Buffalo LinkStation 210 2TB
Score: 57/100
QNAP TS-133 1-bay
Score: 40/100Rankings
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 TS-133-US is a compact, low-power single-bay NAS aimed at home users and photographers who value AI-driven photo organization and silent operation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 TB | 18 TBbest | |
1best | 1best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
— | 4best | |
0.256 GB | 2 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 18 W | 7.32 Wbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.102 kg | 0.97 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows XP and later, macOS up to 10.10, iOS, Android | QTS 5.2.6 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Marvell ARMADA 370 | Cortex-A55 |
System Memory (GB) | 0.256 GB | 2 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 18 W | 7.32 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.102 kg | 0.97 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | External |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | CIFS/SMB, HTTP, HTTPS, AFP, FTP, NTP, BitTorrent | IPv4, IPv6, Jumbo Frame, Wake-on-LAN |
USB Ports | 1 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(2) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 6 TB | 18 TB |
Supported Drive Types | HDD | SATA HDD, SATA SSD |
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price, straightforward setup and reliable DLNA/iTunes streaming, but note the lack of RAID, limited storage ceiling and outdated macOS compatibility as trade-offs.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 TS-133-US as a smart entry-level NAS that excels in AI-driven photo management and energy efficiency, but note its lack of expandability and limited networking.
Everyday users love the simplicity, low power draw, and AI photo tagging, while complaining about the single-bay design and fixed RAM.
