Buffalo LinkStation LS210
Score: 39/100
Asustor AS6704T
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Asustor Lockerstor 4 Gen2 (AS6704T) is a high-performance 4-bay NAS aimed at power users and small businesses, offering up to 88 TB raw capacity, extensive RAID options, dual 2.5 GbE networking and four M.2 NVMe slots. It delivers fast file transfers and 4K media handling, though it lacks native 10 GbE and requires tools for drive installation.
The Buffalo LinkStation 210 is a compact, single-bay NAS that offers 6 TB of pre-installed storage and basic media streaming for home users. Its simplicity and low noise are offset by outdated hardware, lack of RAID, and limited connectivity, making it suitable for light backup tasks but not for power users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 TB | 88 TBbest | |
1 | 4best | |
1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
— | 4best | |
0.256 GB | 4 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 24 Wbest | 35 W |
| ↓ lower better | — | 17.6 dBbest |
2 years | 3 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | ARM | Intel Celeron N5105 |
System Memory (GB) | 0.256 GB | 4 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 24 W | 35 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.102 kg | 3.5 kg |
Power Supply Type | External AC adapter | 90 W AC adapter |
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 3 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 1 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 6 TB | 88 TB |
Drive Bays | 1 | 4 |
RAID Support | None | Single, JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10 |
Supported Drive Types | SATA 3 Gbps | 3.5"/2.5" SATA HDD/SSD |
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Professional reviewers noted that the LinkStation 210 was a solid, easy-to-use entry-level NAS at the time of release, thanks to its straightforward software and reliable basic performance. However, they criticized its underpowered hardware, lack of expandability, and absence of modern interfaces.
Everyday users appreciate the device's simplicity, quiet operation, and ability to stream media via DLNA, often rating it highly for basic backup and file-sharing needs. Recurring complaints focus on hardware aging, incompatibility with newer macOS versions, occasional slowness of the WebAccess service, and the absence of RAID or USB 3.0.
“Set it up in 15 minutes-works perfectly for family photo backups.”
“Great for streaming music and videos to my smart TV via DLNA.”
“Crashed after 3 years-lost all data with no warning.”
Professional reviewers rate the AS6704T extremely highly, with PCMag giving it a perfect 5.0/5.0 "Exemplary" score for its blazing speeds, robust hardware and extensive app library.
Everyday users love the AS6704T's raw performance, flexible M.2 and 2.5 GbE options, and the breadth of apps that let them run Plex, Docker and VMs with ease.
