Buffalo LinkStation 210
Score: 61/100
Qnap TS-264-8G-US
Score: 81/100Rankings
The QNAP TS-264-8G-US is a compact 2-bay tower NAS with a quad-core Intel Celeron and dual 2.5 GbE, offering strong performance and fast networking. Its limited bay count and modest power draw may restrict raw capacity and efficiency for larger deployments. Best suited for home and small-office users needing high-speed media streaming and SSD caching.
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 TB | 44 TBbest | |
1 | 2best | |
— | 4best | |
0.8 GHz | 2 GHzbest | |
0.256 GB | 8 GBbest | |
1 | 4best | |
1 | 2best | |
1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbpsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(3) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 4 TB | 44 TB |
Drive Bays | 1 | 2 |
RAID Support | false | true |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | 800 MHz dual-issue ARM | Intel Celeron N5095 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 0.8 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 0.256 GB | 8 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 | 29.086 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.1 kg | 1.55 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 22.0×8.4×24.0 cm cm | 27.94×22.86×33.02 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”
Editors stress that the TS-264-8G-US delivers superior performance for a compact 2-bay NAS, thanks to its Intel quad-core CPU, built-in GPU, dual 2.5 GbE ports and PCIe expandability.
