QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB-C DAS with hardware RAID (Diskless) vs Yxk Zero1 2-Bay Desktop NAS with 2.5GbE
Overall winner: Yxk Zero1 2-Bay Desktop NAS with 2.5GbE
Key Differences
Yxk Zero1 (A) is a 2-bay desktop NAS with quad-core performance and a faster 2.5GbE network port, making it better for networked home-office storage and secure file management; QNAP TR-004 (B) is a 4-bay USB-C DAS with hardware RAID that’s intended to expand storage via direct-attached connection and supports multiple RAID modes but has mixed build quality and speed reports. Pick A if you want higher network throughput and NAS functionality; pick B if you need more raw bay count and direct-attached RAID expansion for an existing system
QNAP TR-004 4 Bay USB-C DAS with hardware RAID (Diskless)
Direct-attached storage via USB Type-C for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Expands NAS capacity and backups; supports hardware RAID. Some users cite ease of setup and mixed build quality
Pros
- easy to set up
- expands NAS capacity
- hardware RAID support
- USB-C connectivity
Cons
- mixed build quality
- mixed speed performance
- reports of drive reliability concerns
Yxk Zero1 2-Bay Desktop NAS with 2.5GbE
Compact 2-bay NAS with quad-core performance for home storage, secure file management and remote access. AI photo album capability adds smart organization
Pros
- quad-core performance
- 2.5GbE network port
- secure file management
- remote access capability
Cons
- diskless configuration requires drives
- limited customer insights available
- no included drives
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Yxk |
| Durability | QNAP |
| Versatility | Yxk |
| User Reviews | Yxk |