QNAP TS-464-8G-48WD-US 4 Bay High-Performance Desktop NAS with 24TB Storage Capacity, Preconfigured RAID 5 WD Red Plus HDD Bundle

I picked up this server to use as a dedicated media server, and overall, I’ve been really impressed with its quality and performance for the price. The build feels solid, it runs reliably, and for my needs, it’s been a great way to centralize my growing media library. That said, one important detail to be aware of is the processor. While it handles basic tasks without issue, it does struggle with transcoding in most scenarios. If you’re planning on streaming a lot of high-bitrate content or serving multiple devices at once, you’ll likely hit its limitations pretty quickly. In my case, I’ve found that it can handle a single 1080p stream fairly well. Direct play works perfectly, and it manages light transcoding if needed, but anything beyond that starts to push it too far. My ultimate plan is to pair this with a small, dedicated mini PC that can handle transcoding duties while letting this server focus exclusively on storage. Even with this limitation, I still think it’s a fantastic value, especially if you primarily direct play your media or are looking for a reliable storage solution. For anyone building a home media setup on a budget, this server offers a lot of flexibility and stability. As long as you understand its limitations and plan around them, it’s a highly recommended option for consolidating and managing your media library.

The QNAP TS-464-8G-US is a remarkable addition to my home network setup. As an upgrade from my reliable QNAP TS 453A, which has been running smoothly for nearly a decade, this new model has exceeded my expectations. Installation and Setup: The installation process was straightforward, thanks to the clear instructions and web support provided. The user-friendly interface will make setting up the NAS a breeze, even for someone with moderate technical knowledge. Performance and Features: This NAS stands out with its high-performance Intel Celeron Quad-core Processor, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. The M.2 PCIe slots are a fantastic addition, allowing for seamless expansion and enhanced performance. I opted for Seagate drives this time, hoping they prove to be as durable as the Toshiba drives I used previously. So far, they have performed exceptionally well. Network Connectivity: The dual 2.5GbE network connectivity is a game-changer, providing faster data transfer speeds and improved network performance. This feature has significantly enhanced my workflow and data management efficiency. Reliability: As someone who prioritizes data security and reliability, the TS-464 has not disappointed. It has seamlessly taken over as my primary NAS, while my trusted TS 453A now serves as a backup. This setup gives me peace of mind, knowing my data is well-protected. Conclusion: In summary, the QNAP TS-464-8G-US is an excellent investment for anyone seeking a high-performance, reliable, and feature-rich NAS. Its robust performance, user-friendly setup, and advanced features make it a standout choice. I highly recommend this NAS for both personal and professional use.

Owned a QNAP since 2011, worked like a charm, but needed an upgrade to increase capacity. The product is fantastic, lightning fast, endless list of features and capabilities. very quiet. future proof with lots of upgrade options. Very Happy!

Previous qnap NAS of 7 years died and so I got this one in hopes the RAID drives would work. Worked like a charm. Just popped them in. BUT BUT BUT.... They need to make better hardware. They know that they have several hard drives in a small case and the previous one had a buzz that you had to get positioned just right and you could avoid it. This one has the same problem period you have to get it in just the right position with just the right amount of weight with just the right amount of paper wedged into spots to stop the buzzing. Seriously. I don't understand how they can't design A quiet product. On top of that the fan is noisy when it has to spin up.

The upfront price is a bit to swallow, but this is a great server to have at home. The setup was quick and painless. Slightly noisy, but you won't recognize it after a few minutes. Server is ridiculously fast and responsive, and all my data is secured and siloed. Highly recommend.

Excellent compacr NAS, works great. User friendly interface, lots of options for customization.

Please note, this is a long review, but I think it may hold some interesting helpful information for others to review. First off, I had to return the first unit that was shipped to me because it was DOA. Also returned an expansion card as it unfortunately does not fit this unit (didn't get that PCIe and NVme slots were different given the fact that the PCIe card had two Nvme slots and a fan. The replacement unit is so far is working fine (I will surely register for the 5-year warranty). Now the review of the unit itself. I understand why some reviewers called this a niche product (somewhere between home and business). For me it seems to be doing its job really nicely so far. Only 3 drive bays, but frankly that's all I need. I had an ancient Seagate Blackarmor 4 bay unit with 4 lightly used Seagate Barracuda 7200 1TB drives at 3Gbps (in its day [2012] these were considered NAS quality drives). Unfortunately, after hours of fiddling and research, I finally determined that I could only use this old unit if I went back to SMB1 security levels (something that is not recommended) but can be done in Windows 10-- if you know where to look to turn it off. How do I know it worked? I tried it and sure enough the Blackarmor was not only recognized but worked quite easily-- but not safe if I ever decided to connect to the internet. Hence, I researched and ultimately decided on the TS-364 by QNAP. I researched carefully if I could use my old 1TB drives and the info for the TS-364 clearly stated both 6Gbps and 3Gbps supported drives-- so I took a chance and it worked. To those drives I added 2x 2TB Nvme drives in both the available slots and bought a usb 3.2 hard drive enclosure for the remaining Barracuda drive to connect to one of the NAS's USB 3.2 ports. So far other than a dead Ethernet cable that was shipped with the replacement unit, everything is now working really well, and I am quite happy with the overall setup and performance. The USB 3.2 ports, ethernet 2.5Gbps and HDMI 1.4b ports are not the perfect combination. I would have loved another ethernet port and HDMI 2.x port, but frankly-- as noted above, I am a home user and at least for now, don't even foresee connecting the unit through HDMI. So overall I would give it a solid 8.5/10 and am currently quite happy with the purchase. I really don't think there is anything else out there that matches all the specs for the home/light business user (especially since I could reuse my drives.). There seems to be a lot of software aps for the QNAP device and the GUI (yes, I am showing my age) is really nice. Just make sure you register for the 5-year warranty. I may write QNAP and find out if they will replace the DOA ethernet cable that came with the second unit-- but probably too much of a pain as you can get Cat 5,6,7,8 cables for pretty cheap. You made it! That's the whole review. I hope it helps someone in their decision-making process. MD

I’ve been building homelabs for over a decade. I’ve run everything from tiny ARM boards to full rack gear. I know what hardware abuse looks like, and I know what failure looks like. The QNAP TS‑464 wasn’t “unlucky.” It was fundamentally flawed, and it failed in ways I didn’t even think were possible for a modern NAS. Let’s start with the basics: QNAP support never responded. Not once. I opened multiple tickets about broken C‑states — the system wouldn’t even enter halt — and got complete silence. That should’ve been the warning sign. Then came the real show. During a perfectly normal ZFS workload (a resliver, nothing exotic), the TS‑464 locked an NVMe drive into a permanent P0 power state. That means maximum power draw, zero throttling, and no way out. The drive hit 118–119°C in SMART — the top of the reporting range — and stayed there. It was still running, somehow, but the NAS around it wasn’t so lucky. The TS‑464’s VRMs overheated. The board heat‑soaked. The power controller froze. The system couldn’t even shut down. All the “safety features” failed at once. My hard drives cooked from ambient heat while the NVMe heroically refused to die. The only thing that survived this meltdown was the drive that caused it. This wasn’t user error. This wasn’t “pushing it too hard.” This was a consumer NAS collapsing under a workload it should’ve handled without drama. The same NVMe runs cool and stable in my new NAS. The difference is simple: the QNAP TS‑464 was never engineered for real workloads, and the firmware is a mess. If you’re considering this NAS, don’t. If you value your data, definitely don’t. If you expect support, absolutely don’t. There are plenty of good NAS options out there. This just isn’t one of them.