Buffalo LinkStation LS720
Score: 59/100
Buffalo TS3430DN3204
Score: 75/100Rankings
The TeraStation 3430DN is a 4-bay desktop NAS aimed at SMBs, offering 32 TB of storage, strong security features, and dual Ethernet ports. It provides reliable 24/7 operation but is limited by modest RAM and lack of SSD caching.
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 TB | 32 TBbest | |
2 | 4best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
6best | 4 | |
2 GBbest | 2 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 48 Wbest | — |
2 years | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.31 kgbest | 7.3 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Proprietary | Windows 10/11/Server 2016–2022, macOS 12+, Chrome OS |
Performance(1) | ||
CPU Cores | 6 | 4 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.31 kg | 7.30 kg |
Warranty Period (years) | 2 years | 3 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 16 TB | 32 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 4 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD | RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, RAID 10, JBOD |
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 commend the TeraStation 3430DN for its solid reliability, strong security posture and straightforward deployment, noting the 2.5 GbE port and closed-system architecture set it apart in the SMB segment.
Everyday users appreciate the plug-and-play experience, dependable uptime, and robust security features, especially the ransomware detection, while noting fan noise and limited RAM as drawbacks.
