Buffalo LS220D1202B
Score: 65/100
Buffalo LinkStation LS710
Score: 61/100Rankings
The LinkStation SoHo 220 is a compact 2-bay desktop NAS with pre-installed 12 TB of storage and RAID 1 protection, aimed at home and small-office users seeking simple, reliable backup and media streaming. Its low power draw and ease of use are offset by modest performance and limited expandability.
A compact, single-bay NAS with a built-in 2 TB drive and 2.5 GbE networking, ideal for home users seeking simple backup and media streaming, but limited by lack of encryption, expandability and advanced features.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 TBbest | 2 TB | |
2best | 1 | |
1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
— | 6best | |
0.256 GB | 2 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 48 W | 46 Wbest |
3 yearsbest | 2 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.63 kg | 1.66 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(4) | ||
CPU Model | Marvell ARMADA 370 | Hexa-core 6-core CPU up to 1.3 GHz |
System Memory (GB) | 0.256 GB | 2 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 48 W | 46 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.63 kg | 1.66 kg |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Connectivity(2) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | TCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP, FTPS | SMB, CIFS, FTP, FTPS, SFTP, NFS, TCP/IP |
USB Ports | 1 | 3 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 12 TB | 2 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 1 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD | None |
Supported Drive Types | HDD (SATA) | 3.5" SATA III |
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Professional reviewers describe the LinkStation SoHo 220 as a bare-bones, entry-level NAS that excels in simplicity and reliability but falls short on performance and modern features.
Everyday users appreciate the quick setup, built-in RAID 1 redundancy, and quiet, compact design, while complaining about the slow USB 2.0 port and lack of modern apps.
“Set it up in 10 minutes”
“Peace of mind with RAID 1”
“USB 2.0 is painfully slow”
Professional reviewers view the LinkStation 710 as a no-frills, reliable workhorse that excels at simple backup and media streaming tasks. They commend its 2.5 GbE port and seamless Time Machine support, but criticize the lack of a mobile app, limited expandability, and the closed, non-customizable OS, making it unsuitable for power users.
Everyday users appreciate the quick setup, fast backup speeds, and the peace of mind from the included drive warranty. Common complaints focus on the missing mobile app, inability to SSH, limited storage capacity, and lack of encryption, with many wishing for better documentation and expandability.
