I'm trying to choose between the TerraMaster F4-424 Pro and the UGREEN DXP4800 Plus for my home setup.
My main use case is photo and file storage, easy access from mobile/web, long-term stability, and also using it as a home server for some self-hosted apps (media server, backups, light services).
Here’s what I'm considering:
Both have 2x M.2 NVMe slots.
On the F4-424 Pro, one of the NVMe drives can be used for the OS, which I actually see as a downside — I'd prefer to dedicate both M.2 slots to caching or performance.
On the UGREEN, the OS runs on separate built-in flash storage, leaving both NVMe slots free for cache.
UGREEN supports up to 64GB RAM, while the F4-424 Pro is limited to 32GB.
TerraMaster's software (TOS) is much more mature and stable, while UGREEN's UGOS is newer but seems to be improving fast.
The F4-424 Pro does have a more powerful CPU compared to UGREEN (Intel N-series vs Alder Lake-N), which could be better for heavier workloads.
If anyone has hands-on experience with either (or both), I'd love to hear:
How stable and reliable are they?
How good is remote access (mobile app, web interface)?
Any quirks, limitations, or things you wish you knew before buying?
Thanks a lot for your advice!