Buffalo LinkStation LS710
Score: 61/100
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.
A compact, single-bay NAS with a built-in 2 TB drive and 2.5 GbE networking, ideal for home users seeking simple backup and media streaming, but limited by lack of encryption, expandability and advanced features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 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 | 1.66 kg | 1.55 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(2) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
OS Compatibility | Windows, macOS | QuTS hero, QTS |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | Hexa-core 6-core CPU up to 1.3 GHz | 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(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 1.66 kg | 1.55 kg |
Power Supply Type | Internal AC adapter | External AC adapter |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | SMB, CIFS, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, NFS, TCP/IP | CIFS/SMB, AFP, NFS v2/3/4, FTP, SFTP, TFTP, FTPS |
USB Ports | 3 | 4 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 2 TB | 5000 TB |
Drive Bays | 1 | 2 |
RAID Support | None | RAID 0, 1, JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA III | 3.5" SATA HDD, 2.5" SATA SSD |
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Professional reviewers view the LinkStation 710 as a no-frills, reliable workhorse that excels at simple backup and media streaming tasks. They commend its 2.5 GbE port and seamless Time Machine support, but criticize the lack of a mobile app, limited expandability, and the closed, non-customizable OS, making it unsuitable for power users.
Everyday users appreciate the quick setup, fast backup speeds, and the peace of mind from the included drive warranty. Common complaints focus on the missing mobile app, inability to SSH, limited storage capacity, and lack of encryption, with many wishing for better documentation and expandability.
“Set up in under 15 minutes - just plug in and go.”
“Backups are much faster than my old Buffalo NAS.”
“Perfect for Time Machine - finally works reliably with macOS.”
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.
