Buffalo LinkStation 210 4TB
Score: 56/100Buffalo LinkStation LS210
Score: 39/100Rankings
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.
The Buffalo LinkStation 210 is a compact, single-bay NAS that offers 6 TB of pre-installed storage and basic media streaming for home users. Its simplicity and low noise are offset by outdated hardware, lack of RAID, and limited connectivity, making it suitable for light backup tasks but not for power users.
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| ↓ lower better | 1.1 kgbest | 1.102 kg |
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OS Compatibility | Windows XP‑11, macOS up to 10.10, iOS, Android | Windows, macOS 10.10 |
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CPU Model | Marvell ARMADA 370 | ARM |
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Weight (kg) | 1.1 kg | 1.102 kg |
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Supported Network Protocols | TCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, HTTP, HTTPS, AFP, FTP, NTP, BitTorrent | TCP/IP, UPnP, DLNA, FTP, HTTPS, HTTP, AFP, CIFS/SMB |
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Supported Drive Types | HDD | SATA 3 Gbps |
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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”
Professional reviewers noted that the LinkStation 210 was a solid, easy-to-use entry-level NAS at the time of release, thanks to its straightforward software and reliable basic performance. However, they criticized its underpowered hardware, lack of expandability, and absence of modern interfaces.
Everyday users appreciate the device's simplicity, quiet operation, and ability to stream media via DLNA, often rating it highly for basic backup and file-sharing needs. Recurring complaints focus on hardware aging, incompatibility with newer macOS versions, occasional slowness of the WebAccess service, and the absence of RAID or USB 3.0.
