Buffalo LinkStation 210 2TB
Score: 57/100Buffalo LinkStation 210 4TB
Score: 56/100Rankings
The Buffalo LinkStation 210 2 TB is a budget-friendly, single-bay NAS that offers basic file sharing, media streaming and remote access for home users. It provides gigabit Ethernet and low power draw but lacks RAID, USB 3.0 and modern OS support.
The Buffalo LinkStation 210 4 TB offers a ready-to-go 4 TB drive, gigabit networking and basic cloud-like features in a compact, low-power package. It's ideal for home users needing simple backup and media streaming, but lacks RAID, USB 3.0 and modern macOS compatibility.
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0.256 GBbest | 0.256 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 18 Wbest | 24 W |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.102 kg | 1.1 kgbest |
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OS Compatibility | Windows XP and later, macOS up to 10.10, iOS, Android | Windows XP‑11, macOS up to 10.10, iOS, Android |
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Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 18 W | 24 W |
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Weight (kg) | 1.102 kg | 1.1 kg |
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Supported Network Protocols | CIFS/SMB, HTTP, HTTPS, AFP, FTP, NTP, BitTorrent | TCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, HTTP, HTTPS, AFP, FTP, NTP, BitTorrent |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise its low price, straightforward setup and reliable DLNA/iTunes streaming, but note the lack of RAID, limited storage ceiling and outdated macOS compatibility as trade-offs.
Everyday users like the simple configuration and cross-platform compatibility, though some complain about network instability and the need to reformat the drive for newer macOS versions.
“Easy to configure”
“Works great with Windows, Linux, and Mac”
“Great for media streaming”
Reviewers highlight its plug-and-play nature, media streaming, and energy efficiency, while criticizing the absence of RAID, USB 2.0 limitation, and lack of advanced features.
Users appreciate quick setup, quiet operation and the included 4 TB drive, though some encounter Windows 10 mapping issues and wish for easier HDD upgrades.
