The exact factory configuration matters
This page covers TS-264-8G-US, mapped to the official TS-264-8G hardware table. CPU: Intel® Celeron® N5095 4-core/4-thread processor, burst up to 2.9 GHz. Factory memory: 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 Since 2024/01.[1]
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QNAP TS-264-8G NAS Buying Guide
Product facts and dated cost
QNAP TS-264-8G · Exact identity: TS-264-8G-US
2 primary bays · Intel quad/GPU · 8GB · dual 2.5GbE · PCIe · Diskless: hard drives cost extra
Catalog amount: $399 · recent · Price record: 2026-10-09T03:56:11.818367+00:00. Tax and shipping excluded.
Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store.
TS-264-8G: specifications and dated store comparison →A capable two-bay x86 NAS with dual 2.5GbE, NVMe slots and useful application headroom.
Exact US MPN TS-264-8G-US; official hardware table TS-264-8G; 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 Since 2024/01; 2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s The system is shipped without HDD. For the HDD compatibility list, please visit https://www.qnap.com/compatibility/.
QNAP’s TS-264-8G hardware table lists 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 since 2024/01 (16 GB max) and HDMI 2.1. PC-WELT/PCWorld is one RAID1 HDD experiment on an 8GB SODIMM unit, not a second lab. NASCompares 2023 is a soldered-8GB hardware/software tour with no NAS throughput table; its 18.28/29.08 W and 250–270 MB/s figures are official/theoretical, not measured. TechRadar is an older soldered board. ChooseCompute has not tested the unit. See the review evidence ↓
Is the TS-264-8G right for you?
Fast mirrored home storage
A capable two-bay x86 NAS with dual 2.5GbE, NVMe slots and useful application headroom.[1]
Media, backups and light containers
Plan the array and client path around 10GbE: Optional via PCIe expansion card; 2.5GbE: 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M).[4]
You need more than two HDD bays
The exact factory configuration and platform limits do not make this the safest default for that need: you need more than two hdd bays.[1]
Key specifications
Full specifications ↗Follow any specification for its full conditions and sources.
Living with it
Hardware, storage and network planning
Plan storage and networking together
Storage: 2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s The system is shipped without HDD. For the HDD compatibility list, please visit https://www.qnap.com/compatibility/. Connectivity: 10GbE: Optional via PCIe expansion card; 2.5GbE: 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M). Advertised port speed is not a guarantee for one file transfer; drive count, RAID, protocol, client and switch can each become the limit.[1]
Read measured results with their setup
PC-WELT’s experiment, also published by PCWorld, used the socketed8GB revision with two4TB IronWolf Pro ST4000NE001 drives in RAID1 on a single2.5GbE link. An8GB test file reached247.31MB/s write and284.89MB/s read, while a2GB small-file backup wrote at42.43MB/s. Those workload differences matter more than the port rating alone.[4]
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.
PCWorld
Ines Walke-ChomjakovDec 23, 2025
PC-WELT/PCWorld RAID1 IronWolf Pro NPT and copies
Same translated experiment: two IronWolf Pro ST4000NE001 4TB in RAID1, QTS 5.2.7.3297, one 2.5GbE. NPT 8000 MB 247.31/284.89 MB/s write/read; UHD 223.40/261.41; 2 GB backup write 42.43 MB/s. Power 26.5/16.8/33.7/1.9 W. Noise only qualitative.
Read the original reviewTest setup, measurements & limitations
QNAP TurboStation TS-264-8G review
Tested: Exact 8GB unit described as DDR4 SODIMM expandable to 16GB with a second 8GB module; two 4TB Seagate IronWolf Pro ST4000NE001 HDDs in RAID1; QTS 5.2.7.3297; one 2.5GbE port. The article writes “Ironwolf ST4000NE001”; ST4000NE001 is the IronWolf Pro MPN.
Applies to: Matches the current official 8GB SODIMM / 16GB max table wording. Drives are IronWolf Pro 4TB, not the consumer IronWolf ST4000VN line.
- The unit sustained near-2.5GbE rates in sequential workloads and retained better speed than the TS-216G in the backup test.Source location: Performance discussion and results table
| Measurement | Result | Conditions & source location |
|---|---|---|
| NPT 100 MB | 253.80 / 294.39 MB/s write/read | NAS Performance Tester; IronWolf Pro ST4000NE001 RAID1; one 2.5GbEResults table |
| NPT 400 MB | 251.67 / 296.11 MB/s write/read | sameResults table |
| NPT 8000 MB | 247.31 / 284.89 MB/s write/read | sameResults table |
| UHD movie | 223.40 / 261.41 MB/s write/read | Tears of Steel copyResults table |
| 2 GB backup write | 42.43 MB/s | Small-file backupResults table |
| Concurrent UHD+backup | 103.53 MB/s | Simultaneous writeResults table |
| Power | 26.5 / 16.8 / 33.7 / 1.9 W idle/sleep/load/off | Reviewer meter; HDD RAID1Environment section |
| Temperature | 22 / 28.5 °C idle/load | Measurement point not definedResults table |
Limits to keep in mind
- PCWorld is the English sister of the PC-WELT original experiment
- Noise described only as quiet/medium, not dBA
- Temperature probe location unnamed
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-264-8G + 2 × WD Red Plus 2TB (WD20EFPX, 2TB each) →
Component total: $708.98 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00 · 4TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:56:11.818367+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T01:23:41.974420+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. 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-264-8G + 2 × IronWolf 4TB (ST4000VN006, 4TB each) →
Component total: $778.98 · recent · Oldest price record: 2026-10-09T03:56:11.818367+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Dated price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:56:11.818367+00:00; drive price record: 2026-10-09T03:58:24.994342+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. 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-264-8G + 2 × WD Red Plus 4TB (WD40EFZZ, 4TB each) →
Component total: $788.98 · historical · Oldest price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00 · 8TB raw, before redundancy.
Historical price estimate. Calculated from separately purchased components, not a complete-system offer. NAS price record: 2026-10-09T03:56:11.818367+00:00; drive price record: 2026-09-27T13:58:17.239646+00:00. Price observed at the store on the shown date. Confirm the current price and availability at the store. 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
Budget the complete storage system
Include compatible drives, an independent backup destination, network upgrades, cables and any UPS or expansion cards required by the workload.[1]
Compare stores for this exact model
Exact US MPN TS-264-8G-US; official hardware table TS-264-8G; 8 GB SODIMM DDR4 Since 2024/01; 2 x 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s The system is shipped without HDD. For the HDD compatibility list, please visit https://www.qnap.com/compatibility/. Check the total delivered price at the store.
Lowest observed price
$399
In stock at observation
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5 stores · 2 recent price observations
Amazon
Sold by Amazon.com
$399
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Observed Oct 9, 2026, 3:56:11 AM UTC[6]
View exact product at AmazonQNAP Store
Sold by QNAP Inc.
$399
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Observed Oct 9, 2026, 3:53:17 AM UTC[7]
View exact product at QNAP StoreAdorama
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$469
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Observed Sep 27, 2026, 4:00:30 AM UTC[8]
View exact product at AdoramaBest Buy
Sold by Newegg Official
$518.49
Historical price
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Observed Sep 27, 2026, 1:48:54 PM UTC[9]
View exact product at Best BuyNewegg
Sold by Cloud Sail
$880.99
Historical price
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Observed Sep 27, 2026, 3:10:14 PM UTC[10]
View exact product at NeweggPrices are dated observations. Confirm the model, seller, condition, stock and delivered total at the store. Older prices remain visible as history. Links may earn a commission.
Questions before buying
Which TS-264-8G configuration does this page cover?
It covers the exact US MPN TS-264-8G-US. The selected official hardware-table heading is TS-264-8G.[1][2][3]
Are drives included?
The official hardware table describes the platform. Store bundles can change, so confirm the exact seller listing and included drives or accessories before ordering.[1][2][3]
What network connection should I plan for?
The selected official configuration lists 10GbE: Optional via PCIe expansion card; 2.5GbE: 2 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M). A client, switch, cabling, protocol and storage array must all support the intended speed.[1]
Has ChooseCompute tested this NAS?
No. This guide brings together QNAP documentation and 1 retained original reviews or owner experiences. Each record states its configuration and limitations; some are qualitative.[4]
Is the listed price current?
The offer records are dated 2026-09-10. 1 listing supplied a numeric price; seller, price, stock and delivery can change, so recheck the live page before purchase.[2][3]
Is QuTS hero h6.0.2 listed for this model?
The hardware-page software tables still print QTS 5.2.9 and, where present, QuTS hero h5.2.9. Those strings are the versions on that table, not a claim that they are the newest firmware. QuTS hero h6.0.2.3591 (release notes dated 2026-08-24) lists this family among Applicable Models. That listing is not a hands-on install on the US 8G SKU.[1][5]
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-264 hardware specs ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Hardware table heading TS-264-8G; QTS 5.2.9 (and QuTS hero on x86 pages that list it).
- [2] Amazon TS-264-8G-US product page ↗
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Page title 'Amazon.com: QNAP TS-264-8G-US 2 Bay Desktop NAS | Intel Quad-core CPU burst up to 2.9 GHz with 8GB RAM : Electronics'; exact MPN present in the opened response. Primary NEW buy box; seller Amazon.com; USD 489.00; availability in-stock.
- [3] QNAP Store TS-264-8G-US product page ↗
Checked Sep 10, 2026 · Page title 'TS-264-8G-US-BDL'; exact MPN present in the opened response. Exact US MPN in the opened manufacturer-store PDP; current price and stock were not asserted.
- [4] QNAP TurboStation TS-264-8G review ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · English sister of PC-WELT; RAID1 IronWolf NPT and UHD copy table; QTS 5.2.7.3297.
- [5] QuTS hero h6.0.2.3591 release notes ↗
Checked Sep 11, 2026 · Release 2026-08-24; Applicable Models includes TS-264 (grouped with HS-264/TBS-464/TS-364/TS-464/TS-664/TS-464C2). Not a hands-on flash of this US SKU.
- [6] Amazon product price observation ↗
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:a024b4c6dedc7c9117455f334ccf18ef5d49b78cb236b7741e6884a9c3c1e99b
- [7] QNAP product price observation ↗
Checked Oct 9, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:4322731534f23bfc7cafbd34b3235b36fd1dd79dbf1a47d0c41e6c0bac5784b6
- [8] Adorama product price observation ↗
Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:8cc25c91b8ff719a95d7c4fe05c8bbc80bdb34558a76d359bfbae7a7f940cd5e
- [9] Best Buy product price observation ↗
Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:0be2ceb9dd2a93d7b651f9853f3c340be16e43debcb4167761a89189042291f3
- [10] Newegg product price observation ↗
Checked Sep 27, 2026 · Captured observation; sha256:c2bef73c0abf4db79c1e9aa3c7837f133b42a3a3643eb7019b63c3fa04fa04ce
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 exact core hardware review and full accessible original article/recorded chart review. Historical merchant quotes and the previously documented PCTuning record retained with dates and limitations. No fresh full reading of blocked originals or videos claimed. Full software tables are tied to their captured versions, not exhaustive latest-build validation.
- 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)