Buffalo LinkStation 210 4TB
Score: 56/100
SSK SSM-F200 2TB HDD
Score: 42/100Rankings
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 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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0.256 GBbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 24 Wbest | — |
2 yearsbest | 1 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.1 kg | 0.295 kgbest |
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OS Compatibility | Windows XP‑11, macOS up to 10.10, iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux |
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Weight (kg) | 1.1 kg | 0.295 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | Li‑polymer battery |
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 1 years |
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Supported Network Protocols | TCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, HTTP, HTTPS, AFP, FTP, NTP, BitTorrent | Samba, DLNA, P2P |
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Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 6 TB | 2 TB |
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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 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.
