Cheapest Intel 4-bay

TerraMaster F4-425

Four bays and Intel transcoding for the least money.

Our pick: Cheapest Intel 4-bay. The TerraMaster F4-425 is a 4-bay NAS powered by the Intel x86, 4 cores, with 4GB of RAM and 2.5GbE networking. It suits four bays and Intel transcoding for the least money. The catch: few reviews yet, and TOS has rougher edges than Synology or UGREEN.

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4Bay, F4-425about $3702Bay, F2-425Out of stock

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Bays: 4
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

Intel graphics for Plex and Jellyfin
Four bays and 2.5GbE
4.2 stars from 28 ratings

The catch

Few reviews yet, and TOS has rougher edges than Synology or UGREEN.

4 bay in one line

The sweet spot: four drives in RAID 5 or SHR lose only one drive to protection, and you can grow the pool later. Pick this if your library will outgrow one drive.

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

Questions about the TerraMaster F4-425

Is the TerraMaster F4-425 a good NAS?

Cheapest Intel 4-bay. Intel graphics for Plex and Jellyfin. Four bays and 2.5GbE. The catch: Few reviews yet, and TOS has rougher edges than Synology or UGREEN.

Can the TerraMaster F4-425 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 F4-425 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 F4-425 for?

Four bays and Intel transcoding for the least money.

What TerraMaster says about it

Powerful Performance: Equipped with an Intel x86 quad-core processor and 4GB RAM, the F4-425 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 F4-425 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 F4-425 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 F4-425 NAS server operates at just 21dB(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 F4-425 4-bay NAS supports up to 120TB storage (4 x 30TB for each bay), 50+ independent user accounts, and flexible TRAID / TRAID+ arrays, 30% more storage space than traditional RAID while ensuring data redundancy. SPC module and CloudSync (compatible with Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox) enable seamless cross-platform synchronization and uninterrupted data access. Additionally, TerraSync enables two-way sync between the F4-425 and PCs/Macs

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