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QNAP TS-216G
Product facts and dated cost
QNAP TS-216G · Exact identity: TS-216G-US
2 primary bays · ARM quad 2.0GHz · 4GB · 1 × 2.5GbE + 1 × 1GbE · Diskless: hard drives cost extra
Catalog amount: $299 · historical · Price record: 2026-09-27T03:59:25.109892+00:00. Tax and shipping excluded.
Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer.
TS-216G: specifications and dated store comparison →ARM RAID 1 with a real 2.5GbE port — sequential yes, tiny files no
US MPN TS-216G-US · diskless · 4GB soldered · A55 2.0GHz · 2×SATA · 2.5GbE+1GbE
Draft from QNAP’s table plus PC-WELT and PCMag original RAID 1 tests. ChooseCompute has not tested TS-216G. Both labs used two-bay mirrors; neither is an SSD or multi-client result. See the review evidence ↓
Is the TS-216G right for you?
Key specifications
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Living with it
Hardware, storage and network planning
PC-WELT conditions
RAID 1, two 4TB IronWolf Pro, QTS 5.2.0.2860. 2.5GbE NAS Performance Tester 100MB 272.94/225.12 write/read; UHD Tears of Steel 177.56/185.51; 2GB backup write 22.15; idle 16.7 W / load 24.1 W.[5]
PCMag conditions
RAID 1 9.09TB, 4.9GB mixed folder 233 MBps write / 196 MBps read. Drive models unnamed. No HDMI.[6]
What original testing found
Our buying advice combines official specifications with the original reviews below. We have not tested this product ourselves. Expand a review for its setup, measurements and limitations.
PC-WELT
Ines Walke-ChomjakovOct 9, 2024
IronWolf Pro RAID 1 full 2.5GbE table
PC-WELT: two 4TB IronWolf Pro RAID 1, QTS 5.2.0.2860. Tester 100/400/8000 MB: 272.94/225.12, 234.26/217.01, 206.57/191.69 write/read. UHD 177.56/185.51. 2GB backup write 22.15. Concurrent UHD+backup 67.24. Power 16.7/6.5/24.1/0.6 W. Temp 39.5/47.2 °C without sensor/ambient.
Read the original reviewTest setup, measurements & limitations
Qnap TS-216G im Test
Tested: TS-216G; two 4TB Seagate IronWolf Pro HDDs in RAID1; QTS 5.2.0.2860; 2.5GbE test path.
Applies to: Exact TS-216G and factory-memory model.
- Large sequential jobs made good use of 2.5GbE, while the many-small-file backup was much slower.Source location: Performance discussion and test-results table
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| NAS Performance Tester 100MB write/read | 272.94 / 225.12 MB/s | 2.5GbE RAID1 two 4TB IronWolf Pro, QTS 5.2.0.2860Test-results table |
| NAS Performance Tester 400MB write/read | 234.26 / 217.01 MB/s | Same RAID1 2.5GbETest-results table |
| NAS Performance Tester 8000MB write/read | 206.57 / 191.69 MB/s | Same RAID1 2.5GbETest-results table |
| UHD Tears of Steel write/read | 177.56 / 185.51 MB/s | Same RAID1 2.5GbETest-results table |
| 2GB many-file backup write | 22.15 MB/s | Same RAID1 2.5GbETest-results table |
| Concurrent UHD copy + backup write | 67.24 MB/s | Same RAID1 2.5GbETest-results table |
| Power idle / sleep / load / off | 16.7 / 6.5 / 24.1 / 0.6 W | With the Seagate NAS HDDs in the reviewTest-results table |
| Temperature idle / load | 39.5 / 47.2 °C | Sensor location and ambient not defined — not lab-comparableTest-results table |
Limits to keep in mind
- German-language review.
- Temperature sensor location and ambient not defined.
- Noise rated sehr leise/leise, not dBA.
- 1GbE prose ~117/118 MB/s and backup ~20 MB/s is separate from the 2.5GbE table.
- 24-month region warranty is not a US override.
PCMag
John R. DelaneyOct 20, 2024
Two 10TB IronWolf Pro RAID 1 folder copy
PCMag: pair of 10TB IronWolf Pro RAID 1 (9.09TB, ~1 h sync). 4.9GB mixed folder 233 MBps write / 196 MBps read. Exact MPN and client NIC not stated.
Read the original reviewTest setup, measurements & limitations
QNAP TS-216G Review
Tested: TS-216G; pair of 10TB Seagate IronWolf Pro; RAID 1 yielding 9.09TB after a little more than 1 hour sync; 4.9GB mixed music/video/photo/office folder; NAS and desktop on the same router. Exact HDD MPN and client NIC SKU not stated.
Applies to: Exact TS-216G factory ARM/4GB class. Folder copy is gigabit-plus via the 2.5GbE path PCMag uses for multi-gig NAS; not a 1GbE-only result.
- 4.9GB mixed folder: 233 MBps write, 196 MBps read after RAID 1 sync.Source location: Testing the QNAP TS-216G
- No HDMI; one 2.5GbE and one 1GbE. Compared faster Asustor AS5402T 245/222 MBps on the same folder method.Source location: Design / verdict
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| 4.9GB mixed folder write/read | 233 / 196 MBps | Two 10TB IronWolf Pro RAID 1, 9.09TB; same-router desktop; client NIC SKU not namedFile transfer tests |
Limits to keep in mind
- Exact HDD MPN unknown.
- Client NIC/router SKU unknown.
- Public Jina representation of the article; no original chart images.
- Affiliate commerce modules.
Common HDD combinations
Examples ordered by recorded drive unit price, which may be historical or an editorial reference. Check capacity, vendor compatibility, included storage and price evidence before choosing. These are component checks, not compatibility certifications.
- TS-216G + 2 × WD Red Plus 2TB (WD20EFPX, 2TB each) →
Component total: $608.98 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-27T03:59:25.109892+00:00 · 4TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-09-27T03:59:25.109892+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
- TS-216G + 2 × IronWolf 4TB (ST4000VN006, 4TB each) →
Component total: $678.98 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-27T03:59:25.109892+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-09-27T03:59:25.109892+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:24.994342+00:00. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
- TS-216G + 2 × WD Red Plus 4TB (WD40EFZZ, 4TB each) →
Component total: $688.98 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-27T03:59:25.109892+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-09-27T03:59:25.109892+00:00; drive price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Historical price observation. Recheck the price and availability before buying; this is not a current offer. Recheck component prices, stock, shipping and tax at the stores before purchase; even recent checks do not guarantee live prices.
Before you buy
US listings and ownership costs
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US MPN TS-216G-US · diskless · 4GB soldered · A55 2.0GHz · 2×SATA · 2.5GbE+1GbE Check the total delivered price at the store.
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$299
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Questions before buying
Does it have two 2.5GbE ports?
No. One 2.5GbE and one 1GbE. PC-WELT warns the ports are only numbered.[1][5]
How fast is RAID 1?
Depends on the job. Sequential 2.5GbE HDD RAID 1 in two labs landed roughly 180–270 MB/s class; PC-WELT small-file backup ~22 MB/s.[5][6]
Can I add RAM?
No. 4GB onboard non-expandable.[1]
x86 apps / VMs?
This is ARM QTS. Container options exist in software tables but this SKU is not an x86 Virtualization Station platform.[1]
Sources
Research updated Sep 11, 2026. Individual source check dates are listed below. Measurements belong to the named reviewers; tested configurations and software versions may differ from the product you buy.
- [1] QNAP TS-216G current hardware and software tables ↗
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Hardware table heading 'TS-216G'; all shared QTS/QuTS hero tables present in the same opened HTML response.
- [2] Amazon TS-216G-US product page ↗
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Page title 'Amazon.com: QNAP TS-216G-US 2-Bay 2.5GbE Desktop NAS | ARM Quad-Core CPU, Built-In NPU, 4GB RAM, Diskless : Electronics'; exact MPN present in the opened response. Primary NEW buy box; seller Amazon.com; USD 299.00; availability in-stock.
- [3] Newegg TS-216G-US product page ↗
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Page title 'QNAP TS-216G 2-Bay NAS Enclosure - Newegg.com'; exact MPN present in the opened response. Same primary buy box: seller Newegg; USD 299.00; availability in-stock; other-seller popovers excluded.
- [4] QNAP Store TS-216G-US product page ↗
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · 2026-09-10 manufacturer-store identity observation; price and stock were not asserted then. 2026-09-11 jina text, parent HK-region redirect files, and observations.json notes are not replacement live US PDPs.
- [5] Qnap TS-216G im Test ↗
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Original review configuration, performance/results and conclusion sections; limitations retained in the review record.
- [6] PCMag TS-216G Review ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Full article via r.jina.ai after 403
- [7] Amazon product price observation ↗
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:e35f3bab01705a6674efbb4322c3f99f6faeb51170820996a9c1baf34340514b
- [8] Newegg product price observation ↗
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · newegg-main-item; sha256:eebd85d7d19c0002506b41603d6db5001f21866d506b67277e961103dfb83291
- [9] QNAP product price observation ↗
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:6e2662d438aa4f02073f4a061056578fd0ec924f028d91cfc10980b7eb8c154b
- [10] Adorama product price observation ↗
Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:6c43e5d099c78954cc835adb16506d40a947c5fc5a137800b811e1f503c2c160
- [11] Walmart product price observation ↗
Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:14e6cbf4b8f9d48c2a49797748b62c76b2d749123c7bf8807e3e6d1582704b68
Research and review record
- Research: Grok 4.6 · Source research and data update
- Self-check: Grok 4.6 · Researcher self-check
- Independent review: GPT-6 (Codex) · Independent review of core model/specification, source applicability and measured-result evidence; original source captures and actual researcher/reviewer attribution verified. Remaining source and workload gaps are explicitly partial.
- Editorial integration: GPT-6 (Codex) · Editorial integration and validation
Independent review completed for the scope recorded in the audit.
Source evidence and review history (JSON)