Buffalo LinkStation 710 4TB
Score: 63/100
Synology DS223j 2-bay
Score: 70/100Rankings
The DS223j is a compact, diskless two-bay NAS that delivers the full DSM experience, RAID 1 redundancy and low power draw. It's ideal for basic file storage and backup, though its single-gigabit port and limited RAM keep it from handling demanding media tasks.
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 TBbest | — | |
1 | 2best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbps | |
6best | 4 | |
2 GBbest | 1 GB | |
| ↓ lower better | 46 W | 16.31 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 18.2 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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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+ | DSM |
Performance(5) | ||
CPU Model | Intel Hexa-core | Realtek RTD1619B |
CPU Cores | 6 | 4 |
System Memory (GB) | 2 GB | 1 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 46 W | 16.31 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.361 kg | 0.87 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | 60W AC adapter |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | TCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, NFS | SMB,NFS,AFP,FTP,WebDAV,iSCSI,CIFS,HTTP/HTTPS,SNMP,LDAP,CalDAV,Kerberos |
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Drive Bays | 1 | 2 |
RAID Support | JBOD | RAID 0,1,Basic,Hybrid RAID,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.
“airplane noise”
“Easy setup and migration”
Professional reviewers view the DS223j as a solid successor to the DS220j, highlighting the faster Realtek quad-core CPU and polished DSM experience, but note the lack of tool-less drive bays and limited media-streaming capability.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward setup, reliable file access, and the ability to replace cloud storage costs with a one-time purchase, while recurring complaints focus on the noisy fan during spin-down, limited RAM, and difficulties with H.265 video playback.
