D-Link DNS-327L
Score: 53/100
Buffalo LinkStation LS210
Score: 39/100Rankings
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.
The Buffalo LinkStation 210 is a compact, single-bay NAS that offers 6 TB of pre-installed storage and basic media streaming for home users. Its simplicity and low noise are offset by outdated hardware, lack of RAID, and limited connectivity, making it suitable for light backup tasks but not for power users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
12 TBbest | 6 TB | |
2best | 1 | |
1 Gbpsbest | 1 Gbpsbest | |
0.256 GBbest | 0.256 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 15.7 Wbest | 24 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, macOS 10.10 |
Performance(2) | ||
CPU Model | Marvell Kirkwood 88F6702A | ARM |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 15.7 W | 24 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" | SATA 3 Gbps |
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 noted that the LinkStation 210 was a solid, easy-to-use entry-level NAS at the time of release, thanks to its straightforward software and reliable basic performance. However, they criticized its underpowered hardware, lack of expandability, and absence of modern interfaces.
Everyday users appreciate the device's simplicity, quiet operation, and ability to stream media via DLNA, often rating it highly for basic backup and file-sharing needs. Recurring complaints focus on hardware aging, incompatibility with newer macOS versions, occasional slowness of the WebAccess service, and the absence of RAID or USB 3.0.
“"For the price, you cannot beat this ShareCenter."”
“"Liked the web interface, remote access wizard, and"”
“"The fan can be "sometimes noisy""”
