D-Link DNS-327L
Score: 53/100
Buffalo LinkStation 210 2TB
Score: 57/100Rankings
The Buffalo LinkStation 210 2 TB is a budget-friendly, single-bay NAS that offers basic file sharing, media streaming and remote access for home users. It provides gigabit Ethernet and low power draw but lacks RAID, USB 3.0 and modern OS support.
The D-Link DNS-327L is a budget-friendly 2-bay NAS offering RAID-1, remote access, DLNA streaming and basic backup features, suited for home users and small offices.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 TBbest | 6 TB | |
2best | 1 | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
0.256 GBbest | 0.256 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 15.7 Wbest | 18 W |
3 yearsbest | 2 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.64 kgbest | 1.102 kg |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | Proprietary | Windows XP and later, macOS up to 10.10, iOS, Android |
Performance(2) | ||
CPU Model | Marvell Kirkwood 88F6702A | Marvell ARMADA 370 |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 15.7 W | 18 W |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.64 kg | 1.102 kg |
Power Supply Type | External 36W | External AC adapter |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 12 TB | 6 TB |
Drive Bays | 2 | 1 |
RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, Standard | None |
Supported Drive Types | SATA II 3.5" | HDD |
Reviewers praised its low cost and feature set but warned about firmware stability and aging hardware.
Users like the cheap price and easy setup, yet many report hardware failures and occasional remote-access problems.
Professional reviewers praise its low price, straightforward setup and reliable DLNA/iTunes streaming, but note the lack of RAID, limited storage ceiling and outdated macOS compatibility as trade-offs.
Everyday users like the simple configuration and cross-platform compatibility, though some complain about network instability and the need to reformat the drive for newer macOS versions.
“"For the price, you cannot beat this ShareCenter."”
“"Liked the web interface, remote access wizard, and"”
“"The fan can be "sometimes noisy""”
