Buffalo LS220D0802B
Score: 52/100
Terramaster F4 SSD
Score: 57/100Rankings
A compact 4-bay all-SSD NAS with an Intel N95 CPU, 5 GbE, and strong media capabilities, ideal for home media enthusiasts.
The LinkStation SoHo 220 is an entry-level 2-bay NAS offering 8 TB of pre-installed storage with basic RAID options. It excels in simplicity and low power draw but falls short on performance, security, and modern connectivity features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
8 TB | 32 TBbest | |
2 | 4best | |
1 Gbps | 5 Gbpsbest | |
— | 4best | |
0.256 GB | 8 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 48 W | 32 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 19 dBbest |
3 yearsbest | 2 years |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(2) | ||
Hardware Encryption | false | true |
OS Compatibility | Windows 11/10/8.1/8/7/Vista/Server 2003–2012 R2, macOS up to 10.12 (Sierra) and later | TOS 6 |
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | ARMADA 370 (Dual‑Issue ARM) | Intel N95 |
System Memory (GB) | 0.256 GB | 8 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 48 W | 32 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.72 kg | 0.6 kg |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Link Aggregation Support | false | true |
USB Ports | 1 | 3 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 8 TB | 32 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 4 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD | TRAID, TRAID+, RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, Single |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA II HDD | PCIe 3.0/4.0/5.0 NVMe M.2 2280 |
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Professional reviewers view the LS220D0802B as a budget-oriented, plug-and-play NAS that sacrifices performance and security for simplicity and cost.
Everyday users appreciate the straightforward setup and reliable operation, but complain about slow transfer speeds and the lack of encryption.
Professional reviewers praise the F4 SSD as a breakthrough in compact, high-performance NAS design, highlighting its small footprint, quiet dual-fan cooling, upgradable RAM, 5 GbE + HDMI 2.1 connectivity, and robust hardware transcoding. Criticisms focus on limited PCIe lanes, lack of ECC memory, and single 5 GbE port.
Everyday users appreciate the silent operation, tiny form factor, straightforward setup, and flexible TRAID storage, while noting concerns about potential bottlenecks and missing physical security features.
“Buffalo has not kept firmware up to date... Time Machine is not working.”
“Simple setup and intuitive interface for non-technical users.”
“Low power consumption (max 48 W) makes it energy-efficient.”
