Buffalo LinkStation 210 2TB
Score: 57/100
Buffalo LS220D0402B
Score: 63/100Rankings
The LinkStation SoHo 220 (4 TB) is a compact, entry-level NAS with two pre-installed drives in RAID 1, targeting home offices that need straightforward backup and media streaming. It offers low power draw and ease of use but is limited by modest hardware and lack of modern applications.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 TBbest | 4 TB | |
1 | 2best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
0.256 GBbest | 0.256 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 18 Wbest | 48 W |
2 years | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.102 kgbest | 2.5 kg |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 18 W | 48 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.102 kg | 2.5 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | Internal AC adapter |
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 3 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | CIFS/SMB, HTTP, HTTPS, AFP, FTP, NTP, BitTorrent | TCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, BitTorrent |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 6 TB | 4 TB |
Drive Bays | 1 | 2 |
RAID Support | None | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | HDD | HDD (SATA) |
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price, straightforward setup and reliable DLNA/iTunes streaming, but note the lack of RAID, limited storage ceiling and outdated macOS compatibility as trade-offs.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”
Professional reviewers praise the LinkStation SoHo 220 for its dead-simple setup, reliable hardware RAID, and low power draw, while noting its lack of advanced features and outdated management interface.
Everyday users appreciate the out-of-the-box readiness, quiet operation, and solid support for basic backup and DLNA streaming, but complain about slow USB 2.0, limited app ecosystem and macOS Time Machine issues.
