The catch
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 32GB
That particular 32GB variation is overkill for basic file storage.
Side by side
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro vs UGREEN DXP4800 Pro Compared: 32GB comes supplied for services, or native 10GbE handles transfers
Quick verdict
Built-in 10GbE points to the DXP4800 Pro. If memory for containers or virtual machines matters more, go with the exact F4-424 Pro 32GB listing.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
The catch
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
If all you do is back up files, the stronger CPU goes to waste.
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 32GB
- Why pick it
- Host Plex at home
- Give a small team access
- The catch
- That particular 32GB variation is overkill for basic file storage.
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
- Why pick it
- Work with big video files
- Run on my 10GbE network
- The catch
- If all you do is back up files, the stronger CPU goes to waste.
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What this page compares
How TerraMaster F4-424 Pro and UGREEN DXP4800 Pro differ in drive layout, network, processor and best use.
This one comes down to network and processor and best use first, then to the limits of your own setup.
Day to day
How each one fits your routine
For a second editor, plan on a switch instead of the NAS's second socket
Only one 10GbE connection is built into the DXP4800 Pro. With two editors who each need a 10GbE route, plugging one into the other socket leaves that computer at 2.5GbE. Budget for a suitable switch and compatible client adapters instead. UGREEN is the pick for that planned faster network. TerraMaster fits when both editors do fine on 2.5GbE and the supplied memory matters more.
Where this comes from
UGREEN offers one 10GbE socket and one 2.5GbE socket, whereas F4-424 Pro offers two 2.5GbE sockets. A switch adds connection points. It adds no disk performance and does not guarantee full-speed editing at the same time.
Room for old versions is still needed in a four-drive protection plan
Double parity across four equal drives sets aside two drives’ worth of space for protection. That leaves just 12TB from four 6TB drives before formatting, and a hypothetical 10TB live library plus 2TB of retained changes already uses all of it. Settle on the enclosure only after raising the drive budget or trimming that retention requirement. More RAM or a faster network port will not produce the free storage that is missing.
Where this comes from
In the equal-drive RAID6 example, the sum is (4 minus 2) times 6TB. F4-424 Pro lists RAID6 support explicitly. Before applying the same arithmetic to UGREEN, verify its chosen storage mode. A separate backup destination should stay outside this capacity calculation.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Four drives to start
Both models list “4 storage bays” for drive layout. Both models show the same result for “Drive layout”, so this row won't decide between them.
- TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 32GB
- Better fit
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
- Good
Work with big video files
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 32GB lists “2.5 Gbps network. Plex use supported” for network and processor, while UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro lists “10 Gbps network. Plex use supported”. This affects what you can connect and how data can move. A higher rating on the label does not guarantee the same real-world result in every setup.
- TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 32GB
- Depends
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
- Better fit
Keep going after two drives fail
To withstand two drives failing, you normally need four bays or more and a double-parity layout.
- TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 32GB
- Better fit
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
- Good
Run on my 10GbE network
If you edit at high throughput, run backups or have several busy users, a 10GbE path matters.
- TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 32GB
- Depends
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
- Better fit
Host Plex at home
For the streams you plan, a media server needs sufficient processor power and software support.
- TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 32GB
- Better fit
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
- Depends
Give a small team access
A small team wants individual accounts, shared folders and file service that holds up with several users.
- TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 32GB
- Better fit
- UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
- Depends
Option A
TerraMaster, F4-424 Pro
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 32GB
This is a 4-bay chassis, and 2.5 Gbps is the fastest network path documented for it.
- Best for
- Host Plex at home
Facts we checked
- Drive layout: 4 storage bays
- Network and processor: 2.5 Gbps network. Plex use supported
- Best use: transcode 4K video and start with four drives
- Two 2.5GbE ports and 32GB RAM come with the F4-424 Pro.
Option B
UGREEN, DXP4800 Pro
UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
This is a 4-bay chassis, and 10 Gbps is the fastest network path documented for it.
- Best for
- Work with big video files
Facts we checked
- Drive layout: 4 storage bays
- Network and processor: 10 Gbps network. Plex use supported
- Best use: transcode 4K video and edit large video files
- On the DXP4800 Pro, the ports are one 10GbE and one 2.5GbE.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 32GB | UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive layout | 4 storage bays | 4 storage bays | Both models show the same result for “Drive layout”, so this row won't decide between them. |
| Network and processor | 2.5 Gbps network. Plex use supported | 10 Gbps network. Plex use supported | It bears on what you can connect and how data can move. A higher rating printed on the label is no guarantee of the same real-world result in every setup. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 32GB
- 10GbE is not built in.
With UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Pro
- Four SATA bays is the fixed limit.
Decision guide
How to decide
Where they really differ
Each is built around Intel processors, with four SATA bays and two M.2 slots.
How the numbers shift things
The F4-424 Pro listing comes with 32GB.
The compromise
The F4-424 Pro has dual 2.5GbE, but the DXP4800 Pro has 10GbE plus 2.5GbE.
What this page can’t tell you
- Compatible drives change over time.
- Actual transfer speed hinges on the entire network and the drive array.
- How Plex performs hinges on the exact media format and client.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the NAS devices we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| TerraMaster F4-424 Pro 32GB |
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