Buffalo LS220D1202B
Score: 65/100
Buffalo LinkStation LS720
Score: 59/100Rankings
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.
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 | | |
|---|---|---|
12 TB | 16 TBbest | |
2best | 2best | |
1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
— | 6best | |
0.256 GB | 2 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 48 Wbest | 48 Wbest |
3 yearsbest | 2 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.63 kg | 2.31 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(2) | ||
System Memory (GB) | 0.256 GB | 2 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 2.63 kg | 2.31 kg |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 1 | 3 |
Storage & Capacity(2) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 12 TB | 16 TB |
Supported Drive Types | HDD (SATA) | SATA III 3.5" HDD |
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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”
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.
