Buffalo LS220D1202B
Score: 65/100
Synology BeeStation 4TB
Score: 48/100Rankings
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 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 | | |
|---|---|---|
12 TBbest | 4 TB | |
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 | 2.63 kg | 0.82 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
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) | 2.63 kg | 0.82 kg |
Power Supply Type | Internal AC adapter | 36W AC adapter |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 1 | 2 |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 12 TB | 4 TB |
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 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 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.
