Buffalo LinkStation 710 4TB
Score: 63/100
Buffalo LinkStation LS720
Score: 59/100Rankings
The Buffalo LinkStation 710 is a 1-bay, 4 TB NAS that brings 2.5 GbE networking, an Intel Hexa-core CPU and USB 3.2 ports to the entry-level market. It's great for basic home backup and media streaming but lacks encryption, RAID and advanced connectivity features.
The Buffalo LinkStation 720 is a 2-bay NAS that ships with drives pre-configured in RAID 1, offering simple plug-and-play storage with 2.5 GbE and basic backup features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 TB | 16 TBbest | |
1 | 2best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
6best | 6best | |
2 GBbest | 2 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 46 Wbest | 48 W |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.361 kgbest | 2.31 kg |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Windows 11/10/8.1, Server 2019/2016/2012 R2, macOS 10.12+ | Proprietary |
Performance(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 46 W | 48 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.361 kg | 2.31 kg |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 4 TB | 16 TB |
Drive Bays | 1 | 2 |
RAID Support | JBOD | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | HDD | SATA III 3.5" HDD |
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Reviewers praise its fast 2.5 GbE, user-friendly setup and quiet operation, while noting the absence of encryption, RAID and mobile app as drawbacks for power users.
Users like the plug-and-play experience, quick Time Machine backups and low noise, but miss SSH, a mobile app and any form of data redundancy.
“"Preinstalled drives with RAID 1 redundancy out of the box"”
“"The fan can be "sometimes noisy""”
“"Getting the NAS operational in under 15 minutes"”
Reviewers commend its plug-and-play simplicity and solid transfer speeds, but note the lack of an app ecosystem and limited advanced features.
Users love the quick setup and RAID-1 reliability, while some complain about fan noise and limited extensibility.
