Buffalo LinkStation 210 4TB
Score: 56/100
Buffalo LinkStation 710 4TB
Score: 63/100Rankings
The Buffalo LinkStation 710 is a 1-bay, 4 TB NAS that brings 2.5 GbE networking, an Intel Hexa-core CPU and USB 3.2 ports to the entry-level market. It's great for basic home backup and media streaming but lacks encryption, RAID and advanced connectivity features.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 TBbest | 4 TB | |
1best | 1best | |
1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
— | 6best | |
0.256 GB | 2 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 24 Wbest | 46 W |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.1 kgbest | 1.361 kg |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows XP‑11, macOS up to 10.10, iOS, Android | Windows 11/10/8.1, Server 2019/2016/2012 R2, macOS 10.12+ |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | Marvell ARMADA 370 | Intel Hexa-core |
System Memory (GB) | 0.256 GB | 2 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 24 W | 46 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.1 kg | 1.361 kg |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | TCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, HTTP, HTTPS, AFP, FTP, NTP, BitTorrent | TCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, NFS |
USB Ports | 1 | 3 |
Storage & Capacity(2) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 6 TB | 4 TB |
RAID Support | None | JBOD |
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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.
“Practically sets itself up - very fast transfer speeds”
“Replaced my old Lenovo NAS - much better and easier to use”
“Could not be mapped as a shared drive from Windows 10”
Reviewers praise its fast 2.5 GbE, user-friendly setup and quiet operation, while noting the absence of encryption, RAID and mobile app as drawbacks for power users.
Users like the plug-and-play experience, quick Time Machine backups and low noise, but miss SSH, a mobile app and any form of data redundancy.
