Buffalo LinkStation 210
Score: 61/100
Synology DS124
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Synology DS124 is a compact single-bay NAS that offers hardware encryption, low power consumption, and a broad protocol set for home or small-office use. Trade-offs include limited 1 GB RAM, basic RAID only, and a single gigabit Ethernet port. It suits users needing a small, secure storage hub without demanding performance.
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 | 108 TBbest | |
1best | 1best | |
— | 4best | |
0.8 GHz | 1.7 GHzbest | |
0.256 GB | 1 GBbest | |
1 | 2best | |
1best | 1best | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 4 TB | 108 TB |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | 800 MHz dual-issue ARM | Realtek RTD1619B |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 0.8 GHz | 1.7 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 0.256 GB | 1 GB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 1 | 2 |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 24 W | 10.69 W |
Security(1) | ||
Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, file sharing | SMB1 (CIFS), SMB2, SMB3, NFSv3, NFSv4, NFSv4.1, NFS Kerberized, iSCSI, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, SNMP, LDAP, CalDAV |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.1 kg | 1.248 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 22.0×8.4×24.0 cm cm | 16.6×22.4×7.1 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”
