Buffalo LinkStation 720
Score: 74/100
Asustor Flashstor 6 FS6706T
Score: 83/100Rankings
The ASUSTOR Flashstor FS6706T is a compact 6-bay all-SSD NAS delivering blazing 2.5 GbE performance and 4K transcoding. Its limitations include a modest 4 GB RAM base and the inability to use HDDs, which may restrict capacity flexibility. Best suited for content creators and small-to-medium businesses that prioritize speed over massive raw capacity.
The Buffalo LinkStation 720 LS720D1602 is a 2-bay desktop NAS pre-loaded with 16 TB of storage and 2.5 GbE networking, targeting home-office and small-household users. Its constraints include only two drive bays and passive cooling, which may limit scalability and thermal performance. Best suited for users who want an out-of-the-box high-capacity solution with built-in cloud sync.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16 TBbest | — | |
2 | 6best | |
6best | 4 | |
1.3 GHz | 2 GHzbest | |
2 GB | 4 GBbest | |
— | 590 MB/sbest | |
— | 583 MB/sbest | |
3 | 4best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Drive Bays | 2 | 6 |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Cores | 6 | 4 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 1.3 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 4 |
Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 33 W | 18.2 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.676 kg | 1.35 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 9.1×12.7×20.6 cm cm | 30.7×4.8×19.3 cm cm |
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Professional reviewers highlight the LS720D1602 as a plug-and-play NAS that is reliable, easy to set up, and well-suited for home or small-office environments thanks to its 2.5 GbE port and built-in cloud integration, while noting the lack of active cooling and limited bay count.
Everyday users praise the convenience of a ready-to-use 16 TB solution, DLDL streaming, and seamless cloud sync, but note the limited expansion options and passive cooling as drawbacks.
Professional reviewers commend the FS6706T for its blistering all-flash performance that pushes the limits of 2.5 GbE, its silent operation, and robust 4K transcoding for Plex streaming, while noting the base 4 GB RAM and lack of HDD support as trade-offs.
Home users and small-business owners praise the fast SSD speeds, quiet operation and low energy use, but note occasional concerns about limited memory and the inability to add traditional hard drives.
