Buffalo LinkStation 210 2TB
Score: 57/100
SSK SSM-F200 2TB HDD
Score: 42/100Rankings
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 SSK 2 TB Portable NAS is a battery-powered, Wi-Fi enabled storage device aimed at travelers and on-the-go users. It offers a built-in hotspot, multi-device streaming and easy app-based backups, but isn't suited for continuous home deployment.
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6 TBbest | 2 TB | |
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1 Gbpsbest | — | |
0.256 GBbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 18 Wbest | — |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.102 kg | 0.295 kgbest |
1best | 1best |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows XP and later, macOS up to 10.10, iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux |
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Weight (kg) | 1.102 kg | 0.295 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | Li‑polymer battery |
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | CIFS/SMB, HTTP, HTTPS, AFP, FTP, NTP, BitTorrent | Samba, DLNA, P2P |
Storage & Capacity(1) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 6 TB | 2 TB |
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price, straightforward setup and reliable DLNA/iTunes streaming, but note the lack of RAID, limited storage ceiling and outdated macOS compatibility as trade-offs.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 find it handy for travel and offline cloud-like use, praising its compact design and streaming, while warning about privacy-related app permissions and limited battery life.
Users love the portability and hotspot feature for trips, but many report iOS backup failures and concerns over the app's permissions and short battery runtime.
