Buffalo LinkStation LS720
Score: 59/100
Buffalo LinkStation LS710
Score: 61/100Rankings
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.
The Buffalo LinkStation 720 is a 2-bay NAS that ships with drives pre-configured in RAID 1, offering simple plug-and-play storage with 2.5 GbE and basic backup features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
16 TBbest | 2 TB | |
2best | 1 | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
6best | 6best | |
2 GBbest | 2 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 48 W | 46 Wbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.31 kg | 1.66 kgbest |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Proprietary | Windows, macOS |
Performance(1) | ||
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 48 W | 46 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.31 kg | 1.66 kg |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 16 TB | 2 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 1 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD | None |
Supported Drive Types | SATA III 3.5" HDD | 3.5" SATA III |
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Reviewers commend its plug-and-play simplicity and solid transfer speeds, but note the lack of an app ecosystem and limited advanced features.
Users love the quick setup and RAID-1 reliability, while some complain about fan noise and limited extensibility.
“"Preinstalled drives with RAID 1 redundancy out of the box"”
“"The fan can be "sometimes noisy""”
“"Getting the NAS operational in under 15 minutes"”
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.
