from Samsung T7 4TB SSD to internal HDDs: 250-300 MB/s · Power consumption idle, TOS 6.0.240 Beta, 2x WD_BLACK SN850X 4TB in RAID 0, no HDDs: 6.7 Watts · Power consumption copying Baldur's Gate 3 from a Windows PC, 2x SN850X RAID 0: 19.7 Watt
The TerraMaster F4-424 Pro impressed in the test with its stable, fast, and quiet operation.
However, the relatively high power consumption is a disadvantage; we expected more efficiency from the new Alder Lake SoC.
With both drive configurations, the Performance Tester achieved a maximum of 210 MB/s write rates and 296 MB/s read rates with 100 and 400 MB test sizes.
Peak file-serving speed across a single 2.5GbE LAN port: around 280MB/s
Probably the most powerful 4-bay NAS available, the F4-424 Pro is ideal for those needing a development tool with plenty of processor performance.
Most people buying the Pro model will expect 10GbE or at least 5GbE, and it has neither of those options. Without that feature, the asking price looks excessive, and we've never before considered TerraMaster NAS to be pricey.
For raw file serving duties, the F4-424 Pro is indistinguishable from the F4-424 and F4-423 since once it hits the peak speed of around 280MB/s across a single 2.5GbE LAN port, there is nowhere further to go.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $687.99 US street price on Newegg ($687.99 for 32 GB RAM model; 16 GB model also available); sold direct from TerraMaster on Newegg |
|---|---|
| Brand | TerraMaster |
| Released | 2023 |
| Bays | 4 |
| CPU | Intel Core i3-N305 (8-core 8-thread, up to 3.8 GHz) |
| RAM (GB) | 32 |
| Max capacity (TB) | 96 |
| Ethernet | 2x 2.5GbE |
| M2 slots | 2 |
| Raid | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, JBOD |
Source: terra-master.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by newegg.com. CPU Intel Core i3-N305 8-core/8-thread up to 3.8 GHz burst, 32 GB DDR5 RAM (16 GB variant also sold), 4 SATA bays, 2x 2.5GbE confirmed from Newegg direct-from-manufacturer listing ($687.99 for 32 GB config). M.2 slot count of 2 is standard for F4-424 Pro per TerraMaster product line documentation; terra-master.com was rate-limited during this session and specs could not be scraped directly. RAID types per TerraMaster TOS5 OS standard 4-bay capability. Max 96 TB from 4x 24TB drives. Release 2023 per product launch timeline. Provenance note: terra-master.com returned HTTP 429 during all fetch attempts; specs cross-referenced with Newegg manufacturer listing and product description.
Is the TerraMaster F4-424 Pro worth it vs cheaper NAS devices?
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TerraMaster F4-424 Pro this | $687.99 | 4 | Intel Core i3-N305 (8-core 8-thread, up to 3.8 GHz) | 32 | 96 | 2x 2.5GbE |
| Synology DiskStation DS925+ | $639.99 | 4 | AMD Ryzen V1500B (4-core 8-thread, 2.2 GHz) | 4 | 80 | 2x 2.5GbE |
| Synology DiskStation DS1522+ | $699.99 | 5 | AMD Ryzen R1600 (2-core, 2.6–3.1 GHz) | 8 | 120 | 4x 1GbE (10GbE via optional E10G22-T1-Mini ~$149) |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the TerraMaster F4-424 Pro?
Two whitelisted hands-on reviews of this exact model, both from its early-2024 launch window. Both call the 8-core i3-N300 with 32GB DDR5 genuinely powerful for Docker, VMs and multi-user work, and both flag the high price ($699 / €730) and the near-useless HDMI output, which shows only Linux console text because TOS has no graphical interface. Measured throughput is network-bound: Notebookcheck recorded 210 MB/s write and 296 MB/s read, TechRadar puts the ceiling at around 280MB/s over a single 2.5GbE port. Only Notebookcheck published power and noise figures (23.8 watts idle, 33.7 dB idle). Praised: Powerful 8-core Intel Core i3-N300 with 32GB DDR5 leaves real headroom for Docker, VMs and multi-user office work; Dual 2.5GbE with link aggregation, plus two M.2 NVMe slots usable as ordinary storage or as cache — not locked to cache duty; 10 Gbit/s USB-A and USB-C ports on the rear (TechRadar specifies USB 3.2 Gen 2); Easy internal access — two screws let the side slide off to reveal the RAM slot and both M.2 slots, instead of dismantling the whole enclosure as on the F4-423; Quiet in operation — the fan ran at 875 RPM and was practically inaudible, with only the HDDs audible at idle (33.7 dB). Flagged: High price — $699 in the US / €729.99 in Europe, a flat $200 more than the vanilla F4-424 and far above the F4-423 predecessor (about €336 at the time); HDMI output is nearly useless — no graphical interface in TOS, only Linux console output; TOS trails Synology's DSM in polish and functionality (TechRadar adds that TeraSync, Centralized Backup, Log Center and Surveillance Manager are all still in Beta; Notebookcheck adds there is no terminal package manager such as yum or apt); No 10GbE and no PCIe slot, so the LAN is the bottleneck for all that CPU power — bonding both 2.5GbE ports still only adds up to 5GbE; Relatively high power draw — 23.8 watts idle with 2 HDDs and an SSD, and still 0.9-1.5 watts when switched off; M.2 slots have almost no clearance above the modules — a Corsair NVMe with an integrated heatsink fitted the slot but stopped the case side from going back on, so only bare PCIe 3.0 drives are recommended. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the TerraMaster F4-424 Pro cost?
The TerraMaster F4-424 Pro has a US price of $687.99 (US street price on Newegg ($687.99 for 32 GB RAM model; 16 GB model also available); sold direct from TerraMaster on Newegg), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the TerraMaster F4-424 Pro compare on price?
At $688, the TerraMaster F4-424 Pro is #7 cheapest of the 11 NAS devices we track, where the median is $639.99.
When was the TerraMaster F4-424 Pro released?
The TerraMaster F4-424 Pro was released 2023.
What are the TerraMaster F4-424 Pro's key specs?
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro (TerraMaster): bays 4, cpu Intel Core i3-N305 (8-core 8-thread, up to 3.8 GHz), ram gb 32, max capacity tb 96, ethernet 2x 2.5GbE. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $687.99 at terra-master.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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