Buffalo LinkStation 210
Score: 61/100
SSK Portable SSD
Score: 78/100Rankings
The SSK 2TB Portable External SSD combines a high-performance NVMe SSD with a Wi-Fi hotspot, power-bank and rugged aluminum housing, delivering up to 1050 MB/s wired speeds. Its short hotspot battery life and modest wireless throughput limit it as a primary wireless backup solution. Ideal for mobile creatives who need fast local transfers and occasional on-the-go cloud access.
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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0.8 GHzbest | — | |
0.256 GBbest | — | |
— | 1,050 MB/sbest | |
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Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 4 TB | 2 TB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 1 | 2 |
Security(1) | ||
Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, file sharing | Samba, DLNA |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.1 kg | kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 22.0×8.4×24.0 cm cm | 2.11×9.09×13.21 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”
“Battery drains in ~2 hours on hotspot, forcing plugged-in use”
Professional reviewers highlight the SSK F200 as a highly versatile portable SSD that adds Wi-Fi hotspot and NAS capabilities to a fast NVMe drive. They commend its wired throughput, dual USB interfaces, and plug-and-play simplicity, noting it excels for creatives and mobile professionals who need rapid local transfers and on-the-go cloud access. However, they caution that the short 2-hour hotspot battery and modest wireless speeds make it less suitable as a primary wireless backup solution.
Everyday users value the ease of connecting via the auto-SSID, the convenience of charging phones, and the ability to share large files wirelessly after a single USB copy. The dominant complaints revolve around the limited hotspot battery life and the extra steps required to configure Wi-Fi through an app, with several users wishing for longer wireless operation and smoother internet pass-through.
