QNAP TS-464
#6 in NAS · Rated 4.5
4-bay 2.5GbE NAS with M.2 cache and PCIe upgrade
The TS-464 is QNAP’s compact 4-bay NAS designed for home and small-office use with strong multimedia and virtualization features. Out of the box it offers two built-in 2.5 GbE ports (configurable as a bonded pair), 8 GB RAM, and two M.2 slots for NVMe caching. It can be upgraded to 10 GbE via PCIe adapters and supports QTS 5, which includes virtualization options with Virtualization Station, multimedia apps, and AI/photo features via QuMagie. The TS-464 has earned recognition for home labs and media servers thanks to its balance of performance and expandability. Availability is global, with typical street prices around the mid-hundreds in 2025.
Features
- 4 bays; 2.5 GbE networking
- Two M.2 NVMe slots for caching
- PCIe expansion for 10GbE and more
- QTS 5 with virtualization and media apps
- Support for QuMagie AI photo recognition
Pros
- Strong value-per-bay in a compact tower
- Flexible networking and expansion options
Cons
- Some power users may want more bays or higher RAM
- RAID rebuilds can be lengthy with large drives