Buffalo LinkStation LS720
Score: 59/100
Synology DS423
Score: 69/100Rankings
The DS423 is a compact, entry-level 4-bay NAS that delivers Synology's DSM experience with low power draw and quiet operation, aimed at home users and small offices needing simple file sharing and backup.
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 | 72 TBbest | |
2 | 4best | |
2.5 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbps | |
6best | 4 | |
2 GBbest | 2 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 48 W | 32.41 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 20.6 dBbest |
2 yearsbest | 2 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Proprietary | DSM |
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Cores | 6 | 4 |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 2.5 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 48 W | 32.41 W |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.31 kg | 2.21 kg |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 3 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 16 TB | 72 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 4 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD | 0,1,5,6,10,Basic,Hybrid RAID,JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | SATA III 3.5" HDD | 3.5" SATA HDD,2.5" SATA SSD |
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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 position the DS423 as a dependable, cost-effective entry-level NAS that delivers Synology's renowned DSM experience, while noting its limited CPU power and lack of expandability compared to higher-end models.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward setup, quiet operation and dependable performance for everyday backup and media streaming, but are disappointed by the fixed RAM and modest processor.
