Buffalo LinkStation 710 4TB
Score: 63/100
QNAP TS-264 2-bay
Score: 80/100Rankings
The QNAP TS-264-8G-US is a compact 2-bay desktop NAS featuring an Intel Celeron quad-core CPU, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1, and PCIe expandability, delivering strong performance for home and small-office environments.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 TB | 5,000 TBbest | |
1 | 2best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
6best | 4 | |
2 GB | 8 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 46 W | 29.086 Wbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1.361 kgbest | 1.55 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(2) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
OS Compatibility | Windows 11/10/8.1, Server 2019/2016/2012 R2, macOS 10.12+ | QuTS hero, QTS |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Hexa-core | Intel Celeron N5095 |
CPU Cores | 6 | 4 |
System Memory (GB) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 46 W | 29.086 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.361 kg | 1.55 kg |
Connectivity(3) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | TCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, NFS | CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS v2/3/4, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, FTPS |
Link Aggregation Support | false | true |
USB Ports | 3 | 4 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 4 TB | 5000 TB |
Drive Bays | 1 | 2 |
RAID Support | JBOD | RAID 0, 1, JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | HDD | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD |
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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.
Professional reviewers from SmallNetBuilder, TechRadar and AnandTech praised the TS-264-8G for its exceptional feature set, noting the combination of a modern Celeron processor, dual 2.5 GbE, HDMI 2.1 and PCIe expandability that is usually reserved for higher-end models.
Everyday users appreciate the fast I/O performance, 4K HDMI playback and the flexibility of adding PCIe cards, but they frequently mention the fan noise, the need for an M.2 heatsink and the lack of built-in 10 GbE as drawbacks.
