Buffalo LinkStation 720

The LinkStation 720 is a two-bay network attached storage (NAS) device notable for its 2.5Gbps Ethernet support, and the fact that it ships with drives in the chassis. Buffalo's lack of add-on apps could be a deal breaker, though.

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Product details

  • HASSLE-FREE INSTALLATION – Hard drive included, and no computer needed for setup. Simply connect the NAS to your router for instant shared network storage for all your devices at the same time. Product is compatible with PC, MacOS, Android, and iOS.
  • 2X AS FAST TRANSFER SPEEDS - 2.5GbE gives you twice as fast transfer speeds as 1GbE without needing special cabling.
  • SUBSCRIPTION-FREE PERSONAL CLOUD – Store and back up videos, music, and photos and access them from anywhere without paying any monthly storage charges.
  • PURPOSE-BUILT STORAGE WITH DATA SECURITY FOCUS – Storage designed to keep your data safe, the NAS features a closed system to reduce vulnerabilities from 3rd party apps and SSL encryption for secure file transfers.
  • CLOUD INTEGRATION - Sync with Dropbox, Azure and OneDrive to create a hybrid cloud for extra data security, cost savings, and flexible scalability.
  • SECURELY SHARE FILES WITH FAMILY & FRIENDS – Create individual access of folders to ensure your data remains private while securely share storage space or files with others.
  • 4 TB Total capacity – 2 Drive Bays ships with RAID 1 (Automatic Backup) = 2 TB usable capacity. Set to RAID 0 to use the full 4 TB.

PROS

+ Multi-gigabit Ethernet port
+ Drives included, in 4TB, 8TB, or 16TB configurations
+ Easy to install
+ Solid performance

CONS

- No app library
- No HDMI port

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on June 14, 2022
The LinkStation 720 is a two-bay network attached storage (NAS) device notable for its 2.5Gbps Ethernet support, and the fact that it ships with drives in the chassis. Buffalo's lack of add-on apps could be a deal breaker, though.
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