Cheapest Intel 2-bay

TerraMaster F2-425

A cheap Plex or Jellyfin box with Intel graphics.

Our pick: Cheapest Intel 2-bay. The TerraMaster F2-425 is a 2-bay NAS powered by the Intel x86, 4 cores, with 4GB of RAM and 2.5GbE networking. It suits a cheap Plex or Jellyfin box with Intel graphics. The catch: several buyers find transfers slower than expected (6 negative mentions). TOS is the least mature of the big NAS systems.

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Bays: 2
Processor: Intel x86, 4 cores
Memory: 4GB
Network: 2.5GbE
NVMe slots: None
Plex hardware transcoding: Yes
Docker: Yes
Software: TerraMaster TOS

Specs are from the Amazon listing or the maker. Prices are for the box without drives unless the listing says otherwise.

Why we pick it

An Intel chip with hardware 4K H.265 decoding at an ARM price
2.5GbE port
4.0 stars from 90 ratings

The catch

Several buyers find transfers slower than expected (6 negative mentions). TOS is the least mature of the big NAS systems.

1 and 2 bay in one line

Two drives mirrored (RAID 1) is the classic first NAS: if one drive dies, nothing is lost. Fine for photos, backups and a media library up to the size of one drive.

How many bays do you need? · RAID is not backup

Questions about the TerraMaster F2-425

Is the TerraMaster F2-425 a good NAS?

Cheapest Intel 2-bay. An Intel chip with hardware 4K H.265 decoding at an ARM price. 2.5GbE port. The catch: Several buyers find transfers slower than expected (6 negative mentions). TOS is the least mature of the big NAS systems.

Can the TerraMaster F2-425 run Plex?

Yes, with hardware transcoding: its Intel x86, 4 cores has integrated graphics that convert video on the fly for phones, TVs and remote streams.

Does the TerraMaster F2-425 include drives?

No. The price is for the box (diskless) unless the listing you choose says it is a bundle. Add NAS-rated CMR drives such as WD Red Plus or Toshiba N300.

Who is the TerraMaster F2-425 for?

A cheap Plex or Jellyfin box with Intel graphics.

What TerraMaster says about it

Powerful Performance: Equipped with an Intel x86 quad-core processor and 4GB RAM, the F2-425 network attached storage effortlessly handles 4K transcoding and multitasking. The 2.5GbE port ensures ultra-fast file transfers and supports multi-user concurrent access
Home Multimedia Hub: The F2-425 media server supports hardware-level 4K H.265 decoding, compatible with Plex, Emby, and Jellyfin for smooth HD video playback, with DLNA for seamless multi-device streaming. The Photos app features AI smart album and efficiently organizes millions of photos
TNAS Mobile Full Control: Initialize setup for your F2-425 NAS storage via the TNAS Mobile app without a PC. The mobile app supports automatic photo and video backups, plus real-time local/remote synchronization, all managed through a single client
Ultra-Quiet & User-Friendly: The F2-425 NAS server operates at just 19dB(A), suitable for quiet environments like bedrooms. Its tool-free Push-Lock design HDD trays enable to install HDDs in 10 seconds
Massive Storage & Security: The F2-425 2-bay NAS supports up to 60TB storage (2 x 30TB for each bay), 50+ independent user accounts, and flexible TRAID arrays, saving 30% more storage space than traditional RAID while ensuring data redundancy. SPC security module and CloudSync (supporting Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox) guarantee worry-free data protection. Additionally, TerraSync enables two-way sync between the F2-425 and PCs/Macs

From the Amazon listing, in the maker's own words.