Buffalo LinkStation 210
Score: 61/100
Asustor Flashstor 6 FS6706T
Score: 83/100Rankings
The ASUSTOR Flashstor FS6706T is a compact 6-bay all-SSD NAS delivering blazing 2.5 GbE performance and 4K transcoding. Its limitations include a modest 4 GB RAM base and the inability to use HDDs, which may restrict capacity flexibility. Best suited for content creators and small-to-medium businesses that prioritize speed over massive raw capacity.
The Buffalo LinkStation 210 is an entry-level single-bay NAS offering a built-in 4 TB drive and subscription-free personal cloud. Its modest processor, USB 2.0 port and lack of RAID limit performance and scalability. Best suited for home users needing simple backup and remote access at a low cost.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 TBbest | — | |
1 | 6best | |
— | 4best | |
0.8 GHz | 2 GHzbest | |
0.256 GB | 4 GBbest | |
— | 590 MB/sbest | |
— | 583 MB/sbest | |
1 | 4best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(2) | ||
Drive Bays | 1 | 6 |
RAID Support | false | true |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | 800 MHz dual-issue ARM | Intel Celeron N5105 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 0.8 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 0.256 GB | 4 GB |
Connectivity(3) | ||
USB Ports | 1 | 4 |
Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 24 W | 18.2 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.1 kg | 1.35 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 22.0×8.4×24.0 cm cm | 30.7×4.8×19.3 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers rate the LinkStation 210 as a solid entry-level NAS, praising its subscription-free WebAccess remote cloud, built-in security, and value-focused inclusion of a 4 TB drive and two-year warranty. However, they note that the modest processor, USB 2.0 port, and lack of RAID limit performance and scalability, and that initial configuration-especially WebAccess on newer OS versions-can be cumbersome.
Home users generally like the simplicity, reliability, and zero-fee cloud access, highlighting the generous 4 TB storage and easy multi-device backups. Recurring complaints focus on slow transfer speeds, sparse documentation for mesh or Windows 11 environments, and frustrations with setting up remote WebAccess.
“great unit for price”
Professional reviewers commend the FS6706T for its blistering all-flash performance that pushes the limits of 2.5 GbE, its silent operation, and robust 4K transcoding for Plex streaming, while noting the base 4 GB RAM and lack of HDD support as trade-offs.
Home users and small-business owners praise the fast SSD speeds, quiet operation and low energy use, but note occasional concerns about limited memory and the inability to add traditional hard drives.
