SSK SSM-F200 2TB HDD
Score: 42/100
Buffalo LS220D0402B
Score: 63/100Rankings
The LinkStation SoHo 220 (4 TB) is a compact, entry-level NAS with two pre-installed drives in RAID 1, targeting home offices that need straightforward backup and media streaming. It offers low power draw and ease of use but is limited by modest hardware and lack of modern applications.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
2 TB | 4 TBbest | |
1 | 2best | |
— | 1 Gbpsbest | |
— | 0.256 GBbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 48 Wbest |
1 years | 3 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.295 kgbest | 2.5 kg |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (kg) | 0.295 kg | 2.5 kg |
Power Supply Type | Li‑polymer battery | Internal AC adapter |
Warranty Period (years) | 1 years | 3 years |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Supported Network Protocols | Samba, DLNA, P2P | TCP/IP, CIFS/SMB, AFP, FTP, FTPS, HTTP, HTTPS, NTP, BitTorrent |
Storage & Capacity(4) | ||
Maximum Raw Capacity (TB) | 2 TB | 4 TB |
Drive Bays | 1 | 2 |
RAID Support | None | RAID 0, RAID 1, JBOD |
Supported Drive Types | HDD | HDD (SATA) |
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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 praise the LinkStation SoHo 220 for its dead-simple setup, reliable hardware RAID, and low power draw, while noting its lack of advanced features and outdated management interface.
Everyday users appreciate the out-of-the-box readiness, quiet operation, and solid support for basic backup and DLNA streaming, but complain about slow USB 2.0, limited app ecosystem and macOS Time Machine issues.
