Buffalo LinkStation 210 2TB
Score: 57/100Synology DS124 1-bay
Score: 62/100Rankings
The DS124 is a compact single-bay NAS that runs DSM, offers Btrfs support and low power consumption, targeting home users and small offices needing reliable file storage. Its simplicity comes at the cost of limited RAM, no RAID and no media transcoding capabilities.
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 | | Synology DS124 1-bay |
|---|---|---|
6 TBbest | — | |
1best | 1best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
— | 4best | |
0.256 GB | 1 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 18 W | 10.69 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 19 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | Synology DS124 1-bay |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows XP and later, macOS up to 10.10, iOS, Android | DSM |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Marvell ARMADA 370 | Realtek RTD1619B |
System Memory (GB) | 0.256 GB | 1 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 18 W | 10.69 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.102 kg | 1.247 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | 36W AC adapter |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | CIFS/SMB, HTTP, HTTPS, AFP, FTP, NTP, BitTorrent | SMB,AFP,NFS,FTP,WebDAV,iSCSI,HTTP,HTTPS,LDAP,CalDAV,SNMP |
USB Ports | 1 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(2) | ||
RAID Support | None | Basic |
Supported Drive Types | HDD | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD/HDD |
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price, straightforward setup and reliable DLNA/iTunes streaming, but note the lack of RAID, limited storage ceiling and outdated macOS compatibility as trade-offs.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.
Professional reviewers consider the DS124 a solid upgrade over the DS223, highlighting its faster Realtek ARM processor, Btrfs snapshots and ultra-quiet design, while noting the lack of transcoding and internal expandability.
Everyday users praise the plug-and-play setup, quiet operation and dependable backup tools, but criticize the limited 1 GB RAM, single-bay design and inability to handle media transcoding.
“Easy to configure”
“Works great with Windows, Linux, and Mac”
“Great for media streaming”
