Buffalo LS220D0402B
Score: 63/100
Synology BeeStation 4TB
Score: 48/100Rankings
The LinkStation SoHo 220 (4 TB) is a compact, entry-level NAS with two pre-installed drives in RAID 1, targeting home offices that need straightforward backup and media streaming. It offers low power draw and ease of use but is limited by modest hardware and lack of modern applications.
The BeeStation BST150-4T is a plug-and-play personal cloud NAS with built-in 4 TB storage and on-device AI for photo organization. It excels in simplicity and privacy but offers no RAID, media server functions, or expandability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
4 TBbest | 4 TBbest | |
2best | 1 | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
— | 4best | |
0.256 GB | 1 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 48 W | 7.85 Wbest |
3 yearsbest | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.5 kg | 0.82 kgbest |
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|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
CPU Model | Marvell ARMADA 370 | Realtek RTD1619B |
System Memory (GB) | 0.256 GB | 1 GB |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 48 W | 7.85 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.5 kg | 0.82 kg |
Power Supply Type | Internal AC adapter | 36W AC adapter |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 1 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Drive Bays | 2 | 1 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD | None |
Supported Drive Types | HDD (SATA) | 3.5" HDD |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the LinkStation SoHo 220 for its dead-simple setup, reliable hardware RAID, and low power draw, while noting its lack of advanced features and outdated management interface.
Everyday users appreciate the out-of-the-box readiness, quiet operation, and solid support for basic backup and DLNA streaming, but complain about slow USB 2.0, limited app ecosystem and macOS Time Machine issues.
“Works right out of the box”
“Great for Mac backups”
“Bought this to back up multiple Macs... steer clear.”
Professional reviewers praise the BeeStation for its ultra-simple QR-code setup, AI-driven photo organization, and solid SMB file sharing performance, but criticize the lack of media server functions, iSCSI, and extensibility.
Everyday users love the quick setup, AI photo tagging, and subscription-free private cloud, while common complaints focus on the absence of media streaming, audible HDD noise, and the fixed 4 TB limit.
