Buffalo LinkStation LS710
Score: 61/100
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.
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 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, macOS | DSM |
Performance(5) | ||
CPU Model | Hexa-core 6-core CPU up to 1.3 GHz | 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) | 1.66 kg | 0.87 kg |
Power Supply Type | Internal AC adapter | 60W AC adapter |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | SMB, CIFS, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, NFS, TCP/IP | 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 | None | RAID 0,1,Basic,Hybrid RAID,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 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.
