Buffalo
The Buffalo LinkStation SoHo 220 LS220D0802B is an entry‑level 2‑bay NAS offering 8 TB of pre‑installed storage with RAID options, aimed at home offices and small businesses. It provides basic file sharing, remote access via WebAccess, and media streaming, but uses dated hardware and lacks modern security features.
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$359.99
Average
$363.36
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$359.99
Highest
$499.99
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Best For
Home offices and small businesses (2–5 users) needing centralized, on‑premise storage without monthly cloud fees; media streamers who want DLNA/iTunes server functionality; basic backup scenarios for documents, photos, and system images.
Not Ideal For
Users requiring high‑speed transfers for video editing, advanced features like Docker, virtualization, or cloud sync; environments demanding encryption, VPN, audit logs, or enterprise‑grade security; power users who need SSD caching, link aggregation, or modern CPU/RAM performance.
Expert Opinion
Professional reviewers view the LS220D0802B as a budget‑oriented, plug‑and‑play NAS that sacrifices performance and security for simplicity and cost. They commend its media server capabilities and long warranty, but criticize the obsolete CPU, minimal RAM, and lack of encryption or advanced networking features, positioning it firmly as an entry‑level device.
What Users Say
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward setup, reliable operation, and helpful support, especially for basic file storage and media streaming. Common complaints focus on slow transfer speeds, outdated web UI, and incompatibility with newer macOS Time Machine backups, as well as confusion about usable RAID capacity.
Common Complaints
Mac Time Machine failures due to outdated protocols, slow transfer speeds (especially over USB 2.0), outdated and sluggish web interface, infrequent firmware updates, and confusion over RAID capacity reduction in mirroring mode.
What People Are Saying
“Buffalo has not kept firmware up to date... Time Machine is not working.”
How It Compares
vs. Synology DS220+
Advantages
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Choose the Buffalo for basic home office and media use on a tight budget; choose the Synology for higher performance, expandability, and stronger security.
vs. QNAP TS-251D
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Buffalo is suitable for users who need a simple, inexpensive NAS for file storage and streaming, while QNAP is better for those requiring multimedia transcoding, higher performance, and richer app ecosystem.
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