Buffalo LS220D0802B
Score: 52/100Terramaster U4-500
Score: 46/100Rankings
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.
A 1U 4-bay rackmount NAS with an Intel i3 CPU, dual 10 GbE, and up to 96 TB raw capacity, aimed at SMBs needing fast backup and media streaming.
| Attribute | | Terramaster U4-500 |
|---|---|---|
8 TB | 96 TBbest | |
2 | 4best | |
1 Gbps | 10 Gbpsbest | |
— | 6best | |
0.256 GB | 8 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 48 Wbest | — |
| ↓ lower better | — | 34.5 dBbest |
3 yearsbest | 2 years |
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| Attribute | | Terramaster U4-500 |
|---|---|---|
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(3) | ||
CPU Model | ARMADA 370 (Dual‑Issue ARM) | Intel i3-1215U |
System Memory (GB) | 0.256 GB | 8 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.72 kg | 6.2 kg |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Link Aggregation Support | false | true |
USB Ports | 1 | 4 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 8 TB | 96 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 4 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10, JBOD, Single, TRAID, TRAID+ |
Supported Drive Types | 3.5" SATA II HDD | SATA III, NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 (caching) |
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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 consider the U4-500 a performance leader in the SMB NAS segment, lauding its dual 10 GbE ports, DDR5 memory, and TOS 6 feature set, while noting limitations such as lack of PCIe expansion and modest base RAM.
Everyday users highlight easy setup, fast backup and streaming, but complain about fan noise, a learning curve for RAID/caching, and occasional software glitches.
“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.”
