Buffalo LinkStation 210 4TB
Score: 56/100
QNAP TS-133 1-bay
Score: 40/100Rankings
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 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 | 24 W | 7.32 Wbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.1 kg | 0.97 kgbest |
Click an attribute name to sort · Green = best, red = worst (relative to this comparison)
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows XP‑11, 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) | 24 W | 7.32 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.1 kg | 0.97 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | External |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | TCP/IP, 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).
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 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.
