Buffalo LinkStation 720
Score: 74/100
Qnap TS-264-8G-US
Score: 81/100Rankings
The QNAP TS-264-8G-US is a compact 2-bay tower NAS with a quad-core Intel Celeron and dual 2.5 GbE, offering strong performance and fast networking. Its limited bay count and modest power draw may restrict raw capacity and efficiency for larger deployments. Best suited for home and small-office users needing high-speed media streaming and SSD caching.
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 TB | 44 TBbest | |
2best | 2best | |
6best | 4 | |
1.3 GHz | 2 GHzbest | |
2 GB | 8 GBbest | |
3 | 4best | |
1 | 2best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Storage(1) | ||
Storage Capacity (TB) | 16 TB | 44 TB |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Cores | 6 | 4 |
CPU Clock Speed (GHz) | 1.3 GHz | 2.0 GHz |
Memory (RAM) (GB) | 2 GB | 8 GB |
Connectivity(2) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 4 |
Ethernet Ports | 1 | 2 |
Power(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 33 W | 29.086 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.676 kg | 1.55 kg |
Dimensions (H×W×D) (cm) | 9.1×12.7×20.6 cm cm | 27.94×22.86×33.02 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.
Editors stress that the TS-264-8G-US delivers superior performance for a compact 2-bay NAS, thanks to its Intel quad-core CPU, built-in GPU, dual 2.5 GbE ports and PCIe expandability.
