SSK SSM-F200 2TB HDD
Score: 42/100
Buffalo LinkStation LS210
Score: 39/100Rankings
The SSK 2 TB Portable NAS is a battery-powered, Wi-Fi enabled storage device aimed at travelers and on-the-go users. It offers a built-in hotspot, multi-device streaming and easy app-based backups, but isn't suited for continuous home deployment.
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 Its simplicity and low noise are offset by outdated hardware, lack of RAID, and limited connectivity, making it suitable for light backup tasks but not for power users.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 | | |
|---|---|---|
2 TB | 6 TBbest | |
1best | 1best | |
— | 1 Gbpsbest | |
— | 0.256 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 24 Wbest |
1 years | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.295 kgbest | 1.102 kg |
1best | 1best |
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Security(1) | ||
OS Compatibility | iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS 10.10 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.295 kg | 1.102 kg |
Power Supply Type | Li‑polymer battery | External AC adapter |
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 2 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | Samba, DLNA, P2P | TCP/IP, UPnP, DLNA, FTP, HTTPS, HTTP, AFP, CIFS/SMB |
Storage & Capacity(2) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 2 TB | 6 TB |
Supported Drive Types | HDD | SATA 3 Gbps |
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Reviewers find it handy for travel and offline cloud-like use, praising its compact design and streaming, while warning about privacy-related app permissions and limited battery life.
Users love the portability and hotspot feature for trips, but many report iOS backup failures and concerns over the app's permissions and short battery runtime.
“Perfect for flights”
“Great for group trips”
“Useless with Mac/iPhone”
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.
