TerraMaster F2-223
Medium's 2026 budget guide names it "Best for Performance" in the entry tier. Two bays, a capable Intel-class CPU and TerraMaster's improving TOS software make it a reasonable long-term owner, but the platform is aging and TerraMaster's firmware longevity and support reputation still trail Synology and Asustor, so it ranks ninth.
Consolidated from 2 independent outlets
See the sources1 of 2 research runs entered this as a product to avoid rather than a pick.
An aging two-bay platform that still appears in budget roundups but is outperformed by the newer F4-424 Pro, making it a weaker choice for current buyers.
Flagged 23 September 2026
Pros & cons
- ✓ Two bays with capable Intel-class CPU
- ✓ Good performance for entry-tier price
- ✓ Improving TOS software provides reasonable reliability
- ✗ Platform aging and shorter firmware longevity
- ✗ Aging platform, previous-generation 2-bay
- ✗ Outperformed by newer TerraMaster F4-424 Pro
The sources behind this ranking
We searched the web and YouTube for what has been published about this product, then read the articles, video transcripts and comments we found.
2 enthusiastic sources
TechRadar Article · Dec 2025 If you're a small or medium-sized business, home office worker, or creative studio looking for your first step into network-attached storage, the TerraMaster F2-425 is a great option. It provides two bays with up to 60 TB storage, accessible locally and remotely.Read P
PCWorld Jon L. Jacobi · reviewer · Oct 2025 While not quite the fastest 2.5Gbe NAS box I’ve tested, the F2-425 isn’t far enough off the pace to worry about. Generally speaking, with a single 2TB SATA SSD inside, read and write speeds varied between 250- and 300MBps.Read
Frequently asked questions
It ranks #15 of 22 on our NAS devices tier list, in D tier. That placement draws on 2 independent outlets.
Platform aging and shorter firmware longevity. Aging platform, previous-generation 2-bay. Outperformed by newer TerraMaster F4-424 Pro.
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