Buffalo LinkStation 210
Score: 61/100
Qnap TS-133-US 2GB
Score: 66/100Rankings
The QNAP TS-133-US is a compact 1-bay desktop NAS with a quad-core ARM processor and 2 GB RAM, aimed at entry-level home and small-office users. Its limited RAM, lack of RAID and only 1 GbE networking restrict scalability and performance for demanding tasks. Best suited for beginners needing simple backups and basic media streaming.
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.
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4 TBbest | — | |
1best | 1best | |
— | 4best | |
0.8 GHz | 1.8 GHzbest | |
0.256 GB | 2 GBbest | |
1 | 2best | |
1best | 1best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest |
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Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | 800 MHz dual-issue ARM | ARM Cortex-A55 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 0.8 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 0.256 GB | 2 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 1 | 2 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 22.0×8.4×24.0 cm cm | 15.75×18.80×15.75 cm cm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
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 TS-133 as the best-value 1-bay NAS, highlighting its powerful ARM quad-core CPU, generous 2 GB RAM for a budget unit, extensive app support and fast USB 3.0 connectivity.
Everyday users love the straightforward entry into the QNAP ecosystem, the quiet operation and the solid single-drive performance for backups and media streaming. Recurring frustrations revolve around a confusing initial setup, limited RAM/CPU when running multiple services, the single-bay design's lack of redundancy, and the perceived slowness of the 1 GbE network.
