It comes with 32GB of DDR5 memory, the maximum supported on this platform.
Thats a flat $200 more than the F4-424 and $320 more than the F2-424.
The obvious Synology competitor is the DiskStation DS923+, which is $100 less.
Access to the inside of the F4-424 Pro is easier than previous TerraMaster designs
However, it can be upgraded using a PCIe Gen3 x2 connection upgrade slot to 10GbE.
Theyre also not numbered and are made entirely of plastic.
Of the available ports, the one thats the least useful is the HDMI output.
So, the onboard GPU cant directly output video to a TV or monitor.
One thing to note about the M.2 slots is that they dont have much clearance above the NVMe modules.
Overall, the F4-424 Pro is a good example of how to keep things simple but effective.
Ironically, whats special about the F4-424 Pro is largely hidden from view.
The N300 also has a slightly better version of the UHD Graphics GPU, though nothing spectacular.
However, the N300s weakness, like the N95, is PCIe lanes.
Access to the inside of the F4-424 Pro is easier than previous TerraMaster designs
If TerraMaster had provided a PCIe slot of two lanes, that might have made things tight elsewhere.
They can be used for ordinary storage or to cache conventional drives, and the choice is entirely yours.
But TeraSync isnt the exception, with Centralized Backup, Log Center and Surveillance Manager all in Beta.
Overall, the software side of TerraMaster NAS needs more resources and effort than it currently experiences.
This begs the obvious question: does it need the N300?
The obvious candidate for this is Docker development.
TerraMaster F4-424 Pro: Report card
Should you buy a TerraMaster F4-424 Pro?
This makes it perfect for Docker development or a NAS that serves files while managing surveillance cameras.
Check out ourSynology DS923+ review
TerraMaster F4-423The previous design is still a good option.
But beware, the F4-423 can be fussy about SODIMM modules, so only use certified brands and specs.
Check out ourTerraMaster F4-423 review.
