D-Link DNS-327L
Score: 53/100
Buffalo LinkStation LS720
Score: 59/100Rankings
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.
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 TB | 16 TBbest | |
2best | 2best | |
1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbpsbest | |
— | 6best | |
0.256 GB | 2 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 15.7 Wbest | 48 W |
3 yearsbest | 2 years | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.64 kgbest | 2.31 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(3) | ||
System Memory (GB) | 0.256 GB | 2 GB |
Ethernet Speed (Gbps) | 1 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Power Consumption (Active) (W) | 15.7 W | 48 W |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.64 kg | 2.31 kg |
Warranty Period (years) | 3 years | 2 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Ports | 1 | 3 |
Storage & Capacity(3) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 12 TB | 16 TB |
RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD, Standard | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | SATA II 3.5" | SATA III 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.
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.
“"For the price, you cannot beat this ShareCenter."”
“"Liked the web interface, remote access wizard, and"”
“"The fan can be "sometimes noisy""”
